Lists that rank the best players, positions, and more from the world's most popular sport.

Soccer: The Beautiful Game

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Who is the best soccer player&nbsp;right now? The best current soccer players in the world are leading the&nbsp;charge as some of the most iconic stars in the history of the game.&nbsp;These talented soccer athletes are leading their respective teams to championships with some of the biggest football clubs in the world, winning numerous awards and are fan favorites across&nbsp;the globe. If you were building the ultimate soccer dream team and had your selection of the elite players of today, these guys should be your top picks. Ranking the world's greatest footballers is no easy task, so cast your votes!Unsurprisingly, the top current soccer players are also many of the top-paid professionals in the world today. The likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe, Neymar,&nbsp;and Lionel Messi sit high atop the list and are well paid for their services, earning fees in the hundreds of millions.&nbsp;Then there's players like Luka Modric, Gareth Bale, and Mohamed Salah, who are all playing the best football of their careers. They are peaking in the sport and see little signs of stopping anytime soon. Whether it's the best players in the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-players-in-the-premier-league/ranker-soccer" target="_blank">Premier League</a>, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-players-in-la-liga-right-now/ranker-soccer?ref=profile_pub" target="_blank">La Liga,</a> <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-ligue-one-players-right-now/ranker-soccer?ref=profile_pub" target="_blank">Ligue 1</a>, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-serie-a-players-right-now/ranker-soccer?ref=profile_pub" target="_blank">Serie A</a>, the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-bundesliga-players-right-now/ranker-soccer?ref=profile_pub" target="_blank">Bundesliga</a>, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-players-in-mls/ranker-soccer" target="_blank">Major League Soccer</a>, or elsewhere around the globe, all the top soccer stars right now are on this list.Which soccer players are impressing you right now? Who do you think are the best current football players? Vote for your favorites or re-rank this list of the best current soccer players below. The players in the top 10 can be considered the most popular players in the world. When you're done, head over and rank the best soccer players of all time too!

The Best Current Soccer Players

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Best Soccer Players in the World Right Now

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Current Sports

When the score is tight and tensions are&nbsp;high, which athletes can rise to the occasion and use the opportunity to show that they have that clutch gene other players don&#39;t? Which quarterbacks, <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/greatest-point-guards-in-nba-history?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword" target="_blank">point guards</a>, and goalies do you want out there when the game is on the line? These clutch athletes, from many different sports, have been making big plays when their teams needed it the most. But who is the most clutch athlete in sports?

These <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/most-clutch-nba-players-today/logblobo?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword" target="_blank">clutch players</a> currently the best in their leagues, with a few that might surprise you. What makes a clutch athlete? It&#39;s those game-winning three-pointers, big defensive plays, and &quot;just when we needed it&quot; goals that earned these athletes a spot ranked here. Is Dirk Nowitzki&nbsp;still clutch? What about Tom Brady? Or do you think younger athletes like Damian Lillard have proved to be the most clutch players?

One thing&#39;s for sure, these athletes have proven to have ice in their veins and are unafraid of putting it all on the line all for the sake of winning a game, set, or match. Vote up the athletes and sports stars&nbsp;you think are most clutch below - or add the guy or girl you&#39;d turn to in the fourth quarter if they aren&#39;t already listed (and be sure to offer some examples to prove they deserve to be considered clutch).

The Most Clutch Athletes in Sports Today

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Most Clutch Athletes in All of Sports

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Who are the best active players in Major League Baseball? Vote to let your opinion be heard.

Now Playing in the MLB

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Who are the best current MLB pitchers? Who's&nbsp;the most dominant <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/greatest-pitchers-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">pitcher of</a> the 2021 season? That remains to be seen, but for now, these pitchers are among the best. They are also among the <a href="/crowdranked-list/top-50-current-best-baseball-players" target="_blank">best current baseball players</a>. Vote for the current MLB&nbsp;pitchers you believe are the best, vote down any who aren't performing well and feel free to add new potential breakout stars, too. You can also re-rank this list in any order you choose.Any list of the best current MLB pitchers should include one of the highest paid pitchers in the MLB, Justin Verlander. Other great starters on the list include Clayton Kershaw (one of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-mlb-left-handed-pitchers/ranker-baseball" target="_blank">best left-handed pitchers</a>), Zack Greinke, and the Cubs'' Jake Arrieta. But this list is not limited to the best starting pitchers. Closers like Aroldis Chapman&nbsp;and Trevor Rosenthal deserve as much credit to their teams’s success as anyone on the starting rotation.&nbsp;That's what this list is about: The MLB pitchers that you think are worth the big bucks, because they are, quite simply, the best. Will any of the current good MLB pitchers on this list ultimately wind up on a list of the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-baseball-players-of-all-time" target="_blank">greatest baseball players of all time</a>? For now, cast your votes for who you think are the best pitchers in baseball right now.

