The most popular athletes in the world
The list of the 10 most popular athletes for 2023 includes stars from various sports, selected based on their popularity, success and social media presence. Information is collected from sources such as Ranker , SportsGeeks and Sportshubnet .
List of Most Popular Athletes for 2023
1. Cristiano Ronaldo (Football)
- Instagram followers: Over 500 million
- Total career goals: Over 800
- International trophies: 7 (including the UEFA European Championship)
2. Lionel Messi (Football)
- Instagram followers: Over 300 million
- Total career goals: Over 700
- International trophies: 6 (including Copa America)
3. Neymar Jr (Football)
- Instagram followers: Over 170 million
- Total career goals: Over 400
- International trophies: 3 (including Olympics)
4. LeBron James (Basketball)
- Instagram followers: Over 100 million
- Total points in the NBA: Over 35,000
- NBA Championships: 4
5. Virat Kohli (Cricket)
- Instagram followers: Over 150 million
- International Centuries: Over 70
- ICC Ranking: Former No.1 in ODIs and Tests
6. Conor McGregor (MMA)
- Instagram followers: Over 46 million
- Total MMA Wins: 22
- Former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion
7. Roger Federer (Tennis)
- Instagram followers: Over 8 million
- Grand Slam titles: 20
- Total Weeks as World No.1: 310
8. Rafael Nadal (Tennis)
- Instagram followers: Over 15 million
- Grand Slam titles: 22
- French Open record: 14 titles
9. John Cena (Wrestling)
- Instagram followers: Over 16 million
- WWE Championship: 16 times
- Film successes: “The Marine”, “F9: The Fast Saga”
10. Tiger Woods (Golf)
- Total PGA Tour wins: 82
- Championship Major: 15
- Total Earnings: Over $1.8 billion
