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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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Nick Dimengo

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

Rankings, picks, and predictions for how the season will play out.

The 2022-2023 NFL Season

Quarterbacks

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 in 2022? It's an argument that will rage on as long as the NFL exists. Over the last decade, the question of the best current quarterback in pro football came down to two players: Peyton Manning and Tom Brady. Both of dominated the league, but there's a new breed of quarterbacks who can stake their claim to being the best in the league. Who are the best quarterbacks in the NFL in 2022? Which quarterbacks do you love?When it comes to the best QBs of 2022, the Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers has a resume up there with anyone. He's won a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.ranker.com/tags/super-bowl?ref=internalCrossLinking_tag">Super Bowl</a> and&nbsp;is a 4x NFL MVP, after all. The best quarterbacks in 2022 could also be Patrick Mahomes, Matthew Stafford, or Russell Wilson, who have all taken their teams the distance. Then there's still Tom Brady to contend with, as one of the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-quarterbacks-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">greatest quarterbacks of all time</a>.Vote up the best quarterback in the NFL right now, and help decide which quarterback owns 2022. Then check out <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-nfl-running-backs-of-2022/patrick-alexander">the best running backs of 2022!</a>

The Best Quarterbacks Of 2022

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

The Best NFL Positions

Football

The best wide receivers of all time are a group of elite athletes inclusive of some of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-athletes-of-all-time">best athletes of all time</a>. The greatest wide receivers are the ones that make amazing plays every game while simultaneously making the little plays that move the ball down the field. These are the top wide receivers ever to play the game of football.

These <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-football-players-ever" target="_blank">elite football players</a> are members of pro-bowl squads, Super Bowl winners, and all-around all-star football players. Some, like WR Jerry Rice, became the stuff of football legend while they were still playing, while others like Wes Welker are just making their marks as the go-to wide receivers on franchise teams. Most of the top wide receivers in the NFL are on this list, and whether they are the best wide receivers currently in the NFL or the best wide receivers in the history of the NFL, they all have a fighting chance to land at #1 on the list of the best wide receivers ever.

Who are the best wide receivers of all time? What are the qualities of the top wide receivers? Who is the greatest wide receiver ever? These are some of the questions this list looks to tackle with its compilation of the best wide receivers of all time. There are scores of famous wide receivers in the history of the NFL, so if you don&#39;t see your favorite wide receiver on the list, make sure to add him so other users can vote for him to move up this list of the greatest wide receivers of all time.

If you want a little more football after checking out this list of the best wide receivers in&nbsp;NFL history, check out the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-touchdown-celebrations-of-all-time/sportsyeah">best touchdown celebrations of all time</a> to see some of these guys in endzone action.

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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;

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Who are the best NFL kickers of all time? This list, ranked by fans, includes the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-kickers-in-nfl-right-now/ranker-nfl?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top NFL kickers</a> to ever step foot on the gridiron. That is a question that experts have been tackling since the NFL first started in the 1920s. Defining who is the best NFL kicker of all time&nbsp;isn&#39;t easy since every fan has a different criteria that defines who is the best NFL kicker. Many agree that that the best are also the most accurate kickers in NFL history, while others celebrate the best kickers based on their range.So who are the greatest kickers of all time? 

The top kickers of all time are known for their excellent skills and ability to handle the extreme high pressure situations of a last minute field goal. The kicker position is one of the most important in football, as when the game is on the line, kickers are often called in to finish the job. Though they aren&#39;t always on the field, and are often unsung heroes, the top NFL kickers are essential to every team and can make or break any game.

Vote up the NFL players you think should get the title of best kicker ever. While you&#39;re at it, go ahead and vote on the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-kickers-in-nfl-right-now/ranker-nfl" target="_blank">best kickers in the NFL right now</a>.

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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 <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-current-nhl-players?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best hockey players</a> 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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Breaking down the best NBA players by each position, including point guard, center, and forward.

NBA Greats

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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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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All 175 MLB Players Whose Numbers Are Retired, Ranked

Current NFL

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 came down to two players: Peyton Manning and Tom Brady. Both of them have dominated the league, but there's a new breed of quarterbacks who can stake their claim to being the best in the league. 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 class="edS-cl" 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.