Yu Darvish

The Best Current MLB Pitchers

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The Best Current MLB Pitchers, Ranked by Baseball Fans

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Boxing: The Perfect Sport

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This list of the best boxers of all time is ranked by boxing fans worldwide. The goal is to determine the greatest boxers ever. The list establishes individual rankings of specific boxers and helps answer the question, &quot;Who is the greatest boxer of all time?&quot; This list includes some real legends of the boxing world.<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-boxers-2022/pedro-cerrano?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Who are the best boxers</a> of all time? Anyone can vote on the greatest&nbsp;boxers of all time, which means these boxers are truly fan favorites. From Olympic legends like Sugar Ray Leonard to sports idols like Muhammad Ali, there are numerous choices to examine when contemplating the question of who is the greatest boxer of all time. Vote now to help determine the greatest pound for pound boxers of all time.

George Foreman

The Best Boxers Of All Time

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Rankings, picks, and predictions for how the year in soccer will play out.

Soccer Over Everything 2023

With the Lionnel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo war seemingly coming to an end, the world of soccer, or football for our European friends, is eagerly anticipating who will be the next superstar to take the leap and plant their flag as the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-soccer-players/ranker-soccer?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best soccer player in the world</a>. &nbsp;With arguably the widest array of talent ever to choose from, soccer fans have more players than ever to get behind and with so many young players already racking up trophies and putting up stats the likes of which the sport has never seen, 2023 is set to be a generational time for fans of the sport. From the English Premier League to Major League Soccer and every league in between, the world of soccer is thriving, and the best soccer players of 2023 have the chance to change the world.Rising global superstars Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, and Pedri are introducing the world of soccer to an entirely new generation while name stays Neymar, Karim Benzema, and Manuel Neuer are proving that the youngsters aren't the only ones who can play out on the field. Of course, we would be remiss not to mention Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, two living legends of the game and global phenomenons who, while maybe reaching the ends of their stories, are still some of the best in the game.Vote up the best soccer players of 2023 to leave your mark in soccer history, then, be sure to check out <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-soccer-players-of-all-time/ranker-soccer">The Best Soccer Players of All Time</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-soccer-and-football-team-in-2012">The Best Current Soccer Teams </a>to get a full and complete history in the world of soccer yesterday and today.

The Best Soccer Players Of 2023

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David De La Riva

Lists about fighters who compete in mixed martial arts and the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Inside the Cage

Who are the best MMA fighters of all time? The greatest MMA legends of all time are all here on this list. Some of the best MMA fighters have come up from nothing more than street scrappers to become the best fighters in the world. With intense training and tremendous mental and physical focus, these famous men have earned the title of greatest MMA legend. Some of the men on the list of the top MMA legends are new to the sport and have come up through the UFC organization, while others can be considered MMA pioneers. So, who is the best MMA fighter of all time? Which MMA legends do you love?Some MMA and UFC legends, like Chuck Liddell, have become pop culture icons and UFC legends while a fighter like Royce Gracie is considered to be one the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/toughest-professional-fighters-in-history?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">toughest MMA fighters</a> to have entered the octagon. All these factors- the toughest MMA fighter, the best grappler in the MMA, the best conditioned MMA fighter- come together to determine what makes the best MMA fighter and who can truly be called the greatest MMA legend of all time.Vote up the best MMA fighters of all time, and help us decide the best MMA fighter to ever step foot in the octagon.

Georges St-Pierre

The Best MMA Fighters Of All Time

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Aaron Hager

Breaking down the best NFL players by their position, including quarterbacks, wide receivers, and linebackers.

