Greatest Athletes of the 2020s
The greatest sports people who defined the 2020s — across football, boxing, athletics, tennis, basketball and more.
2020s by Sport
The leading athletes across every discipline in the 2020s.
Athletes of the 2020s
Browse all 1402 athletes who defined sport in the 2020s.
American
Aaron Donald
Defensive Tackle
American defensive tackle widely regarded as one of the greatest interior linemen in NFL history, kn…
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
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
Bijan Robinson
Running Back
American football running back who starred at University of Texas before being drafted 8th overall b…
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
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 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
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
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
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
Joe Burrow
Quarterback
American quarterback who led LSU to national championship in 2019 before becoming Cincinnati Bengals…
American
Jordan Love
Quarterback
Green Bay Packers quarterback who stepped out of Aaron Rodgers' shadow to lead the Packers back to t…
American
Josh Allen
Quarterback
American NFL quarterback who transformed the Buffalo Bills into AFC contenders, known for his powerf…
American
Julio Jones
Wide Receiver
American wide receiver who played 11 NFL seasons, known for elite route-running and being one of the…
American
Justin Herbert
Quarterback
American quarterback who set multiple NFL rookie records in 2020 and became the Los Angeles Chargers…
American
Justin Jefferson
Wide Receiver
The fastest wide receiver to 100 catches in NFL history — whose footwork, hands and route-running ma…
American
Kenneth Walker III
Running Back
American running back who won 2021 Doak Walker Award at Michigan State before being drafted by Seatt…
American
Khalil Mack
Linebacker
American defensive end and linebacker who won 2016 NFL Defensive Player of the Year and earned 6 Pro…
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