Greatest Athletes of the 2010s
The greatest sports people who defined the 2010s — across football, boxing, athletics, tennis, basketball and more.
2010s by Sport
The leading athletes across every discipline in the 2010s.
Athletes of the 2010s
Browse all 1875 athletes who defined sport in the 2010s.
American
Aaron Donald
Defensive Tackle
American defensive tackle widely regarded as one of the greatest interior linemen in NFL history, kn…
American
Aaron Rodgers
Quarterback
American football quarterback renowned for precision passing, mobility, and four NFL MVP awards incl…
American
Adrian Peterson
Running Back
American football running back who holds the NFL single-game rushing record with 296 yards and won t…
American
Aidan Hutchinson
Defensive End
American defensive end who starred at University of Michigan before becoming the #2 overall pick in …
American
Alvin Kamara
Running Back
American running back who became one of the NFL's most versatile offensive weapons, known for his re…
American
Amon-Ra St. Brown
Wide Receiver
American wide receiver who became one of the NFL's most productive young receivers with the Detroit …
American
Antonio Brown
Wide Receiver
American wide receiver known for exceptional route-running and prolific receiving statistics, winnin…
American
Antonio Gates
Tight End
American tight end who played 16 NFL seasons with San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers, 8x Pro Bowler and …
American
Becca Longo
Kicker
American kicker who became the first woman to receive a NCAA Division II football scholarship, playi…
American
Ben Roethlisberger
Quarterback
American NFL quarterback who won two Super Bowls with Pittsburgh Steelers, known for his physical pl…
American
Brandon Aiyuk
Wide Receiver
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver whose dynamic playmaking ability and contested catch reliability h…
American
Breece Hall
Running Back
American running back who became youngest player in NFL history to record 1,000+ scrimmage yards in …
American
Brett Favre
Quarterback
American NFL quarterback who played 20 seasons, famous for his consecutive starts record and gunslin…
American
Brock Purdy
Quarterback
American football quarterback who became the last pick in the 2022 NFL Draft before leading the San …
American
C.J. Stroud
Quarterback
Houston Texans quarterback and 2023 Offensive Rookie of the Year whose poise, accuracy and leadershi…
American
Calvin Johnson
Wide Receiver
American football wide receiver who played for the Detroit Lions (2007-2015), known for his exceptio…
American
Calvin Ridley
Wide Receiver
American wide receiver who overcame mental health challenges to become a standout NFL player, earnin…
American
Cameron Jordan
Defensive End
American defensive end who became the New Orleans Saints' all-time sacks leader and earned nine Pro …
American
CeeDee Lamb
Wide Receiver
American wide receiver who leads the NFL in receiving yards (2023) and holds multiple Dallas Cowboys…
American
Champ Bailey
Cornerback
American cornerback widely regarded as one of the greatest defensive backs in NFL history, known for…
American
Chris Olave
Wide Receiver
American wide receiver who starred at Ohio State before being drafted by the New Orleans Saints in 2…
American
Christian McCaffrey
Running Back
American running back who became one of the NFL's most versatile players, achieving rare 1,000 rushi…
American
Christian Watson
Wide Receiver
American wide receiver who plays for the Green Bay Packers in the NFL, known for his speed and big-p…
American
Cooper Kupp
Wide Receiver
American wide receiver who became the first player since 2005 to win the NFL receiving Triple Crown,…
American
Dak Prescott
Quarterback
American NFL quarterback who led the Dallas Cowboys to multiple playoff appearances and earned Pro B…
American
Darrelle Revis
Cornerback
American cornerback widely considered one of the greatest defensive backs in NFL history, known for …
American
Davante Adams
Wide Receiver
American wide receiver who became one of the NFL's most dominant pass catchers with exceptional rout…
American
De'Von Achane
Running Back
Miami Dolphins running back whose otherworldly burst and change of direction have made him one of th…
American
Deebo Samuel
Running Back / Wide Receiver
American wide receiver who became one of the NFL's most versatile offensive weapons, earning three P…
Mexican
Diana Flores
Quarterback (Flag Football)
Mexican flag football quarterback who led Mexico to the 2022 IFAF Women's Flag Football World Champi…
American
DK Metcalf
Wide Receiver
American NFL wide receiver known for elite speed, physicality, and Pro Bowl selections with the Seat…
American
Drake London
Wide Receiver
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver whose size, physicality and yards-after-catch ability have made him on…
American
Drew Brees
Quarterback
American quarterback who holds multiple NFL passing records and led the New Orleans Saints to their …
American
Ed Reed
Safety
American football safety who played 12 NFL seasons, primarily with Baltimore Ravens. Hall of Fame in…
American
Eli Manning
Quarterback
American NFL quarterback who led the New York Giants to two Super Bowl victories, defeating the unde…
American
Fred Warner
Linebacker
American NFL linebacker who became one of the league's premier defensive players with the San Franci…
American
Garrett Wilson
Wide Receiver
American wide receiver who became the youngest player in NFL history to record 1,000+ receiving yard…
American
George Kittle
Tight End
American football tight end known for his dynamic receiving ability and blocking, holding the NFL si…
American
J.J. Watt
Defensive End
American football defensive end who dominated the NFL with the Houston Texans, winning three Defensi…
American
Ja'Marr Chase
Wide Receiver
American wide receiver who won the 2019 College Football National Championship with LSU and set the …
American
Jalen Hurts
Quarterback
American NFL quarterback who led Philadelphia Eagles to Super Bowl LVII and became NFL MVP runner-up…
American
Jalen Ramsey
Cornerback
American cornerback widely regarded as one of the NFL's elite defensive backs, known for his shutdow…
American
Jared Goff
Quarterback
Detroit Lions quarterback who has transformed into one of the league's most efficient passers, leadi…
American
Jason Witten
Tight End
American football tight end who played 17 NFL seasons, primarily with Dallas Cowboys, earning 11 Pro…
American
Jayden Daniels
Quarterback
American quarterback who won the 2023 Heisman Trophy at LSU before becoming NFL Offensive Rookie of …
American
Jaylen Waddle
Wide Receiver
American wide receiver who set NFL rookie receiving record with 104 catches in 2021 and became three…
American
Jen Welter
Linebacker/Coach
American football player and coach who became the first woman to coach in the NFL and first to play …
American
Jessica Mendoza
Athlete/Broadcaster (Softball)
American softball player and broadcaster who won Olympic gold in 2004 and became the first woman to …
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