The Best NFL Positions

The greatest NFL punters of all time are those best at the punting position yet get some of the least recognition of all football player positions. These talented punters hold numerous NFL punting records, are the best to ever punt in the history of professional football and have made big plays when their team needed it the most yet not a one of these stars have found their way into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.Ray Guy is a great example of a player who should be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Guy topped 44,000 punting yards over his career between 1,000 punts Jeff Feagles, who punted for an all-time best 1,713 punts over 12 seasons to lead all others in NFL history with 71,211 yards.Moving into modern punting leaders, Shane Lechler, Nick Harris, Brian Moorman, Thomas Morstead and Bryan Anger are all among the elite. They also happen to make up the yards per punt all-time leaders with Anger at the top with an average of 47.8 yards per punt so far in his young career.Who's the best punter in NFL? So even though these men with the golden feet may never get the recognition that other stars get, they are still the best to ever do what they did and for that they should be respected. Vote for the punters you think are the all time best below, add any not listed or re-rank this list of the best NFL punters ever. When you're done, go vote for the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-25-greatest-linebackers-of-all-time" target="_blank">best NFL linebackers ever</a> and the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-25-greatest-tight-ends-of-all-time" target="_blank">greatest NFL tight ends of all time</a>.

Pat McAfee

The Greatest NFL Punters of All Time

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Tennis, Anyone?

Best Athletes

Who are the greatest men&#39;s tennis players of all time? When you&#39;re talking about the best players over a period of decades in any sport, the list is probably going to be long, and highly debatable. This list includes some of the greatest male tennis players to ever step on the court. And yes, they include those who played pre-1968, though many listed here are among the <a href="/list/greatest-male-tennis-players-of-the-open-era/siege" target="_blank">greatest male tennis players of the open era (post-&#39;68)</a>. Vote for the best, vote down any players you don&#39;t think deserve a spot up top and of course, feel free to rerank this list however you want. Any list of outstanding male tennis players should include names like Roger Federer, John McEnroe, Rafael Nadal and Bj&Atilde;&para;rn Borg&mdash;as these guys are easily the top tennis players. Debate about who gets the number one spot might get heated, but all of us probably agree that the names listed here should be considered among the best, and in some cases, some of the <a href="/crowdranked-list/best-athletes-of-all-time" target="_blank">greatest athletes of all time</a>, regardless of sport. Now that you&#39;ve perused this list of the greatest men&#39;s tennis players ever, why not vote for the ladies on this list of the <a href="/crowdranked-list/top-10-greatest-women_s-tennis-player_s-of-all-time" target="_blank">greatest women&#39;s tennis players of all time</a>, too?

Novak Djokovic

The Greatest Men's Tennis Players of All Time

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Best Men's Tennis Players of All Time

Football

This list of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-nfl-running-back/ranker-sports?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top NFL running backs</a> of all time is ranked by football fans worldwide. Who are the best NFL running backs of all time? The goal is to determine the greatest running backs to ever play the game.They are some of the fastest, most athletic sports stars in the game. These top athletes have been wowing fans across the country for years. Some of them currently play in the league, others are long-retired legends whose legacy will be remembered on and off the field for a long time.&nbsp; The list establishes individual rankings of specific running backs and helps answer the question, &quot;Who is the best NFL running back in the world?&quot; This list includes some legendary <a href="/list/list-of-famous-football-players/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous football players</a> with a lot of rushing yards under their belt. Anyone can vote on the top running backs in history, which means these players are truly fan favorites.

Tony Dorsett

The Best NFL Running Backs of All Time

Breaking down the best NBA players by each position, including point guard, center, and forward.

NBA Greats

Who are the best wing players in the NBA today? This list includes some of the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-top-nba-players-of-all-time" target="_blank">top NBA players of all time</a>. These wings have incredible talent at their position on the court, and they're always a huge threat. The thing about being a great NBA wing player is this: A player has to be amazingly versatile. They must be a great shooter and a great passer. They have to get the whole picture at all times, anticipating the best options, often in crunch time situations.For this reason, several notable names on this list of great wing players are also among the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-offensive-players-in-nba-history-" target="_blank">greatest offensive players in NBA history</a>. They are, quite honestly, often human highlight reels like Kevin Durant, LeBron James, and Kawhi Leonard.&nbsp;Who is the top NBA swingman? You decide, with your votes and reranks. Interested in voting on some more excellent NBA lists? Check out these lists of the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-power-forwards-in-nba-history" target="_blank">power forwards</a> and <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-shooting-guards-in-nba-history" target="_blank">shooting guards</a> in basketball. While you're at it, vote for the <a href="/crowdranked-list/top-10-current-nba-players" target="_blank">top current NBA players</a> and <a href="/list/best-current-nba-coaches/ranker-nba" target="_blank"> best current NBA coaches</a>, too.

