Ten popular sports person of 2023
- Cristiano Ronaldo
Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the most popular athletes in the world. Ronaldo has won numerous awards and accolades throughout his career, including five Ballon d’Or awards. He moved to Al-Nassr FC in 2023.
| Sport: | Soccer |
| Country: | Portugal |
| Facebook likes: | 111.4 million |
| Twitter followers: | 42.1 million |
| Instagram followers: | 576 million |
Lionel Messi
Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time. He has won numerous awards, including seven Ballon d’Or awards. Messi Had played for Paris Saint-Germain in the French Ligue 1 before moving to the Major Soccer League.
| Sport | Soccer |
| Country | Argentina |
| Facebook likes | 114 million |
| Instagram followers | 456 million |
| Salary | $60 million |
Neymar Jr
Brazilian footballer Neymar Jr is known for his exceptional skills and incredible speed. He has won numerous awards, including the UEFA Champions League and the Copa America. Neymar played for Paris Saint-Germain in the French Ligue 1 before moving to Al Hilal.
| Sport | Soccer |
| Country | Brazil |
| Facebook likes | 56.6 million |
| Twitter followers | 21.9 million |
| Instagram followers | 207 million |
LeBron James
American basketball superstar LeBron James is one of the most famous athletes in the world. He has won four NBA championships and is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. James currently plays for the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA.
| Sport | Basketball |
| Country | United States |
| Facebook likes | 22.5 million |
| Twitter followers | 31.2 million |
| Instagram followers | 150 million |
Virat Kohli
Former Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli is one of the most famous and influential athletes in the world. He has broken numerous records and led the Indian cricket team to many victories. Kohli is considered one of the best batsmen in the world.
| Sport | India |
| Country | India |
| Facebook likes | 50 million |
| Twitter followers | 54.9 million |
| Instagram followers | 245 million |
Conor McGregor
Irish mixed martial artist Conor McGregor is one of the most famous athletes in the world. He has won several championships and is known for his flamboyant personality and fighting style. McGregor is currently retired but is rumored to make a comeback soon.
| Sport | MMA |
| Facebook likes | 15 million |
| Country | Ireland |
| Twitter followers | 9.9 million |
| Instagram followers | 46.2 million |
Roger Federer
Swiss tennis superstar Roger Federer is widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time. He has won 20 Grand Slam titles and numerous other awards and accolades. Federer is currently recovering from an injury.
| Sport | Tennis |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Facebook likes | 14.5 million |
| Twitter followers | 4.8 million |
| Instagram followers | 11.4 million |
Rafael Nadal
Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal is another tennis superstar who has won 22 Grand Slam titles. Among them 14 is French Open. He is known for his incredible athleticism and fighting spirit. Nadal is currently not ranked above in the world. But, he is popular among fans and supporters all over the world.
| Sport | Tennis |
| Country | Spain |
| Facebook likes | 14.7 million |
| Twitter followers | 9.4 million |
| Instagram followers | 18.2 million |
John Cena
American wrestler and actor John Cena is a household name worldwide. He has won numerous wrestling championships and has also appeared in several Hollywood movies. Cena is currently pursuing his acting career.
| Sport | Wrestler |
| Country | United States |
| Facebook likes | 46 million |
| Twitter followers | 14.1 million |
| Instagram followers | 18.6 million |
Tiger Woods
American golfer Tiger Woods is widely regarded as one of the greatest golfers of all time. He has won numerous awards and accolades, including 15 major championships. Woods has spent a lot of time recovering from a car accident.
| Sport | Golf |
| Country | United States |
| Facebook likes | 3.1 million |
| Twitter followers | 5.8 million |
| Instagram followers | 3.2 million |