Ryan Tannehill

The Best Quarterbacks In The NFL Right Now

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The best all time players from every MLB team, from the Tampa Bay Rays to the San Francisco Giants.

MLB Players Ranked by Team

A collection of everything New York Yankees. From the best players to ever do it, to coaches, fans, title teams, and more!

New York Yankees

These are the greatest Yankees of all-time, voted on by Yankees fans who really know who the best Yankees players of all time were, whether&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-new-york-yankees-pitchers-ever/ranker-baseball" target="_blank">top Yankees pitchers</a>&nbsp;or top hitters.&nbsp;Not only does this list contain the best men ever to play ball in pinstripes, it has some of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-50-current-best-baseball-players">best current baseball players</a>, some of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-baseball-players-of-all-time">greatest baseball players of all time</a>, and even some of the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-athletes-of-all-time">best athletes of all time</a>. They were (and are) the best Yankees players and they are all listed here.

From the famous Yankee Clipper to Mr. October, these are the great baseball players that have made the New York Yankees one of the top&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-sports-franchises-of-all-time">sports franchises of all time</a>. Obviously there are talented new Yankees players coming up to the bigs every year, so if your favorite Yankee player isn&#39;t on the list, make sure to add them so other NY Yankees fans can vote for them and propel them up the list to the spot of Best New York Yankee of all time (good luck taking that from former legends like Babe Ruth or Lou Gehrig, possibly the most legendary Yankees ever).

Feel free to rerank this list of the top Yankees players ever to reflect your favorite Yankees, and as ever, go Bombers!

Ron Guidry

The Greatest New York Yankees Of All Time

The 100+ Best Yankees Players Ever, Ranked By Fans

Baseball

Who are the best baseball players right now?&nbsp;&nbsp;From rookies to veterans, the best MLB players&nbsp;consistently prove their talent on the field. From expert pitchers to top short stops to highlight reel catching outfielders&nbsp;these great current&nbsp;Major League Baseball players&nbsp;have made names for themselves by being better than the rest. There&#39;s sure to be plenty of debate around the&nbsp;best current MLB players. Who are the best baseball players right now? Which of the best Major League Baseball&nbsp;players right now do you love?

When it comes to the&nbsp;best current player in the MLB today,&nbsp;Mike Trout and Bryce Harper, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-baseball-players-of-all-time" target="_blank">two of the most iconic and celebrated players to ever compete</a>, deserve to be high up in the&nbsp;rankings, but a number of other challengers for the title&mdash;such as the defending champion Freddie Freeman who moved to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the offseason&nbsp;and the reigning NL MVP Shohei Ohtani. Not to mention other MLB stars like Mookie Betts, Jose Altuve,&nbsp;Cody Bellinger, and Jose Abreu.

Vote up the best current baseball players right now in order to move them up the list, or click &quot;rerank&quot; to customize an order of your own.

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The Best Current Baseball Players Right Now

The Best Current Baseball Players, Ranked by MLB Fans

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Basketball

List of the best NBA players of the past decade, ranked by fans and people like you. Vote below, then head over and check out <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-nba-players-2010s/ranker-nba" target="_blank">the best NBA players of the 2010s</a>.

Shaquille O'Neal

The Best NBA Players Of The 2000s

Best NBA Players of the '00s: List of Top Basketball Players of 2000s

Who are the best closers in baseball history? The players on this list shut down late innings with both class and style. Many of them are/were considered the best in the bullpen -- and among the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-baseball-players-of-all-time" target="_blank">greatest baseball players of all time</a>, for that matter. Some are still playing, but others have officially retired from Major League Baseball. Enjoy this list of the top closing pitchers, vote for the closers you think are the greatest to ever hit the mound, and feel free to re-rank this list in any order you see fit.

The best relief pitchers ever in baseball have one thing in common: They get the job done. When a closer takes the mound, it's crunch time. Often, the closer has the awesome responsibility of helping his team hold a narrow lead. One run could change the outcome, and the relief pitcher has to make sure no one hits him. There is a reason why closers are the highest paid relief players on the team, after all.

Looking for more great baseball-related lists? Cast your votes for the <a href="/crowdranked-list/top-50-current-best-baseball-players" target="_blank">top current baseball players</a>, the <a href="/crowdranked-list/greatest-designated-hitters-of-all-time" target="_blank">greatest designated hitters of all time</a> and the <a href="/crowdranked-list/best-hitters-in-baseball-history" target="_blank">best hitters in baseball history</a>.

