Nigeria Super Eagles star Maduka Okoye has ended his nightmare at Watford with a move to Serie A side Udinese.
Forgotten Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is set to revive his career after swapping England for Italy.
Pulse Sports can report that Maduka has ended his nightmare at Championship side Watford following a move to Serie A club Udinese Calcio.
In this article, we will be looking at all the facts about Nigerian goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye: his biography, career, profile, age, salary, net worth, girlfriend, house, cars, pictures, latest news, transfer news, ready? Let’s dive right in.
The club confirmed the arrival of the Nigerian goalkeeper through a post on their official social media account as the goalkeeper becomes the latest Nigerian at the club, with Isaac Success already on the club’s payroll.
“Welcome, Maduka Okoye,” the club posted on their X.com account on Thursday morning.
Okoye to Udinese
According to a further statement on Udinese’s website, Okoye has already penned a four-year contract that will see him stay at the club until the summer of 2027.
“A young and talented goalkeeper arrives at Juventus. Maduka Okoye is a new Udinese player, he arrives from Watford FC and has signed a contract until 30 June 2027,” the club said in the statement.
Maduka Okoye found game time hard to come by at Watford, making just two appearances. (Photo Credit: Imago)
The transfer of the 23-year-old puts to an end what has been a difficult first year at Watford following his move to the Hornets from Eredivisie outfit Sparta Rotterdam.
Okoye joined the then-Premier League side in the winter of 2022 but spent the rest of the season at Rotterham where he ended the season in superb form by helping the club maintain their top-flight status
Super Eagles of Nigeria goalkeeper Maduka Okoye.
However, the Nigerian shot-stopper found game time difficult to come back after he returned to the club, making just two appearances since last summer.
Okoye’s brief
Born in Germany to a Nigerian father and a German mother, Maduka started his football journey at Bayer Leverkusen.
He then moved to Fortuna Dusseldorf where he rose through the ranks to the first team in 2020 before Rotterdam came calling.
Maduka Okoye/via Instagram
Okoye’s best moments so far came in the Eredivisie where he made 47 appearances for Rotterdam in his first spell and another 14 on loan from Watford.
Udinese also added why they signed the goalkeeper, with reference to his imposing nature and experience.
“An explosive goalkeeper, with great physicality and excellent technique, Okoye already has international experience with the Nigerian national team and in high-level leagues such as the Championship and the Dutch Eredivisie,” the club stated.
Not only are they so handsome that we can’t help but ogle over them, but these hot male celebrities are also exceptionally talented at what they do.
There has never been a shortage of good-looking celebs when it comes to the entertainment industry, and you can’t argue that fact with the likes of Tayo Faniran, Natse Jemide, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Mike Afolarin, and so many others.
With so many attractive male actors, singers, and models in the entertainment industry, it can be a daunting task to narrow down the list to just a few.
But we have done the work for you, so sit back and enjoy our curated selection of the most handsome male celebrities in Nigeria, in no particular order, and get ready to ogle over these hot gentlemen who have left us all weak in the knees!
1) Tobi Bakre
Tobi had all the women swooning with his onscreen performance as Babalola in the recent and famous movie, “Gangs of Lagos”. His grandeur, poise, and carriage left us all wanting more. Tobi oozed sex appeal right there on the screen, and the ladies couldn’t resist him.
From the handsome face, the toned body, the talent, the bag, everything is giving what it’s supposed to give. But ladies, better watch out, because Tobi is happily married with a kid.
With a series of successful movies to his name, Tobi shows no signs of stopping any time soon, and we are here for it! He killed his roles in “Sugar Rush”, “Brotherhood”, and of course “Gangs of Lagos”. We couldn’t be more proud of our very own Nigerian superstar.
Tobi is a true example of a talented and handsome Nigerian celebrity who has won our hearts over with his stunning looks, amazing talent, and dedication to his craft. We look forward to seeing more of his amazing work in the future and wish him all the best in his personal and professional life.
