Editorial · All 713 ranked
Greatest
Greatest
Athletes of All Time
One ranking. Every sport. Every athlete we cover, weighed by dominance, longevity, honours and cultural impact.
Scores blend championships, individual awards, records and legacy. The top three earn gold, silver and bronze. A living list, updated as careers unfold.
| Rank | Athlete | Sport | Nation | Honours | Honours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 701 | GuntherWrestling | Wrestling | 0 | ||
| 702 | Isack HadjarF1 · Driver | F1 |  France | FIA Formula 2 Championshipx2 | 2 |
| 703 | Francesco BagnaiaMotoGP · Rider | MotoGP |  Italy | MotoGP World Championx2 | 2 |
| 704 | Jeremy DokuFootball · Winger | Football |  Belgium | Premier Leaguex1 | 1 |
| 705 | Ross SmithDarts | Darts |  England | 0 | |
| 706 | Cole PalmerFootball · Attacking midfielder, Winger | Football | England | UEFA European Under-21 Championshipx2 | 2 |
| 707 | Bryan MbeumoFootball · Right winger | Football |  Cameroon | Promotion to Premier Leaguex2 | 2 |
| 708 | Emma RaducanuTennis · Singles | Tennis |  United Kingdom | US Open Championx1 | 1 |
| 709 | Enea BastianiniMotoGP · Rider | MotoGP | Italy | Moto2 World Championx2 | 2 |
| 710 | Martin ØdegaardFootball · Midfielder | Football |  Norway | Copa del Reyx1 | 1 |
| 711 | AntonyFootball | Football | 0 | ||
| 712 | Mike SmithHorse Racing | Horse Racing | 0 | ||
| 713 | Mark AllenSnooker | Snooker |  Northern Ireland | 0 |
Methodology: compiled from each athlete's documented honours, records and public estimates on their AthleteWiki profile. All 713 eligible athletes ranked. Updated 2026-07-14.