Andre Iguodala

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These are the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-10-current-nba-players?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best NBA players</a> to&nbsp;have their&nbsp;numbers retired by the team where they made the biggest impact. Not every player in the NBA gets their number&nbsp;retired, it is an honor bestowed upon the best players of a franchise. The <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/retired-boston-celtics-numbers/ranker-sports" target="_blank">Boston Celtics have the most retired jerseys</a>, with 24 numbers never to be worn again by a Celtics player. Does that mean that Larry Bird will make it to the top of the list? While all of these basketball players are great at the game, having your number retired does not automatically get you into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Players on this list of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/retired-atlanta-hawks-numbers/ranker-sports?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">NBA retired numbers</a>&nbsp;that have been elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame are noted. There are also no numbers in the NBA that have been retired league-wide,&nbsp;unlike the MLB and NHL. That being said, this list does have the greatest basketball players of all time.

Look below to see all the numbers retired in the NBA&nbsp;and&nbsp;if your favorite player has had their number retired. Then vote up the players that you think played the game the best. Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant obviously come to mind but did you know that Kobe Bryant had both his numbers, 8 and 24, retired by the Los Angeles&nbsp;Lakers in his honor? This list does not have current players because they are still using their numbers and it does not have numbers&nbsp;that were retired for coaches, managers, or owners. This list is for players only and will determine the best NBA players to have had their number retired.

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The Best NBA Players To Have Their Numbers Retired

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These are the best NFL players to have their numbers retired by the team where they made the biggest impact. Not every player in the NFL gets their jersey retired, it is an honor bestowed upon the best players of a franchise. The Chicago Bears have the most retired jerseys, with 14 numbers never to be worn again. Does that mean a Chicago Bear like Walter Payton will be voted to the top of this list? While all of these football players are great at the game, having your number retired does not automatically get you into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Players on this list that have been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame are noted.

On a side note, Reggie White is the only player in the NFL to have his number retired by two teams, the Philadelphia&nbsp;Eagles and the Green Bay Packers.

Look below to see all the numbers retired in the NFL and if your favorite player has had their number retired. Then vote up the players that you think played the game the best. This list does not have current players because they are still using their numbers and it does not have numbers that were retired for coaches, managers, or owners. This list is for players only and will determine the best NFL players to have had their number retired.

The Best NFL Players To Have Their Numbers Retired

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Votable lists that rank the top players to ever play on each team in the National Hockey League.

Best NHL Players by Team

List of the greatest St. Louis Blues players of all time. Nobody has the blues when these Blues&nbsp;are skating. When Brendan Shanahan or David Backes put on their skates, the crowds would go wild. Hockey fans have united and voted on the list below to rank the best hockey players to ever play for the St. Louis Blues as the best of the best, whether <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-blues-goalies-ever/ranker-hockey" target="_blank">top Blues goalies</a> or goalscorers. You can see current NHL stars play at St. Louis Blues games at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri.

Members of the Central Division of the Western Conference, the team was named after a song called &quot;Saint Louis Blues,&quot; by W.C. Handy. Founded in 1967, the Blues are the oldest existing team in the entire league to never win the Stanley Cup. However, they do have some impressive records, like making the playoffs every single year from 1980 to 2004, the third longest streak in the history of pro sports in North America.

Vote up the best St. Louis Blues hockey players below and see where your favorites rank!

Brian Sutter

The Greatest St. Louis Blues Players Of All Time

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The Best and Worst of the NHL

These are the best NHL players to have their numbers retired by the team where they made the biggest impact. Not every player in the NHL gets their number retired, it is an honor bestowed upon the best players of a franchise. Both the Maples Leafs and Canadiens have the most retired jerseys, with 18 numbers never to be worn again by players on those teams. Wayne Gretzky&rsquo;s number 99 is retired league-wide. Does that mean he will be voted to the top of this list? While all of these hockey players are great at the game, having your number retired does not automatically get you into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Players on this list that have been elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame are noted.

Look below to see all the numbers retired in the NHL and if your favorite player has had their number retired. Then vote up the players that you think played the game the best. This list does not have current players because they are still using their numbers and it does not have numbers that were retired for coaches, managers, or owners. This list is for players only and will determine the best NHL players to have had their number retired.