2) Tayo Faniran
Tayo is the new hot dude on the movie block. A sizzling sensation heating up the movie industry. His breakout role as Nino in Gangs of Lagos has left us all in awe, and it’s not just because of his jaw-dropping good looks (although we must admit, they are quite distracting).
Aside from his chiselled features and charming smile, Tayo wants to be recognized for his talent above all else. We can agree on that one. His captivating on-screen presence and swag have kept the internet talking for weeks on end.
Let’s not forget about his poise. Tayo is the definition of tall, dark, and handsome. He’s like a walking, talking chocolate bar that we just can’t resist. And the ladies? Well, they’re practically falling at his feet. Can you blame them?
Before his acting career took off, Tayo first caught our attention as a contestant on Big Brother Africa, where he represented Nigeria and made it all the way to the runner-up spot. But now, he’s making waves in the film industry and we couldn’t be more proud.
Tayo is always grateful for his success and never hesitates to thank God on his social media. We’re sure that this is just the beginning of an even more extraordinary career for this rising star.
3) Kunle Remi
This list can never be complete without mentioning Kunle Remi. Our very own Saro from the famous Anikulapo movie. We all know Kunle’s sex appeal onscreen is undeniable.
Kunle rose to fame after winning the highly coveted Gulder Ultimate Search in 2010, and since then, he’s become one of the most sought-after actors in the Nigerian film industry.
He’s a master of his craft, with numerous awards and recognitions under his belt, and he’s well-known for his role in the hit TV series, TINSEL, as well as his performances in Falling and ‘Anikulapo’, his most recent movie.
But let’s talk about the elephant in the room – Kunle’s looks. This man is a true specimen of physical perfection. With his light skin, tall frame, muscular build, and impeccable sense of style, he’s a sight to behold. Whenever he graces the screen, Kunle’s presence is undeniable.
And let’s not forget about his sense of humour – this man is hilarious. Show me a better combination than a talented, handsome actor with a great sense of humour. I’ll wait.
4) Mike Edwards
If we’re talking about the most handsome men in Nigeria, then Mike Edwards definitely takes the cake. This BBNaija heartthrob has stolen the hearts of many with his killer height and abs that could make anyone drool.
But don’t let his good looks fool you. This father of one is more than just a pretty face. He’s a smart businessman who has proven himself time and time again. He’s the first black man to own a cigar company in the United Kingdom and was even featured in the prestigious Essence Magazine.
And let’s not forget about his incredible athleticism – this Olympic gold medalist is a true all-star in every sense of the word. So if we’re to talk about the complete package, Mike Edwards’ got it. He’s got the looks, the brains, and the talent to take on the world.
5) Ozo
This man has it all – good looks, charm, intellect, you name it.
Ozo first caught our attention when he appeared on the Big Brother Naija Lockdown edition in 2020 where he became a fan favourite due to his controversial relations with a fellow housemate.
Ozo is the total definition of handsome. With his light skin tone, perfect hair – and of course the ladies’ favourite – beards, it’s obviously no wonder he has a massive female following on social media. And let’s not forget about his amazing fashion sense – this man can rock any wear like nobody’s business.
Aside from his good looks, Ozo is a man of many talents. He’s a successful entrepreneur and consultant, and he’s worked with the UEFA Federation for Europe, which he considers one of his most outstanding achievements.
So for all, you ladies who love a light-skinned man, Ozo has got the total package. Not only is he easy on the eyes, but he’s also single. So get your flirting game on, ladies!
6) Enyinna Nwigwe
Enyinna Nwigwe is one of Nigeria’s hottest and most talented actors, and it’s not hard to see why. With a smile that could give a Cheshire cat a run for its money and a physique that leaves both men and women green with envy, he’s become a fan favourite in the Nigerian film industry.
Enyinna first burst onto the scene in 2004, and since then, he’s starred in some of Nollywood’s biggest hits, including Wedding Party 1 and 2, Black November, and The Royal Hibiscus Hotel.
His performances have earned him numerous accolades, including the award for Best Supporting Actor at the 2015 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards.
