Foreign media ranks top 100 athletes in history: Messi 3rd, only one footballer in top ten, Ronaldo 14th, Pelé 18th.

The Messi-Ronaldo rivalry remains an eternal topic in football! Recently, foreign media Global Statistics selected the top 100 athletes in history. In the football category, Messi once again surpassed Ronaldo, becoming the only player to break into the top ten on the list. Messi ranks 3rd, Ronaldo 14th, and Pelé 18th.

Foreign media Global Statistics top 100 athletes:

• 1st: Jordan / Basketball.
• 2nd: Muhammad Ali / Boxing.
• 3rd: Messi / Football.
• 4th: Phelps / Swimming.
• 5th: Bolt / Sprinting.
• 6th: Babe Ruth / Baseball.
• 7th: Federer / Tennis.
• 8th: LeBron James / Basketball.
• 9th: Tyson / Boxing.
• 10th: Jesse Owens / Athletics.

Football rankings: Messi 3rd, Ronaldo 14th, Pelé 18th, Ronaldo Nazário 36th, Zidane 46th, Klinsmann 57th, Beckham 58th, Thomas Müller 82nd, Rooney 89th.

It can only be said that foreign media Global Statistics’ top 100 athletes list is somewhat glorified, reflecting influence in the U.S. rather than pure ability. The three football kings, Messi, Pelé, and Maradona, are undeniably legendary. What’s your opinion on the Global Statistics top 100 athletes list?