Many of the world’s best athletes never won or even touched  a title, even though they put up the best  personal performances. Charles Barkley was great in basketball but didn't win any championship. 
 
Soccer star Zlatan Ibrahimovic entertained soccer fans globally without a UEFA Champions League trophy. Many athletes also performed in their respective sports, they set records and influenced the fans but they are so unlucky to win prestigious championships. 

Whether they won the championship or not, the current generation of athletes will always be a champion to many because they teach everyone that there is more to life than a trophy.