But Enyinna’s talent is not the only thing that sets him apart. He’s also one of Nigeria’s most eligible bachelors, with a legion of fans swooning over his good looks and charm.
And despite his success and popularity, Enyinna remains grounded and humble, often taking to social media to interact with his fans and share snippets of his personal life.
7) Uti Nwachukwu
Uti Nwachukwu rose to fame as a contestant on the fifth season of Big Brother Naija and has since become a household name in the Nigerian entertainment industry. Uti is not only a talented actor but also a fashion icon and a TV personality.
He’s the co-host of the popular show, Jara, and has hosted several notable events, including the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards and the reunion of the reality TV show, ‘The Real Housewives of Lagos.’
But it’s not just his talent that has won him fans; Uti is also considered one of Nigeria’s most handsome men. His stylish dress sense, charming personality, and infectious smile have made him a favourite amongst both male and female fans. Women particularly adore Uti, and he’s often considered a ladies’ man.
Uti’s got good looks, good hair and a magnetic appeal that has not gone unnoticed. He’s been recognized with several awards, including the City People Entertainment Award for Best New Actor and the Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Award for Best Entertainment Personality on TV.
He’s also been nominated for several other awards in recognition of his acting talent and hosting skills. Uti is an all-rounder!
Check out the Pulse Sports list of the hottest male footballers in the world.
Over the years, footballers across the world have garnered lots of attention for their business on the pitch as well as their appearance.
This attention has seen their respective fan bases spike up to millions and counting across the globe.
Most of these superstar athletes are admired across the world for their performance in the games, as well as their appearance both on and off the pitch.
In this article, we will be ranking the most handsome footballers in the world who female fans across the world continue to follow and admire.
Some of these players are among the most searched football players on the internet, as they are notorious for showing off their good looks and charming physique.
Who is the Most Handsome football player in the world?
David Beckham is the most handsome footballer in the world
As of April 2023, David Beckham is the most handsome football player in the world.
The 47-year-old English football legend is one of the most marketable athletes in the world and one of the richest sportsmen in the world.
But who else joins Beckham on the list? Find out below.
Top 20 Most Handsome Football Players in the World
20. Maduka Okoye
Super Eagles of Nigeria goalkeeper Maduka Okoye
Maduka Emilio Okoye is a 23-year-old Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for EFL Championship club Watford and the Nigeria national team.
Okoye is arguably the most handsome African footballer currently and the most handsome Super Eagles player.
The German-born goalkeeper came to the limelight at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, serving as first-choice goalkeeper until Nigeria’s exit in the quarterfinals.
Okoye quickly won the hearts of many Nigerian ladies on social media, who to this day continue to drool over the 6ft 6in shot-stopper.
Okoye might not be at his best for club and country but he surely has won over the female football fanbase everywhere he has played and he is one of the most handsome football players in the world.
19. Yannick Carrasco
Atletico Madrid winger Yannick Carrasco
Yannick Ferreira Carrasco is a 29-year-old Belgian professional footballer who plays as a winger and wing-back for La Liga club Atlético Madrid and the Belgium national team.
Carrasco began his career with Monaco, where he scored 20 goals in 105 professional games, winning Ligue 2 in his first season and finishing runner-up in Ligue 1 in the second.
In 2015, he joined La Liga side Atlético Madrid for a reported €20 million, scoring in the final as they were runners-up in the UEFA Champions League.
After a two-year spell with Dalian Professional in the Chinese Super League, Carrasco returned to Atlético in early 2020 on a loan basis.
In September 2020 it was announced that Carrasco would officially transfer to Atletico on a permanent basis and would sign a contract for four years.
Carrasco made his international debut for Belgium in April 2015.
He played at the UEFA European Championship in 2016 and 2020, and was part of their squad that came third at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Carrasco is one of the most handsome football players in the world and one of the most attractive players in LaLiga, having sported a couple of looks from tints to buzz cuts.
