ESPN's director of analytics, devised a formula that combines endorsements with social media following and internet search popularity to create the ESPN World Fame 100 rankings
Top 10
1.Cristiano Ronaldo
2.LeBron James
3. Lionel Messi
4. Roger Federer
5. Phil Mickelson
6. Neymar
7. Usain Bolt
8. Kevin Durant
9. Rafael Nadal
10. Tiger Woods
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Football is by far the most popular sport with 38 players on the list, followed by basketball (13), golf (11), tennis (10), and American football (8).
The United States is the most represented country with 35 athletes. Brazil is second with 9, followed by Germany (7), and England (5).
8 of the athletes are women. Ronda Rousey is the most popular female athlete at No. 16, just ahead of Serena Williams at No. 19.
There are no baseball or hockey players on the list.