The Most Popular Players in the World

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  Cristiano Ronaldo – Ronaldo has a tough case to say he is the best soccer player in the world with Messi still playing at a high level. However his looks, along with his personality, have carried him to the top of the popularity charts.  Extraordinary talent, and being the face of Real Madrid, makes him the most popular player in the world.

 

• Lionel Messi- Widely considered the greatest player on the pitch, Lionel Messi is a close second on this list.  His current trial is drawing more attention to him although his play should receive him even more.  Regardless of his tax incident, Messi is the most gifted footballer of his generation and will go down as one of the greatest to every play the game.

 

• Neymar – At just 24, it feels like Neymar has been around for a while now. His explosive speed, and gifted footwork, excites his fan base.  Even though he may blend in with the talent around him on Barcelona, when you step back and think about the world’s most popular player he is definitely in the conversation.

 

• Zlatan Ibrahimović – Far from a being powerhouse when it comes to international play, Zlatan Ibrahimović plays with a bad boy persona. He is one of the most temperamental players in the world, but he also continually shows us why he has been so good for so long.

 

• Luis Suarez- Does Luis Suarez ever keep his mouth shut? I’m not referring to him talking, but rather him biting other players. Constant controversy has created so much buzz around Suarez – whether it is club or international play.  Amid the controversy, however, Suarez has demonstrated he is still a top-tier talent in this game.

 

~Steven Hold