In 2023, Cristiano Ronaldo, the star player of Al Nassr, has achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the world’s most searched athlete on Google. With a staggering 199.4 million searches, Ronaldo has outshone other sports icons in terms of online popularity. These statistics, recently released by OLGB, reveal the immense global interest in the Portuguese football sensation.
In this year’s rankings, Neymar, who made a high-profile move from Paris Saint-Germain to Saudi Arabia, takes the second spot with 140.9 million searches. The NBA superstar LeBron James closely follows in third place, accumulating 72.1 million searches. What’s intriguing is that football dominates the top 10 list, with five footballers securing their positions alongside Ronaldo and Neymar. This group includes Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland, showcasing the sport’s enduring global appeal.
Here’s the list of the top 10 most searched athletes in 2023:
- Cristiano Ronaldo – 199.4 million searches (football)
- Neymar – 140.9 million searches (football)
- Lionel Messi – 104.4 million searches (football)
- LeBron James – 72.1 million searches (NBA)
- Virat Kohli – 68.0 million searches (cricket)
- Kylian Mbappe – 63.7 million searches (football)
- Carlos Alcaraz – 60.0 million searches (tennis)
- Novak Djokovic – 58.4 million searches (tennis)
- Erling Haaland – 43.4 million searches (football)
- Lewis Hamilton – 34.9 million searches (Formula 1)
This remarkable achievement by Cristiano Ronaldo demonstrates that he continues to be a force to be reckoned with, both on and off the football field. At 38 years old, he remains a global sports icon, and his popularity is far from waning. Ronaldo’s incredible success and enduring popularity are a testament to his remarkable career and his ongoing impact on the world of sports.