The Best NHL Players To Have Their Numbers Retired

All NHL Players To Have Their Numbers Retired, Ranked

Lists about America's pastime, including rankings of MLB players by every position. 

Play Ball!

These are the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-50-current-best-baseball-players?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best MLB players</a> to have their numbers retired by the team where they made the biggest impact. Not every player in the MLB gets their number retired, it is an honor bestowed upon the best players of a franchise. The Yankees have the most retired jerseys, with 22 numbers never to be worn again by a Yankees player. Does that mean that Babe Ruth&nbsp;or another Yankee&nbsp;will make it to the top of the list? While all of these baseball players are great at the game, having your number retired does not automatically get you into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Players on this list that have been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame are noted. The one MLB retired number that is effective league-wide is Jackie Robinson&rsquo;s number 42. Every player, manager, and coach wears the number 42 on Jackie Robinson Day, April 15. 
 
Look below to see all the numbers retired in the MLB and if your favorite player has had their number retired. Then vote up the players that you think played the game the best. This list does not have current players because they are still using their numbers and it does not have numbers that were retired for coaches, managers, or owners. This list is for players only and will determine the best MLB players to have had their number retired.

The Best MLB Players To Have Their Numbers Retired

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The <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/black-nhl-players/ranker-hockey" target="_blank">best NHL players</a> of all time are undoubtably the most talented and most decorated hockey players ever to take the ice in the National Hockey League. These NHL greats hold countless spots in the NHL record books, a fan favorites and if they haven't already been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, they surely will be when they are eligible. Plain and simple, these are hockey gods.Easily earning the title as &quot;The Great One,&quot; Wayne Gretzky is arguably among the very elite hockey players ever. Holding NHL records for everything from lifetime goals to the most goals in a season to the most career assists, points and even short-handed goals, there was little Gretzky didn't dominate during his 20 seasons in the National Hockey League.While Gretzky is &quot;The Great One,&quot; he's far from the only great one. Mr. Hockey himself, Gordie Howe, is right up there with Gretzky with an impressive hockey career that lasted until he was 52 years of age. Along with other NHL legends like Mario Lemieux, Bobby Orr, Mark Messier and Maurice Richard, these hockey greats dominated the league during their time.Many will follow in the footsteps, or skate strides, of these all-time best NHL players but few will ever reach the level of greatness that these talented men have. Who is your all-time favorite NHL star? How would you rank these top NHL players of all time? Tell us by voting for your favorites below, adding any that are missed or even re-ranking this list of the best NHL players of all time below. Looking for more detailed rankings by position? Check out the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-nhl-defensemen-of-all-time/sportsyeah" target="_blank">best NHL defensemen of all time</a> and the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/top-hockey-goaltenders-of-all-time/angie-marie" target="_blank">best hockey goaltenders of all time</a> rankings too!

Guy Lafleur

The Best NHL Players of All Time

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When it comes to the top NBA players of all time, there's plenty of speculation and room for debate, though many may not think so. Though Michael Jordan is easily considered the greatest player ever, some may say players like Kobe&nbsp;Bryant, LeBron James, or Kevin Durant give him a run for his money. Who are the best NBA players? This list includes the best basketball players in NBA history, along with the top basketball players today.Anyone can vote on the best NBA players here, which means these players are truly fan favorites. NBA fans can even add their own rankings to this list. Whether they have a famous jumper that just won't quit or ball-handling skills that leave their opponents spinning, these top 100 NBA players rule the hoop and the hardwood, and this list is a celebration of those skills. This list should answer who is the top 100, top 10, and best NBA player ever.&nbsp;If you've ever asked, &quot;Who's the greatest basketball player of all time?&quot;,&nbsp;look no further. Ranked by votes from thousands of fans, this list features the all time&nbsp;NBA GOATs, including Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Magic Johnson, Julius Erving, Wilt Chamberlain, and Larry Bird. Vote up the best basketball player ever, and those who follow close behind. Then head over and vote on <a href="/list/best-nba-players-2010s/ranker-nba" target="_blank">the best NBA players of the 2010s</a>.

