Who is the most famous sportsperson in the world in 2023?

This study shows who the most famous sportsperson in the world is. The analysis, conducted by Sportsbrief, analyzes Google searches and the number of social media followers to determine which sports stars are most popular in various nations, showing the most popular players worldwide.

In this article, we will look at 10 of the most famous sports players worldwide. We include a profile summary as well as their values and social links.

10. Kobe Bryant

Kobe, like other initiator personality types, was tenacious and determined. Even though he has considerable natural ability, he committed himself to progress in basketball, which ultimately helped him become one of the world's most successful and among the most famous sportspersons in the world ever.

• Sport: Basketball
• Country: United States
• Salary: $25.0 million
• Endorsements: $26.0 million
• Facebook likes: 21.3 million
• Twitter followers: 9.4 million

9. Rafael Nadal

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Rafael Nadal possesses great skills on the tennis court. He has set many records and won many trophies. His name still resounds in the history of tennis.

However, Rafael's life aims to learn the tools necessary to be truly helpful to others, rather than simply a sympathetic ear. These qualities contribute to his greatness as a tennis player renowned for breaking numerous records. As a result, he is among the most famous sportspersons in the world of all time.

• Sport: Tennis
• Country: Spain
• Salary: $26.5 million
• Endorsements: $28.0 million
• Facebook likes: 14.7 million
• Twitter followers: 9.4 million

8. James Rodriguez

He is a two-time SJPF Player of the Month winner. In 2012, James won the Portuguese Golden Ball, becoming the second Colombian after Radamel Falcao and the youngest player to do so.

• Sport: Soccer
• Country: Colombia
• Salary: $21.4 million
• Endorsements: $4.5 million
• Facebook likes: 30.1 million
• Twitter followers: 9.7 million

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7. Tiger Woods

If you've ever had the privilege of meeting with a Tiger Woods fan, you'll understand that his appeal extends beyond his record-breaking success. But, rather than that, it is because he is so much more.

Tiger is a cultural phenomenon; it has characterized a whole generation. For example, consider his YouTube video of himself hitting golf balls. There are numerous ways to see it, each pretty unique.

Each version presents a unique view of the guy, his personality, career, role in the game, place in time, and place in our lives.

• Sport: Golf
• Country: United States
• Salary: $1.0 million
• Endorsements: $50.0 million
• Facebook likes: 3.1 million
• Twitter followers: 5.8 million

6. Kevin Durant

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• Sport: Basketball
• Country: United States
• Salary: $20.2 million
• Endorsements: $35.0 million
• Facebook likes: 10.2 million
• Twitter followers: 13.6 million

5. Roger Federer

According to fans of the game, journalists, and media outlets, Roger Federer is the greatest male tennis player of all time.

He is perhaps the most outstanding sportsman and arguably the greatest sportsman ever in general, including breaking the most wide-ranging sports records along the way.

• Sport: Tennis
• Country: Switzerland
• Salary: $9.0 million
• Endorsements: $58.0 million
• Facebook likes: 14.5 million
• Twitter followers: 4.8 million

4. Neymar Jr.

In the World Cup qualifier, Neymar took his Brazilian national team goal tally to 64 with his hattrick against Peru.

He surpassed another famous Brazilian striker Ronaldo (62), and now only is 7 goals behind legendary Pele. It won't be surprising if Pele is overshadowed in the immediate future, given that Neymar is only 30. The Brazilian combines European technicality in his play with the Latin American flair. Neymar is the most popular player in the world.

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• Sport: Soccer
• Country: Brazil
• Salary: $14.7 million
• Endorsements: $17.0 million
• Facebook likes: 56.6 million
• Twitter followers: 21.9 million

3. Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi, an athlete as famous and revered as any in sports, was voted the most outstanding sportsman in the world in a survey by the BBC and Channel 4.

The PSG star who broke the world record for most goals in a calendar year in 2011 dominated the poll, finishing ahead of British athletes Michael Phelps and Bradley Wiggins and tennis star Andy Murray.

• Sport: Soccer
• Country: Argentina
• Salary: $48.5 million
• Endorsements: $22.0 million
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2. LeBron James

Ever since he stepped on the court for the first time for his prep team as a freshman at St. Vincent's.

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He has been surrounded by a lot of hype, with each of the four years of his high school career coming with comparisons to Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, etc.

It seems as though he is ready to let the world know how great he is. Lebron James is usually the most intimidating player in the NBA. Yet, he plays with an indestructible tenacity. The lightning bolt that blazes across his back symbolize the level of dominance he brings to the team and the toughness he shows on the court. He is the most loved sportsperson in the world.

• Sport: Basketball
• Country: United States
• Salary: $23.0 million
• Endorsements: $44.0 million
• Facebook likes: 22.5 million
• Twitter followers: 31.2 million

1. Cristiano Ronaldo

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Nobody can match Cristiano's popularity as a brand with his more than 350 million followers on social media. Cristiano Ronaldo is the most followed sportsperson in the world. The Portuguese, famous for his flashy style and lifestyle, has been posting for some time now, with fans wondering what new accessories he might sport.

• Sport: Soccer
• Country: Portugal
• Salary: $52.2 million
• Endorsements: $27.0 million
• Facebook likes: 111.4 million
• Twitter followers: 42.1 million

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