Editorial · All 710 ranked
Youngest Stars in World Sport
The next generation is already here. Every athlete in the network, ranked by date of birth.
Each name links to a full profile with stats, honours and daily news.
| Rank | Athlete | Sport | Nation | Honours | Born |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 701 | Johan CruyffFootball · Forward, Attacking midfielder | Football |  Netherlands | Ballon d'Orx5 | April 25, 1947 |
| 702 | Kareem Abdul-JabbarBasketball · Center | Basketball |  United States | NBA Most Valuable Playerx7 | April 16, 1947 |
| 703 | George BestFootball · Right winger, attacking midfielder | Football |  Northern Ireland | European Footballer of the Yearx5 | May 22, 1946 |
| 704 | Billie Jean KingTennis · Right-handed (one-handed backhand) | Tennis | United States | Grand Slam singles titlesx7 | November 22, 1943 |
| 705 | Bobby FischerChess | Chess | United States | World Chess Championx4 | March 9, 1943 |
| 706 | PeléFootball · Forward | Football |  Brazil | FIFA World Cupx5 | October 23, 1940 |
| 707 | Richard PettyNASCAR · Driver | NASCAR | United States | NASCAR Cup Series Championshipsx8 | July 2, 1937 |
| 708 | Wilt ChamberlainBasketball · Center | Basketball | United States | NBA Championx11 | August 21, 1936 |
| 709 | Lester PiggottHorse Racing · Jockey | Horse Racing |  England | British Champion Jockeyx4 | November 5, 1935 |
| 710 | Ferenc PuskásFootball · Forward, Attacking Midfielder | Football |  Hungary | Olympic Gold Medalx8 | 1 April 1927 |
Methodology: compiled from each athlete's documented honours, records and public estimates on their AthleteWiki profile. All 710 eligible athletes ranked. Updated 2026-07-14.