Bill Russell

The Top NBA Players Of All Time

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Who is the best soccer player of all time? Whether you call it soccer, futbol, football, or ‘the beautiful game,' it's a transcendent sport and the most popular competition in the world. To become one of the greatest soccer players of all time, these famous soccer players must train relentlessly, outperform peers, and shine in the biggest moments, whether via stunning goals, staunch defense or unbeatable goalkeeping. So, who are the best soccer players ever? Who are the greatest footballers to ever play the game?&nbsp;When it comes to the <a href="/list/best-current-soccer-players/ranker-sports">top soccer players</a> ever, Pele must be #1. The Brazilian soccer prodigy set the game on fire and led Brazil to 3 World Cup championships. Although many would argue their case for the best soccer player ever might be one of many Ballon d'Or winners and international soccer legends like Alfredo Di St&eacute;fano, Lev Yashin, George Weah, Johan Cruyff, George Best, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, Marco van Basten or Ronaldo.&nbsp;Ronaldinho, Kaka, Xavi, Iniesta, and Roberto Carlos are among many of the &nbsp;21st century footballing greats. Then there's the like's of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-soccer-players-2022/patrick-alexander">the best soccer players in the world today</a>, a few of whom also might have claim to the title, such as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Kylian Mbappe, Robert Lewandowski, and Karim Benzema.Vote up the best soccer players in the world ever, and help decide who deserves to be remembered as the best players in football history.

Ronaldinho

The Best Soccer Players Of All Time

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The Greatest Athletes Ever

Bruce Lee (1940-1973) was not just one of history's best, most influential martial artists, but also one of the greatest athletes of all time. 

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The greatest&nbsp;athletes of all time: a list of the most dominant, iconic, famous&nbsp;players in the history of&nbsp;sports. This list gathers sports stars from across every professional league, as well as amateur athletes who may have never competed professionally, in one overall list. Though it may be challenging to compare performance in a variety of different competitive arenas requiring different skill sets, this list nevertheless attempts to distinguish the top, highest-performing and most successful athletes ever to play. The sports stars that rise to the top can be considered to be the best athletes of all time.Aspects to consider in picking a best athlete of all time would include, obviously, that player's raw talent and born ability. Some individuals seem to prodigally gifted in their sport of choice, and it's hard to discount the importance of this kind of natural talent. However, it's also important to evaluate hard work, discipline and a commitment to the game. Some athletes may not have the natural, genetic ability to dunk a basketball or hit a home run, but nonetheless have trained to the point of reaching these goals all the same. (They may not be the greatest athlete of all time at all sports, but they have mastered their activity.)Finally, it can be a challenge to compare an athlete who competed in a solo competition with a member of a well known sports organization or club. How do you look at the achievements of, say, a boxer like Muhammad Ali alongside an athlete like Michael Jordan, who had to not only perform to his own best abilities but work as a cohesive unit along with other members of his team? These are the questions that must be answered when compiling a list of the world's greatest all-time athletes.For more sports news and athlete trade rumors, vote on this list of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/sports-news-blogs/blog-loblaw">sports news sites</a>.

Ingemar Stenmark

The Best Athletes Of All Time

Best Athletes of All Time | List of the Most Dominant Athlete in Every Sport

Who are the best quarterbacks of all time? That is a question that experts have been tackling since the NFL first started in the 1920s. Defining who the best quarterback of all time&nbsp;isn't easy since every fan has a different criteria that defines who is the best NFL quarterback. If you like championships, then famous quarterbacks like Joe Montana, Johnny Unitas, Tom Brady, Terry Bradshaw, Peyton Manning,&nbsp;and Bart Starr are clearly top 10 QBs. If you like gaudy numbers then you're more likely to be a fan of Dan Marino&nbsp;and Brett Favre as top ten choices.The top quarterbacks of all time are known for their excellent skills and leadership on the field. The quarterback position is the most important in football. The position entails being a coach on the field who can call and adjust plays on a whim and being able to dissect the defensive coverage by taking a peek at what they're showing, all while having the ability to avoid the oncoming pass rush and make accurate throws. Sounds easy right? These gentlemen, who are considered the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-quarterbacks-in-the-nfl-right-now?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best NFL quarterbacks</a>&nbsp;of all time, have the rare ability to do all of these things in a matter of seconds.Vote for whoever you think should get the title of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-quarterbacks-in-the-nfl-right-now/ranker-nfl?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best quarterbacks in NFL</a> history. If you see someone who is missing, feel free to add them to this ultimate list of the best NFL quarterbacks of all time.&nbsp;

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The Best Quarterbacks Of All Time

