Harry Kane and 7 Exceptional Players of World-Class Caliber Who Have Never Achieved Trophies in Football History.

In the world of football, the value of silverware cannot be overstated. It holds importance not only for newcomers making their debut but also for seasoned veterans deeply rooted in the sport.

For some players, their trophy cabinets are adorned with an impressive array of over 20 titles, won both with their club and national teams.

On the contrary, there exist illustrious players who, despite their brilliance, have never savored the taste of victory by clutching a trophy throughout their careers.

These football stars, despite their exceptional individual skills, have never managed to secure a trophy with their respective teams. Their inability to achieve this ultimate triumph, whether on the club or international level, is a noteworthy aspect of their careers.

Nonetheless, their extraordinary talents have undeniably captured the hearts of countless football enthusiasts around the world.

Presently, Harry Kane stands as one of the premier strikers in the world.

At the age of 30, he has embarked on a distinguished journey with both Tottenham Hotspur and the English national team.

Despite his prowess as a striker and a promising future with many more playing years ahead, Kane remains among the celebrated figures in football who have yet to clinch a championship.

He came close during the 2018/19 UEFA Champions League final, in which Spurs suffered a defeat against Liverpool.

What prevented Socrates from claiming a trophy throughout his career? Widely recognized as one of Brazil's most distinguished players, Socrates showcased his talents in 60 appearances spanning seven years, scoring 22 goals. He played a vital role in two World Cups, even shouldering the captain's responsibilities in 1982.

Despite his significant impact and achievements such as securing a couple of regional titles with Botafogo, Corinthians, and Flamengo in his homeland, Socrates found himself unable to lift a trophy during his illustrious career.

Di Natale remains a beloved figure among Udinese Calcio supporters, with his time at Le Zebrette etched into their fond memories.

The Italian striker excelled in his role for the Serie A outfit, amassing an impressive 191 goals in 385 appearances.

Despite claiming the Serie A top scorer title twice, these accolades never translated into victories for Udinese. His closest brush with triumph came as a member of the Italian national team, culminating in a runner-up finish at the 2012 Euros.

Signori's record boasts a single trophy, with the Intertoto Cup excluded due to its classification as a pre-season qualification tournament for the UEFA Cup, now known as the Europa League.

Despite accumulating a remarkable tally of 283 league goals throughout his career, scoring 12 times for his national team, and participating in six out of Italy's seven matches at the 1994 World Cup, the coveted taste of victory in the form of a trophy eluded him.

During the 2002-03 season, Di Biagio secured the second position in Serie A. He emerged as the Coppa Italia runner-up in 1999-00, made a runner-up appearance in the Suppercoppa in 2000, achieved European Championship runner-up status with Italy in 2000, and contributed to the semi-finals of both the Champions League and UEFA Cup.

Di Biagio earned 31 international caps for Italy and actively participated in over three hundred matches for Inter and Roma during periods of significant success for both clubs.

However, he traversed his career without securing a single trophy—an achievement that, in itself, stands as an impressive feat.

A skillful forward, Defoe excels by positioning himself effectively to challenge defenders.

His prowess has led him to become Tottenham's fifth-highest goal scorer of all time.

In addition to his time at Tottenham, he has played for West Ham, Bournemouth, Portsmouth, and Sunderland.

He also displayed his talents across the Atlantic, participating in 19 matches for Toronto in the MLS.

Despite earning 55 international caps for England, Defoe's career has been characterized by an absence of trophies, both at the club and national levels.

Schneider might be one of the unluckiest players in football history.

The German midfielder finished second in the Bundesliga twice, was a runner-up in the German Cup twice, and experienced second-place finishes in both the Champions League and the World Cup. Despite playing 81 times for Germany, Schneider remarkably never managed to win a trophy.

It's worth noting that the views of former Liverpool striker Michael Owen, who stated that becoming the all-time Premier League top goal scorer at Tottenham is a greater achievement than winning the league in a one-club-dominated country, have sparked controversy and confusion among fans.