Carabao Cup Winners List and List of 10 Notable players of Carabao Cup

A journey through the winners and 10 most notable players of Carabao Cup.

Carabao Cup is a tournament that takes place over the course of an entire football season in England, and it is a knockout competition, meaning that teams are eliminated from the tournament if they lose a match. It is a domestic competition, which means that it involves teams from within England, rather than international teams. The Carabao Cup involves teams from the top four tiers of English football, and it is organized by the English Football League (EFL). It is considered one of the major domestic trophies in English football, along with the Premier League, the FA Cup, and the Community Shield.

Which clubs have won the EFL Cup?

Throughout its history, numerous clubs have taken home the EFL Cup, formerly known as the League Cup. There are, however, a select few clubs who have excelled in the competition.

Clubs with most victories in the final.

The following teams have claimed the EFL Cup the most frequently:

• Nine (9) times for Liverpool (1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1995, 2001, 2003, 2012, 2022)
• Eight (8) times for Manchester City (1970, 1976, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021)
• Six (6) times for Manchester United (1992, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2017)
• Five (5) times for Aston Villa (1961, 1975, 1977, 1994, 1996)
• Five (5) times for Chelsea (1965, 1998, 2005, 2007, 2015)

Tottenham Hotspur, Nottingham Forest, Leicester City, and Birmingham City are a few of the other teams who have won the EFL Cup.After defeating Newcastle United in the 2022–23 EFL Cup final at Wembley Stadium in London, Manchester United is the current EFL Cup champion.

Who won the inaugural EFL Cup?

The EFL Cup's first champion was Aston Villa.In that year's two-legged championship, Villa defeated Rotherham United 3-2 overall.Peter McParland scored in extra-time of the second leg to get the cup.While the first leg was held at the Millmoor Ground, the title was decided at Villa Park.

Which of the well-known athletes participated in the EFL Cup?

Throughout the EFL Cup's history, numerous well-known athletes have participated. Here are some instances of famous athletes who participated in the contest:

1. Ryan Giggs : The Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs made 76 total appearances in the competition, more than any other player.


2. Sergio Aguero: An Argentine striker, Sergio Aguero, has been instrumental to Manchester City's recent success in the competition, scoring in both the 2018 and 2020 championship games.


3. Steven Gerrard: Three times during his career, Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard contributed to his team's victory in the competition.


4. Frank Lampard: The former Chelsea midfielder,Frank Lampard, who helped his team win the EFL Cup three times, also scored the game-winning goal in the 2005 championship game.


5. Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has won the competition four times in his career, including three straight times from 2009 to 2011.


6. Eric Cantona: The French forward Eric Cantona scored in the championship game against Nottingham Forest as a member of the 1992 champion Manchester United club.


7. Wayne Rooney:Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has won the competition four times in his career, including three straight times from 2009 to 2011.

These are just a few of the many well-known athletes who have participated in the EFL Cup throughout the years.

Some records in Carabao Cup

The team with Most tournament wins(9), Most final appearances (13) and Most consecutive tournament wins(4 wins from 1981–1984) is for Liverpool
Manchester City also share the record with Liverpool (as per 2023 records) for Most consecutive tournament wins from 2018–2021