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Here are the best golfers of all time, ranked by fans everywhere.&nbsp;Featuring old golf legends and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-pga-golfers-2022/patrick-alexander" target="_blank">current pros</a>,&nbsp;these men&#39;s golf players rankings are determined by PGA Tour wins, major championships, and of course, fan voting. While famous golfers, like Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods, dominate most top 10 lists, new golfers, like Jon Rahm&nbsp;and Collin Morikawa,&nbsp;are quickly climbing up&nbsp;the top 100.&nbsp;

Vote up the best male golfers in the world,&nbsp;and see who lands on the coveted spot of the greatest golfer of all time.&nbsp;

The Best Golfers Of All Time

The Top 100+ Golfers Of All Time, Ranked By Fans

Strikers much of the glory, but the foundation of many soccer teams is built on the strength of having an outstanding goalkeeper. The best goalies are the biggest difference makers in soccer. They can help cover the warts of an average team by their ability to prevent other teams from scoring, which gives their team the best possible chance at winning. After all, if a great goalie can prevent a team from scoring, then their team has a great shot of scratching out the one goal necessary to win a match or even a competition. The best goalies can literally save the day for their team, especially during high pressure moments like breakaways and penalty kicks. The best soccer goalies often times are taken for granted because of their steadiness and the stability they provide for a team's defense.The best soccer goalies can literally elevate their teams. Real Madrid's Iker Casillas, Chelsea's Petr Cech and former Manchester United keeper Edwin van der Sar are all considered the best goalies of the past few decades and their clubs have the trophies to prove it. Gordon Banks is long considered one of the best goalies in the history of the game. Banks is revered in his native England due to his contributions to the 1966 World Cup winning squad, the country's only title in the world's biggest competition.Vote for the goalie who you consider to be the best of all time, or even the best goalkeeper in the world. There are plenty of solid choices here, so you really can't go wrong.

Dino Zoff

The Best Soccer Goalies of All Time

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Who is the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-quarterbacks-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best quarterback</a> in the NFL right now? It's an argument that will rage on as long as there are NFL teams. Over the last decade, the question of the best current quarterback in pro football comes down to two QBs. Two top contenders tend to dominate the league, but you get to rank all your favorites on this list by voting any active quarterback up or down. Who are the best quarterbacks in the NFL right now? Which of the best QBs do you love?Would you argue with Aaron Rodgers as the best quarterback right now? The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/all-green-bay-packers-quarterbacks/ranker-nfl?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Green Bay quarterback</a> is a guy who was won a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.ranker.com/tags/super-bowl?ref=internalCrossLinking_tag">Super Bowl</a> and&nbsp;four MVPs, after all. How about Patrick Mahomes or Matthew Stafford, both whom have won Super Bowls. You can even throw Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson into the mix.Vote up the best quarterback in the NFL right now. The key here is right now. We aren't interested in the greatest quarterback in NFL history, only the best in the current season. Pick who you think is the most worthy contender for the best current QB title and vote him up.

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The Best Quarterbacks In The NFL Right Now

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This list of the greatest male tennis players of the Open Era includes some of the most iconic names in men's tennis. Who are the best male singles tennis players since the game became open (professionals included) in 1968? Some might argue that Roger Federer is, without question, one of the best - if not *the* best men's tennis player of all time. Disagree? That's totally fine, just cast your votes as you see fit and, if you want, you can also re-rank this list in any order you like.

Any list of great male tennis players of the Open Era should include many of the players on this list of the <a href="/crowdranked-list/greatest-mens-tennis-players-of-all-time" target="_blank">greatest men's tennis players of all time</a>. And debates can certainly get interesting. Nadal vs. Federer is a pretty epic debate, for example. Sure, Nadal may rule the clay courts, but where does he stack up in the bigger picture, especially against the likes of Pete Sampras, Jimmy Connors, John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg?

Does Novak Djokovic deserve to be listed here? He's arguably one of the <a href="/list/the-top-current-men-and-_39_s-tennis-players/ranker-sports" target="_blank">top current men's tennis players</a>. Andy Murray? Same situation. It's hard to know for sure where these younger players will rank in the annals of tennis history, but it's sure hard to argue they aren't some of the best. 

If you're a huge tennis fan, you might also want to check out these lists and vote for the <a href="/crowdranked-list/greatest-female-tennis-players-of-the-open-era" target="_blank">greatest female tennis players of the Open Era</a> and the <a href="/crowdranked-list/top-10-greatest-women_s-tennis-player_s-of-all-time" target="_blank">best players of all time</a>, too.