Trevor Hoffman

The Best Closers in Baseball History

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The Greatest Athletes Ever

Famous athletes who could have dominated a second sport tell the story of men and women with so much athletic ability that they shouldn't be limited to being the best at just one sport when they could easily find success in several sports. Many athletes have tried to become successful two-sport athletes and few have succeeded but dozens more have the potential.This list isn't about the notable two-sport athletes like Deion Sanders, who won both the Super Bowl and a World Series, or Hershel Walker, who won the Heisman Trophy, appeared in the Winter Olympics in bobsled and competed in mixed martial arts, or Michael Jordan, who returned after retiring from the NBA to play in the MLB, or Bo Jackson, who enjoyed success playing professional football and baseball during his career. This list is about the athletes who despite having the talent to dominate two sports, stuck to one and became one of the best to ever play.For many athletes, this choice between two sports was an early one. Tom Brady for instance was selected in the MLB Draft but declined to play football. His three Super Bowl rings and numerous NFL records show he made a wise choice. Kirk Gibson was one of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-nfl-wide-receiver/ranker-sports?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best wide receivers</a> in NCAA Football but chose the MLB contract offer over the one from the NFL. He went on to win two World Series and is still active as a highly successful MLB manager. Wilt Chamberlain had the choice of track, basketball, volleyball, boxing and football in his early years. He picked basketball and for that is now a household name.These big names and so many more from professional football, basketball, baseball, hockey and other sports could have easily dominated a second sport. For one reason or another they made the tough decision to focus on one primary sport and in many cases went on to become legends in that sport. It would be tough to think that they regret the decision but one they certainly look back upon and wonder "what if?"

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When it comes to the top NBA players of all time, there&#39;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&#39;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&#39;ve ever asked, &quot;Who&#39;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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Soccer: The Beautiful Game

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 Stéfano, 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.

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The Best Soccer Players Of All Time

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The Best Soccer Players Of All Time, Ranked

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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&#39;s raw talent and born ability. Some individuals seem to prodigally gifted in their sport of choice, and it&#39;s hard to discount the importance of this kind of natural talent. However, it&#39;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&#39;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

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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&#39;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&#39;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&#39;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 class="edS-cl" 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 best quarterbacks in NFL 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;

Ken Stabler

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Roger Federer

Novak Djokovic

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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. 

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Patrick Rafter

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Greatest Male Tennis Players of the Open Era

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?

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Best Men's Tennis Players of All Time

Who are the greatest pitchers of all time? Trying to decide who is the absolute greatest MLB pitcher ever is challenging&nbsp;to say the least, but it can be done -&nbsp;right here. This list includes some of the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-baseball-players-of-all-time" target="_blank">best Major League Baseball players of all time</a>, but it is by no means complete. Add anyone you think is missing, vote for your favorites, and&nbsp;re-rank this list in any order you choose. Featuring starting pitchers, players known for throwing the fastest pitches and cool curveballs, Black pitchers, left handed pitchers, and more, our rankings include&nbsp;old baseball legends and the new players currently pitching today. Who are the most famous pitchers in the world? Are your favorites in the top 25? Get your votes in, and let&#39;s see who&#39;s the best of the best.

Each of the excellent baseball pitchers on this list can&nbsp;arguably&nbsp;be called the &quot;best,&quot; but they&#39;re all names every baseball fan should know. Some were known for their incredible fastballs; others, including Sandy Koufax and Bert Blyleven, are known for being some of the <a href="/crowdranked-list/greatest-curveball-pitchers-of-all-time" target="_blank">greatest curveball pitchers of all time</a>. These are the famous pitchers who managed, with sheer skill, to outwit and beat some of the <a href="/crowdranked-list/best-hitters-in-baseball-history" target="_blank">best hitters in baseball history</a>, too.

If you&#39;re interested in some modern-era baseball phenoms, check out this list of the <a href="/list/best-current-mlb-pitchers/ranker-baseball" target="_blank">best current MLB pitchers</a>, and vote for the current players you think deserve the top spots.

The Greatest Pitchers of All Time

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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&#39;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&#39;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.