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This year's ESPN World Fame 100 is a compilation of some of the biggest names in sports. Here is everything you need to know about our list, from the newcomers to our methodology to some who might have not cracked the Top 100 but are still making an impact. ESPN World Fame 100: The complete listTo find the 100 most famous athletes in the world, we started with 600 of the biggest names in sports, drawn from 67 countries. ESPN's Sports Analytics Group then ranked those athletes based on a proprietary formula that took into account three fame factors: Google Trend score, social media following and endorsement dollars. Here is the breakdown: The 100: Which athlete is No. 1? | Spanish | Portuguese Fame FAQ: The five most burning questions about our list espnW: The Top 25 most famous female athletes En Espanol: Los atletas más famosos del mundo ESPN UK: Predicting the 2023 list 使用中文阅读: The list | China's most famous athletes | And what about Cr7?
Basketball Kevin Durant came to Golden State to win NBA championships ... and picked up a wide-ranging investment portfolio along the way. KD dishes on the business side of his empire. Darren Rovell | Read in Mandarin Boxing It is hard to maintain such a humble personality in combat sports, but Anthony Joshua's unique likability combined with his pure explosiveness in the ring make him a headline act in the UK -- and a new entrant in the Fame 100 list. Sean Nevin Watch: The other Brits who join Joshua on the list are ... ESPN Mexico: Canelo a polarizing figure, but his talent is undeniable
Cricket Virat Kohli is the most famous athlete in India. Captain of India's national cricket team and married to a Bollywood star, he can no longer go anywhere without being mobbed by crowds. We catch up with Kohli as he navigates the claustrophobia of his fame. Wright Thompson Cricinfo: Infamy, redemption entwine for Smith and Warner AB de Villiers, the modern cricket lover's favorite ESPN India: Ronaldo? Kohli? At look at the pitfalls of fame Watch: Which India stars join Kohli on our list?
Football Lionel Messi only seems like the least interesting man in the world. Listen closely and the footballer's silence speaks louder than most athletes' shouts. Sam Borden ESPN Argentina: Why we can't fully appreciate Messi right now | Spanish ESPN Colombia: James Rodriguez, the role model | Spanish ESPN Chile: Alexis Sanchez's rise to top of world stage | Spanish ESPN Brasil: Why Neymar can't escape the limelight ESPN Brasil: Marcelo finds himself among football elite ESPN Brasil: Alves, the fashion and social media icon ESPN Brasil: What makes Coutinho a star ESPN Mexico: Chicharito's family path to football glory | Spanish ESPN Mexico: Ochoa has stood out on European football stage | Spanish
Golf Before winning the 2015 PGA Championship, Jason Day gained fame for being the gracious bridesmaid in several major tournaments. In September 2015, he made it to World No. 1 for the first of three occasions, staying there for a collective total of 51 weeks and making him one of the biggest names in the sport. Read more NHL For ESPN's third annual World Fame 100 list, we calculated the most famous athletes in sports. For the second year in a row, no hockey players cracked the top 100. Here's why. Read more Olympic Sports Yuzuru Hanyu, the 23-year-old Japanese figure skater who in February became the first man in 66 years to win back-to-back Olympic gold medals, is no ordinary figure skater. He's a rock star. We go searching for Hanyu's fans and figure out the meaning behind those who worship him around the world. Elaine Teng Tennis Caroline Wozniacki says she's never chased fame, only tennis excellence. But her search for fulfillment? That's been a longer, tougher journey. Allison Glock espnW: Serena tops our most famous female athletes list espnW: How Sania Mirza is inspiring a new generation of female athletes ESPN Argentina: How Juan Martin del Potro continues to be one of Argentina's biggest stars | Spanish
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