Most Popular Soccer Players - Ronaldo, Beckham, Mia Hamm, Brandy Chastain

If you type those words into your search engine, theFIFA Player of the Year Award twice. ( In 2001 and
answer you will get right now is probably going to be:2002). Hamm scored 158 goals in 275 matches in her
Cristiano Ronaldo. With looks that rivals super star,career and played in the Women's World Cup twice
David Beckham and the talent to boot, Ronaldo is a(1991 and 1999). She was also a member of the gold
superstar soccer standout that actually can play themedal Olympic team in 1996. On a personal level, Mia
game. Like most little boys, he started playing whenHamm has always been described as the quiet, and
he was young, around age eight but really started tounassuming member of the team. She is an excellent
be noticed two years later. Now, at the relativelyrole model, especially for young women who are
advanced age of twenty-two, Ronaldo has racked upbombarded with images of scantily clad, morally
53 goals in over 200 matches. Impressive numbers atbankrupt pop stars.
any age.Of course, if we are going to talk about Mia Hamm,
And what about Beckham? His move from the UK towe have to talk about Brandy Chastain as well. Even
Los Angeles was supposed to spark US interest inpeople who could not tell a soccer ball from a bocce
the sport of soccer. He is one good looking man, butball knows who Brandy is. After a thrilling victory, a
his injuries may well keep him from really making thetriumphant Ms. Chastain whipped off her top,
sport as popular here as it is worldwide. Hisrevealing her sport bra and sparking a veritable media
professional career began at sixteen when he startedfrenzy. Over 90,000 people were in attendance for
played for the Manchester United team. He wasthat event, not to mention the people watching at
asked to join Britain's World Cup Team in 1997. Evenhome and the countless replays. It has been on a
when he is not playing soccer, Beckham is a popularvariety of sports related count downs, including "Best
figure, his endorsement deals and stunning goodSports Moment Ever" to name just one. Not only did
looks make him very, very well known.she spark interest in soccer for young girls, but the
For me, the word "soccer" will always make me thinksale of sports bras jumped dramatically.
of Mia Hamm. Her stats are impressive and not justEvery sport has their popular stars. They are not
when compared to women- her stats arealways the flashy players, or the best looking.
phenomenal across the board. Mia started playing atSometimes they are the players that bring something
age 12 and just three years later played with the USextra to the sport and to the world around them. A
National Team- making her the youngest to ever playlittle touch of class, or a generous soul. Those are
for her country at that level. She is one of only twothe players that win hearts and then keep them
women listed on soccer great Pele's list of " The 125forever.
Best Soccer Players of All Times" and has won the