The 15 most popular athletes of all time have been ranked

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By Andrew Smith

Updated Oct 18, 2023

The 15 most popular athletes of all time have been ranked - Lionel Messi 7th

Cristiano Ronaldo, Muhammad Ali, and Serena Williams are among the top 15 most popular athletes of all time, according to fans' rankings.
Tom Brady has played in more Super Bowls and won more Super Bowls than any other player in NFL history, so he also makes the list.
Wayne Gretzky holds numerous records in the NHL, including a single-season haul of 92 goals and a point streak of 51 games, so he too makes the top 15.