Joan Laporta stands on the brink of becoming Barcelona’s most decorated president in the club’s 126 year history, with the newly re elected chief just 17 titles away from surpassing Josep Lluis Núñez’s longstanding record.
Laporta, who secured a landslide electoral victory over Victor Font earlier this year, is preparing for his official inauguration with a remarkable tally of 162 trophies already accumulated across two spells at the helm. According to club records compiled by Diario SPORT, that figure places him within striking distance of Núñez’s benchmark of 179 titles, amassed during the longest presidential tenure in Barcelona’s history.
The 61 year old has presided over 12 years of footballing activity across his two terms, with a fresh five year mandate now secured following his re election. His first stint between 2003 and 2010 yielded 70 trophies, while his second, which began in 2021, has already produced 92 pieces of silverware.
Handball has proven the most prolific section during Laporta’s leadership, contributing 49 titles, closely followed by roller hockey with 39. The men’s and women’s football teams have delivered near identical hauls of 23 and 22 trophies respectively, while basketball (15) and futsal (14) complete the spread across the club’s professional sections.
The contrasting nature of Laporta’s two eras could scarcely be more pronounced. His first presidency coincided with the emergence of perhaps the greatest side in football history, built initially around the brilliance of Ronaldinho and later perfected under Pep Guardiola’s visionary stewardship. That period redefined Barcelona’s identity and established the club as the sport’s pre eminent force.
His second term, however, has been characterised by reconstruction against a backdrop of severe financial constraint. The club have been compelled to rebuild while maintaining competitiveness at the highest level, a challenge that has tested Laporta’s stewardship to its limits.
The appointment of Hansi Flick has reinvigorated the men’s first team, with a fresh generation of La Masia graduates now taking centre stage. Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsí, Fermín López, Gavi and Marc Bernal have emerged alongside established figures such as Pedri, offering hope that another golden era may be on the horizon.
Yet it is the women’s team that has provided the bulk of Laporta’s recent success. Since 2021, the side has established itself as the pre eminent force in global women’s football, amassing four Champions League titles, six league crowns, five Copa de la Reina trophies and five Spanish Super Cups. Their dominance has been so complete that no European club can claim to have matched their sustained excellence in the women’s game.
With five more years at the helm, Laporta appears well positioned to surpass Núñez’s record and cement his place in Barcelona’s storied history. The countdown to 179 has already begun.
