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Who has the most Super Bowl MVPs? A deep dive into NFL history, records, and surprises
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Modified 12 September 2025 at 09:09 PM IST -3 min read
The Super Bowl MVPs award is awarded to the player who performs best in the biggest game of the NFL every year. This award is also much appreciated by fans as it demonstrates who contributed to winning the championship game. One quarterback, when we consider NFL history, has the highest number of MVP awards, and it is difficult to conquer this record.
Tom Brady claims the top spot with five MVPs
Tom Brady is the holder of the highest number of Super Bowl MVP awards, having won five in his phenomenal career in football. His first victory was Super Bowl XXXVI, where he led the New England Patriots to defeat the St. Louis Rams in an exciting match. That victory revealed that he was capable of starring at the right moment, and this began his incredible football career. In Super Bowl XXXVIII, however, he outsmarted the Carolina Panthers and won another MVP award.
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In addition, Brady continued to shine in Super Bowl XLIX, and his team defeated the Seattle Seahawks with amazing plays. During Super Bowl LI, he came back to a great extent, winning another MVP award for his leadership. Lastly, he was in Super Bowl LV with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, in which he defeated the Kansas City Chiefs easily. These five trophies cause Brady to be the best MVP winner in the history of the Super Bowl.
Other legends share the spotlight with multiple honors
Although Brady possesses the most, other quarterbacks have won three Super Bowl MVPs, and they are football legends as well. Joe Montana won Super Bowls XVI, XIX, and XXIV with the San Francisco 49ers and used his great passing abilities to win. Similarly, Patrick Mahomes has done the same with the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIV, LVII, and one other match, demonstrating his abilities. These quarterbacks demonstrate that they can take their teams to win in the largest games.
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Moreover, there are other players with two MVP awards, and it makes use of the history of the Super Bowl of great performances. Terry Bradshaw became the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Super Bowl champions in XIII and XIV and used powerful passes to score touchdowns. Eli Manning made it out of nowhere by winning two Super Bowls with the New York Giants, defeating the Patriots in Super Bowls XLII and XLVI. The tradition of MVP began with Bart Starr, who won the first two Super Bowls as a Green Bay Packer. Through these players, people will learn that ability and fortune can lead to big game wins.
Surprises and recent twists in MVP history
In addition to the quarterbacks, the Super Bowl MVP award has provided some shocking surprises, which keep fans on the edge of their seats. Defensive players such as Charles Haley and Von Miller have taken the prize, and it shows that impact is not limited to offense. For example, in Super Bowl V, Chuck Howley was the first defensive MVP-linebacker of the Dallas Cowboys. Such oddities make us remember that any stand can rob the show at the pandemonium of the last match.
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