Top 10 Hottest Male Athletes

With his chiseled jawline, deep brown eyes and consistently effective play, you’d expect this wide receiver for the New York Jets to have a head so big it wouldn’t fit through the locker room door. But by all accounts, Eric Decker is just a nice guy who does his job and does it well – while looking good, of course. With his equally hot country star wife Jessie James by his side, things are only getting better for Mr. Decker – who’s called “Zoolander” by some teammates, partly due to his looks and partly due to his ad campaign for Buffalo David Bitton. Needless to say his love for the game and his killer smile absolutely floor us.

Those of us in the West may not be up to date on our Japanese football, but this handsome devil is regarded as one of the greatest of his generation! He’s competed in the Olympics, participated in various FIFA World Cups, and his involvement as a member of various Italian football clubs was so well received that he was awarded one of the country’s highest honors. And he accomplished all of this in just ten years before retiring with dignity – looking damn fine as he did so. Despite his departure from the sport, he’s maintained his athletic physique, and his heavy involvement in the fashion industry ensures that he’s always looking sharp whenever we lay eyes on him!

This Carolina Panthers QB didn’t just step onto the football scene; he exploded onto it. Drafted back in 2011, he’s the only player in recent memory to nab the Heisman Trophy, a national championship win and to be the first overall draft pick within one year – and that’s without even mentioning the insane amount of accolades he was awarded in 2015. With his energetic and youthful personality and characteristic maturity on and off the field, he’s definitely on a personal winning streak – and is quickly becoming something of a fashion icon. Plus, all those NFL workouts have given him quite the body – one that we’d hate to take on in a game, but love to look at.

He’s transitioned from center to right fielder, and from one all-star team to the next! This two-time Gold Glove and Silver Slugger Award winner, is now a prominent star of the San Diego Padres, bringing not only talent to the team but also a dashing smile… And maybe a bit of paparazzi attention, as the former flame of both Khloe Kardashian and Rihanna. But aside from his high profile romances, it’s nice to hear that Kemp is deeply invested in children’s charities, even forming his own. His humble demeanor just adds to his overall charm, a charm that is also aided by his athletic build and meaningful body art. Now that’s a homerun we can get behind.

It’s safe to say, if you see the words “Calvin Klein model” on any athlete’s resume, he’s gonna make a list like this. But let’s not diminish the accomplishments of Freddie Ljungberg, who’s one of the greatest football players ever to come out of Sweden. Ljungberg spent most of his career as a winger for British football club Arsenal, while also representing his native country during various Euro and World Cups. As it turns out he wasn’t just setting the pitch on fire with goals, but also as an underwear model for the aforementioned Calvin Klein. If you do some homework, you may come across a few ads featuring the Swedish hunk showing off his ball skills. Is it getting hot in here?

His sporting career may’ve been a short one, as was his stint in a boy band, but this rugby player certainly made an impact. Playing wing for the Glasgow Warriors, a nearly fatal neck injury cost him his career as an athlete. It’s not all doom and gloom however, as he’s gone on to make quite the name for himself as a male model, and let us tell you: he is not afraid to let everything show – and we mean everything. Leaving the rugby world clearly didn’t diminish his enthusiasm for working out… Whether he’s suited up or on display for all to see, we’re extremely grateful he’s not camera shy!

He’s regarded as one of the best football players of all time, and he’s proved it again and again on the pitch. This forward has set too many records to list, but some of his greatest accomplishments include being chosen captain of the Portuguese national team, becoming Real Madrid’s all-time top scorer and being picked as 2015’s most liked person on Facebook. He’s got the technique, the wealth and the charm to turn him into Portugal’s biggest heartthrob, as well as the style and status to become a fashion icon. Even if you ignore his toned and sleek frame, five minutes listening to that voice and he’s bound to be your player of choice.

He’s led the Patriots to the Super Bowl six times, took the lead during the team’s undefeated season and is considered among the greatest quarterbacks in history. And for a guy who’s pushing 40, Tom Brady’s still got that youthful charm about him, along with a chiseled look and piercing blue eyes that are simply irresistible. If you need any more evidence of his hotness, just take a look at his Brazilian supermodel wife Gisele Bündchen. With multiple endorsement deals under his belt and enough of a personality to have appeared in various films and TV shows, Tom Terrific does not disappoint.

Polo may not seem like a conventional “hot guy” sport, but when you see Igancio “Nacho” Figueras riding suavely atop his horse you might reconsider. Sure, he’s one of the world’s greatest polo players, playing for the Black Watch Polo Team in various championships. But this native Argentinian became the face of Ralph Lauren Black Label in 2005, helping to raise the profile of his chosen sport as well as the brand. His accent, the way he rocks an open shirt and his easy handling of steeds gives him an air of royalty and class, encouraging Vanity Fair readers to vote him as the second most handsome man in the world in 2009 – ahead of Brad Pitt.

Before we reveal our number one pick, here are few honorable mentions:
- David Oliver
Hurdles

- Brady Quinn
American Football

- Henrik Lundqvist
Hockey

- Rafael Nadal
Tennis

- Cole Hamels
Baseball

- Adam Scott
Golf

He went from Manchester United to England’s national team to a global sex symbol in the blink of an eye, and is still adored to this day. Playing for a variety of clubs both within his home country and across the pond, he’s now retired and focused more on charity and business. An Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire who happens to have a modeling career that would make anyone’s knees buckle and endorsement deals multiple, Becks hasn’t done too bad for himself! Questionable haircuts aside, Mr. Golden Balls’ Adonis-esque body and hauntingly gorgeous gaze define him as the pinnacle of male sexiness in the sporting world!

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