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Here are the top 10 athletes in the world heading into 2025!
10. Josh Allen
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – OCTOBER 16: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills calls a play at the line during the third quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on October 16, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jason Hanna/Getty Images)
Josh Allen has been the definition of the MVP this NFL season; going into the season, he had a lot of doubters due to losing his best receiver, but he has proved the doubters wrong, and he is currently on pace to win his 1st NFL MVP.
9. Carlos Alcaraz
VILLENA, SPAIN – DECEMBER 18: Carlos Alcaraz of Spain plays a backhand volley during a pre season practice session in his preparation for next month’s Australian Open at Juan Carlos Ferrero Equelite Sports Academy on December 18, 2024 in Villena, Spain. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Carlos Alcaraz has been the best tennis player in the world in 2024; there is no break in sight for him, his athleticism and shot variety have led him to win 4 major titles.
8. Patrick Mahomes
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – JANUARY 13: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts as he takes the field before the AFC Wild Card Playoffs against the Miami Dolphins at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 13, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Patrick Mahomes has been struggling statistically for his standards in his 2024 campaign. However, his team is the best in the NFL, and he has proven himself to be the best player in the NFL when it matters most.
7. Nikola Jokic
DENVER, CO – APRIL 07: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets dribbles against the Memphis Grizzlies at Ball Arena on April 7, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Mito/Clarkson Creative/Getty Images)
Nikola Jokic is currently leading the NBA in 3-point percentage and triple-doubles while still coming off of his 3rd NBA MVP; he has shown time and time again that he is the best player in the NBA and is a winner in the league.
6. Connor McDavid
EDMONTON, AB – MAY 14: Connor McDavid #97 of the Edmonton Oilers celebrates a goal against the Los Angeles Kings during the third period in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place on May 14, 2022 in Edmonton, Canada. (Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images)
Connor McDavid has been the best hockey player in this decade, with his sheer dominance leading his team to the Stanley Cup Finals and falling just short to the Florida Panthers after nearly completing a generational comeback.
5. Simone Biles
PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 05: Simone Biles of Team United States poses with her Paris 2024 Olympic medals following the Artistic Gymnastics Women’s Floor Exercise Final on day ten of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on August 05, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Biles has been outstanding ever since she burst onto the Olympic scene in 2016; she has been the best gymnast in the world since then totaling 11 medals, 7 of them being gold.
4. Mo Salah
LONDON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 22: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrates scoring his sides fifth goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Liverpool FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 22, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
Mo Salah is currently on pace to win the Ballon D’or by leading the Premier League in goals and assists; he would also be leading every other top 5 league in the world aside from the Spanish League, where he would be in 2nd for goals.
3. Katie Ledecky
PARIS, FRANCE – AUGUST 04: (BROADCAST-OUT) Olympian Katie Ledecky of Team United States poses on the Today Show Set on August 04, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Kristy Sparow/Getty Images)
Katie Ledecky has been the best female swimmer in the world for a long time. She has 9 gold medals and almost every record in the books, and she is showing no signs of showing down.
2. Scottie Scheffler
CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO – AUGUST 23: Scottie Scheffler of the United States follows his shot from the 12th tee during the second round of the BMW Championship at Castle Pines Golf Club on August 23, 2024 in Castle Rock, Colorado. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Scottie Scheffler is the most dominant golfer we have seen since Tiger, he has been elite in all aspects of his game and will be looking to take everything in 2025.
1. Shohei Ohtani
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – MARCH 20: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a single in the 3rd inning during the 2024 Seoul Series game between Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres at Gocheok Sky Dome on March 20, 2024 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)
Shohei Ohtani has been the best player in the MLB for 4 years now, coming off his third MVP and his first World Series, he is arguably the hottest athlete in the world right now.
