10 Most Handsome Football Players on the Planet

Football players are no longer solely renowned for winning games; these days, their attractiveness can also contribute to their popularity. The world’s most attractive football players have captivated their supporters with their physical features in addition to their admirable work ethic. Our list of some of the most handsome football players includes some familiar stars.

Fans like football players like Gerard Pique, David Beckham, and Cristiano Ronaldo. Millions of people have fallen in love with them because of their endearing attitude and physical beauty. The Argentine magician Lionel Messi is regarded as one of the world’s most attractive football players, despite having a small stature as compared to other football players in this list. In this article, we will make a list of the top 10 most handsome football players on the planet.

Of course, while a range of these players are retired legends, some are also currently active, still attracting fans all over the world not just with their skills, but also their looks. Without further ado, we look into out list of the most handsome football players in the world.

Ranking Factors

Our list of the most handsome football players in the world has been based on the following factors:

Looks: First and foremost, it is the looks, and the visual quality of the football players that will determine where they are ranked.

Marketability and social media: Considering how this list is so closely linked to both marketability of a player and his social media following, these factors will also come in handy while determining our list.

Most Handsome Football Players

10. Olivier Giroud (France & Los Angeles FC)

France’s Olivier Giroud is one of the most handsome footballers in the world. Many of us have been watching him play this game for quite a long time. His calmness works like magic and the way he carries himself like his dressing style and hairstyles, make him more handsome in person. The Los Angeles striker has been a sensational figure, thanks to his physical appearance. The former France striker has been known for his physicality and looks, he has more than 3.5 million followers on his social media account.

9. Robert Lewandowski (Poland & Barcelona)

The Polish striker, Robert Lewandowski is the ‘Da Vinci’ of goalscoring. After breaking multiple records in the Bundesliga, he left Bayern Munich to try his luck at Barcelona. Despite failing to win a lot of trophies, Lewandowski has stood tall to reign supreme in the scoring chart. With beautiful yet sharp eyes and a wide jawline, he has been blessed with an attractive face and his athletic physique makes it even more stunning. His personality and dressing sense also make him one of the best-looking footballers and has amassed more than 37.1 million Instagram followers.

8. Alisson Becker (Brazil & Liverpool)

A list of the most handsome football players will be incomplete without Alisson Becker. The Liverpool shot-stopper is one of the most charismatic and humble figures in the footballing world. He currently dons the shirt of the Reds in the English Premier League. He looks like a charming hero who has come out of the fairytale. The Brazilian goalie has beautiful eyes which makes him more charming and elegant. The Brazilian has amassed more than 9 million followers on Instagram thanks to his tall stature, and sharp looks.

7. Lionel Messi (Argentina & Inter Miami)

One of the greatest football players, Lionel Messi is also one of the most handsome footballers. Fans still stay awake at night just to get a glimpse of him showing magical displays on the turf. A god-like beard which compliments his short hair, makes him one of the most handsome football players. Riding persistent success, Messi went on to clinch eight Ballon d’Or awards including the most number of trophies in football. After spending 17-18 years at Barcelona, he moved to the USA to play for Inter Miami. Not only is he one of the greatest footballers but also one of the most followed footballers on Instagram with 505 million followers behind his long-term rival Cristiano Ronaldo.

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6. Jack Grealish (England & Manchester City)

The forward with the quick feet! This is how Jack Grealish used to be introduced to English football a few years ago. During his Aston Villa days, he became a center of attraction, courtesy of his beautiful face and well-built physique. Fans, especially women, have a huge crush on him, which has been proved by his social media interactions. Even after his transfer from Villa Park to Manchester City, we haven’t seen a dip in his huge popularity on social media platforms as he has amassed more than 8.7 million Instagram followers. Jack has one of the best hairstyles which compliments him, not just during a game but off the field as well.

5. Ferran Torres (Spain & Barcelona)

Ferran Torres is one of the most handsome football players in the world. After spending a sustainable period at Manchester City, he moved to Barcelona in search of more success and playtime. In 2022, Torres completed his move to Camp Nou on a massive five-year contract including a €1 billion release clause. His physical beauty attracted many models to him during his stay in England. He has maintained his presence on social media platforms where he is seen consistently posting his workout routines. FC Barcelona winger has amassed more than 5.4 million Instagram followers.

4. Gerard Pique (Retired)

Another player on the list of the most handsome football players in the world is Gerard Pique. His attractive eyes and blonde hair make him a charming man. He was married to one of the most beautiful singers, Shakira. Pique was a vital figure in the golden era of Barcelona’s dominance in the domestic as well as European competitions. The 37-year-old player is considered one of the most influential defenders in history and has more than 22 million Instagram followers.

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3. David Beckham (Retired)

There was a time when David Beckham used to entertain the fans with his magical free-kick goals and charm, not to mention the evergreen quote on him, “BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM”. Beckham is so handsome that if a film is made about his life, then only he will be able to portray himself given his dressing style and bold personality. The bona fide English player was part of the glorious era of Real Madrid and Manchester United where he won plenty of trophies. He is arguably the best looking football players. The footballer-turned-businessman has maintained good health, which reflects on his handsome face. He has amassed more than 88 million followers on Instagram.

2. Marco Asensio ( Spain & Aston Villa)

Marco Asensio’s popularity amongst his fans due to his good looks justified the rumors of him dating famous pop singer Dua Lipa. The former Real Madrid forward enjoys a lavish lifestyle. In his social media accounts, people often praise his good-looking eyes and pretty smile. Asensio’s popularity as a good-looking man has been more effective in establishing his name than his contribution to football. The Spanish champion currently plies his trade with Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1 and has garnered more than 15.2 million Instagram followers. 

1. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal & Al Nassr)

Cristiano Ronaldo is not only the most handsome football player but also the most-followed person on Instagram with more than 645 million followers. He is so stylish that he can easily outrun any model or hero. No wonder why he has been in relationships with several beautiful models in his life before settling down with his long-time girlfriend, Georgiana Rodriguez.

His famous stint with Real Madrid, which saw him record more than 400 goals and win four Champions League, was also full of many controversies related to women models. His good looks have earned him countless opportunities to be featured on the cover pictures of plenty of global magazines. It’s fair to say that Cristiano Ronaldo is the most stylish footballer on earth. 

He has amassed more than 1 billion followers across all social media platforms including YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Top 10 Most Handsome Football Players in the World

Rank	Player	Age	Country	Club/Status	Instagram Followers
1	Cristiano Ronaldo	40	Portugal	Al-Nassr	652M
2	Marco Asensio	29	Spain	Aston Villa	15.2M
3	David Beckham	49	England	Retired	88M
4	Gerard Pique	38	Spain	Retired	22M
5	Ferran Torres	24	Spain	FC Barcelona	5.4M
6	Jack Grealish	29	England	Manchester City	8.7M
7	Lionel Messi	37	Argentina	Inter Miami	505M
8	Alisson Becker	32	Brazil	Liverpool	9M
9	Robert Lewandowski	36	Poland	FC Barcelona	37.1M
10	Olivier Giroud	38	France	Los Angeles FC	3.5M

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