In today’s world, many talented athletes appear. With their excellence, they make their mark both on and off the field, attracting a huge number of fans. So which sports athlete is the most famous name at the moment?

Recently, the Ranker site conducted a survey on this topic and received hundreds of thousands of votes. Below is a list of the 10 most famous athletes in the world published by this news site.

10. Patrick Lavon Mahomes (Football)

Travis Kelce – singer Taylor Swift’s boyfriend – has been mentioned a lot in the past half year. However, Mahomes is the only name from rugby on this list. Like Travis, Mahomes is playing for Kansas City, the team that just won the prestigious Super Bowl championship.

9. Giannis Antetokounmpo (Basketball)

Giannis is a professional basketball player playing for the Milwaukee Bucks team in the NBA. It didn’t take long for the 29-year-old to become a mainstay, continuously carrying Milwaukee in recent seasons. Giannis conquers fans with his remarkable talent. This player is the first person in NBA history to finish the season in the Top 20 in indicators including total points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks.

8. Tiger Woods (Golf)

For more than two decades, Tiger Woods has always been on the list of the most influential athletes in the world. During his career, Woods holds many impressive achievements such as becoming the youngest person to win a Master’s tournament and 15 major titles. The golfer born in 1975 is also a rare athlete who earns over 1 billion USD from his work.

7. Conor McGregor (MMA/Boxing)

After Mayweather retired, McGregor was the most famous boxer in the world. The Irish athlete became the first person to win two weight classes at the same time in the UFC. Not stopping, switching to boxing in 2017, McGregor also created a billion-dollar match with Mayweather.

6. Neymar (Soccer)

 

With more than 220 million followers on Instagram alone, it’s not surprising that Neymar is on this list. With inspiration on the field and a handsome appearance, Neymar conquered many fans from everywhere. In the teams Neymar appears in, the number of fans has increased significantly.

5. John Cena (WWE)

Unlike The Rock, John Cena still maintains his wrestling career (WWE) after entering the entertainment industry. Debuting in WWE in 2002, Cena set a record with 16 world championship titles. Cena’s professionalism in the ring and his ability to create effects set him apart from other boxers.

4. Steph Curry (Basketball)

Curry is the most popular basketball player at the moment. As a family member, Curry was introduced to basketball from a young age and quickly showed his talent. During his career, the athlete born in 1988 has won the NBA championship four times in 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2022. In addition, he was also voted the best athlete of the season twice.

3. LeBron James (Basketball)

After the era of Michael Jordan, LeBron James is the brightest star, becoming the representative face of the NBA. During his career, James only played for three teams: Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat and Los Angeles Laker. Wherever he goes, this player leaves a strong impression. Up to now, the athlete born in 1984 has won 4 NBA championships and was the best player of the season 4 times. Besides, James is also the pitcher with the most points in tournament history.

2. Cristiano Ronaldo (Soccer)

Despite possessing more than 900 million followers on the three largest social media platforms, Ronaldo is still only ranked 2nd on this list. After more than 2 decades of playing football, Ronaldo fascinated fans from all over the world with his remarkable talent. Not only that, CR7 is also an example of overcoming difficulties and not giving up. Currently, Ronaldo has turned 39 years old but still maintains remarkable form with 52 goals in 52 matches.

1. Lionel Messi (Soccer)

Ranked first on this list is none other than superstar Messi. The Argentine player is considered by many experts to be the greatest player in football history. In 2022, Messi won a memorable World Cup championship. Messi’s subsequent post with the championship trophy became the post with the most likes in Instagram history.