The year 2023 has given a lot of entertainment to sports fans all around the world, and with the year about to end in almost one month, here in this article, we will have a look at the top five most searched athletes in the world across the different sports ranging from football, basketball, cricket, etc. in this calendar year.
1. Cristiano Ronaldo:
The Portuguese professional footballer, who has been considered a superstar of this sport, has been the most searched athlete, with a total of 199.4 million searches being reported by Google. He is currently seen playing for Al Nassr FC club and was also seen playing 9 games for his national side Portugal in 2023.
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2. Neymar:
The Brazilian footballer who recently joined Saudi Club Al Hilal has been the second most searched athlete in 2023, with a total impressions of 140.9 million on Google. In September 2023, he achieved a new record of being the highest-ever goal scorer for Brazil by surpassing his rival player Pele.
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3. Lionel Messi:
The 2022 World Cup-winning football player from Argentina has been the third most searched sporting personality on Google, with a total of 104.4 million impressions. Lionel Messi is considered a legend of this sport alongside above players like Ronaldo and recently he was seen joining the Inter Miami club.
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4. LeBron James:
LeBron James is the all-time highest leading scorer in NBA history and has been regarded as the greatest player in this sport. He has been the fourth most searched athlete, with a total impressions of 72.1 million on Google searches. For the last three seasons, he was seen playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, and currently, he remains the oldest player in the NBA, which shows his longevity in this sport.
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5. Virat Kohli:
Legendary batsman King Kohli was seen breaking several records in the 2023 World Cup, which also saw him reach the milestone of getting his 50th century in ODIs. Kohli’s passion and hardworking nature have earned him many accolades, which meant he also became the fifth most searched athlete on Google with a total impressions of 68 million searches.
