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Top 10 Sports Persons In The World Of All Time

Top 10 Sports Persons In The World Of All Time

The world of sports has given us some of the most loving and well-respected personalities ever. From Michael Jordan to Tiger Woods, sports people inspire us to become the best version of ourselves. With so much competition, people often think about who the top 10 sportspersons in the world are.  Today, we will answer this question.

Best Sports Personalities Ever

There have been many sportspersons worthy of this title, but only 10 can make the cut. So we’ve only selected one person per sport, and we arranged it based on the players’ dominance in their respective sports and influence over sports in general. 

1. Michael Jordan (Basketball)

Hands down, Michael Jordan is the greatest sportsperson in the world. Any top 10 sportspersons in the world list is not correct if it doesn’t have Jordan at no.1. Michael Jordan is an icon not only in basketball but in all sports. There are stories of how he was an average player but levelled up when his coach didn’t select him for his high school team. 

Achievement- Won the NBA Championship title 6 Times.

2. Muhammad Ali (Boxing)

Another sportsman who was not just a sports personality but also a prominent public figure. Muhammad Ali was the undisputed unified boxing heavyweight champion. Throughout his career, he kept speaking for the oppressed and satirically broke down the racism instilled in the minds of people of that time. He is truly a legend who deserves his spot on the list of top 10 sportspersons in the world.

Achievement- Defended the Belt 10 times consecutively. 

3. Michael Phelps (Swimming)

Another name in the list of top 10 sportspersons in the world is Micahel Phelps, an American swimmer who is widely regarded as the greatest Olympian of all time. Phelps is one of the most successful and decorated Olympians ever. In the entirety of his career, he has participated 5 times in Summer Olympic events.

Achievement- Won 23 gold, 3 silver and 2 bronze medals in Olympics. 

4. Lionel Messi (Football)

Who doesn’t know this name? Lionel Messi is one of the most famous sportspersons in the world. We know that this topic can be a bit controversial. How can one select Messi over Ronaldo and vice versa?  But hear us out, this list is based on the stats and when talking about stats, Messi has the edge over Ronaldo. So it’s safe to say that Messi is the best football player and one of the top 10 sports persons in the world. 

Achievement- Awarded 7 Ballon d’Or.

5. Usain Bolt (Track and Field)

Owner of the Monicker, the fastest man on planet Earth, Usain Bolt is a retired Jamaican sprinter. He holds the records for the fastest time in 100m sprint, 200m dash and 4x 100m relay. His greatness can be understood by the fact that, in his career, he participated in 3 Olympic events and won every race he ran. 

Achievement- Won 8 Gold medals in the Olympics.

6. Sachin Tendulkar (Cricket)

Often called the ‘God Of Cricket’, Sachin Tendulkar is the most achieving batsman in the history of cricket. Making him worthy of a place in our list of top 10 sportspersons in the world. He is an Indian Cricketer who was a part of the World Cup-winning team in 2011. Along with his career as a sportsperson, he is also active in philanthropy. 

Achievement- Most runs in Cricket history and most 100s in Cricket history. 

7. Babe Ruth (Baseball)

Babe Ruth was an American baseball player who is regarded as the best baseball player of all time. Ruth was a total package. He started his career as a pitcher, then he went on to become a great outfielder but he got the most fame from his hard-hitting batting. He once called a shot before even making it. The bat he used to play that shot is now called the ‘Called Shot Bat’ and is regarded as the most valuable baseball memorabilia. 

Achievement- 7 times World Series champion

8. Tom Brady (American Football)

Tom Brady is an American football player who definitely deserves a place in the list of top 10 sportspersons in the world because his story is like a movie. Even if a scriptwriter wanted to write a story like this he couldn’t do it. From being a pale-looking quarterback from Michigan who got selected 199th by the New England Patriots, to being the greatest quarterback in the history of the sport. His story speaks enough to emphasise the importance of hard work and determination if you want to succeed in life. 

Achievement- 7 times Super Bowl champion and 5 times Super Bowl MVP.

9. Roger Federer (Tennis)

Widely regarded as the greatest and most famous Lawn Tennis player in the world. Roger Federer is a Swiss tennis player. He is the only player ever to be rated number one by the Association of Tennis Professionals for 310 weeks, of which 237 were in a row. 

Achievement- 20 grand slam titles, 8 men’s singles Wimbledon titles.

10. Tiger Woods (Golf)

Another Sportsperson who has had a long and dominating career, Tiger Woods is totally worthy of being among the top 10 sportspersons in the world. Also, he was the PGA Tour Player of the Year for 10 consecutive years. 

Achievement- 84 PGA title wins

FAQs

Christiano Ronaldo is the highest-paid athlete in the world. 

Football or Soccer is hands down the most viewed sport in the whole world. 

  Michael Jordan is the richest sportsperson. 

 The term GOAT stands for, the greatest of all time. 

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