18. Ferran Torres
Barcelona forward Ferran Torres
Ferran Torres García is a 23-year-old Spanish professional footballer who plays as a forward for La Liga club Barcelona and the Spain national team.
Torres began his career at Valencia, where he made his senior debut in 2017.
He moved to Manchester City in 2020 and won the Premier League and the EFL Cup in the 2020–21 season.
He departed for Barcelona in January 2022.
He has represented Spain internationally at various youth levels and made his debut for the senior team in 2020.
Torres is currently dating the daughter of former Spain national team coach Luis Enrique, and amongst other reasons, you can only guess why.
Torres’ good looks is one of his strongest traits amid his struggles on the pitch, and he is one of the most attractive Spanish players.
Torres is one of the most handsome football players in the world.
17. Marco Asensio
Real Madrid striker Marco Asensio
Marco Asensio Willemsen is a 27-year-old Spanish professional footballer who plays as a winger and attacking midfielder for La Liga club Real Madrid and the Spain national team.
After starting his career with Mallorca, Asensio signed for Real Madrid in November 2014, being consecutively loaned to his former club as well as Espanyol.
Following his return to Madrid, he has gone on to win several honours, including three Champions League and three La Liga trophies.
Asensio made his senior debut for Spain in 2016, representing them at the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup.
He was a starting player for Spain in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, playing every one of Spain’s games in the tournament (up until Round of 16, Spain’s elimination).
Asensio is also famous for his long-range strikes and clutch moments as well as his good looks and he is one of the most handsome football players in the world.
16. Virgil Van Dijk
Netherlands defender Virgil Van Dijk
Virgil van Dijk is a 31-year-old Dutch professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Premier League club Liverpool and captains the Netherlands national team.
Van Dijk is currently considered one of the best defenders in the world and is known for his strength, leadership and aerial ability.
After beginning his professional career with Groningen, Van Dijk moved to Celtic in 2013.
With Celtic he won the Scottish Premiership and was named in the PFA Scotland Team of the Year in both of his seasons with the club, and won the Scottish League Cup in the second.
In 2015, he joined Southampton before signing for Liverpool in January 2018 for £75 million, a then-world-record transfer fee for a defender.
Van Dijk reached back-to-back UEFA Champions League finals with Liverpool in 2018 and 2019, winning the latter.
He was also named PFA Players’ Player of the Year and the Premier League Player of the Season in his first full season.
Van Dijk later won the FIFA Club World Cup and UEFA Super Cup, and helped end the club’s 30-year league title drought by winning the 2019–20 Premier League.
He is the only defender to win the UEFA Men’s Player of the Year Award, and has finished runner-up for both the Ballon d’Or and Best FIFA Men’s Player, all in 2019.
Van Dijk represented the Netherlands at under-19 and under-21 levels.
He made his senior international debut for the Netherlands in 2015 and assumed full captaincy of the national team in March 2018.
The following year, Van Dijk captained the Netherlands to the final of the inaugural UEFA Nations League, where they finished runners-up.
He also represented the side at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Van Dijk is one of the most attractive players in the Netherlands national team as well as in Liverpool.
His imposing stature as well as his trademark greasy hair and unique fashion sense makes him one of the most handsome football players in the world.
15. Kalvin Phillips
Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips
Kalvin Mark Phillips is a 27-year-old English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Manchester City and the England national team.
A Leeds United academy graduate, Phillips made his first-team debut for the Whites in 2015.
In the 2019–20 season, Phillips was a member of the Leeds team coached by Marcelo Bielsa that won the Championship.
Phillips has often been criticised for his performances for City following his arrival in the summer of 2022.
However, he is also famous for his good looks courtesy of his trademark faded ponytail haircut.
He is one of the most handsome football players in the world.
14. Memphis Depay
Memphis Deapy of Netherlands
Memphis Depay also known simply as Memphis is a 29-year-old Dutch professional footballer who plays as a forward for La Liga club Atlético Madrid and the Netherlands national team.
Memphis began his professional career with PSV Eindhoven, where, under the influence of manager Phillip Cocu, he became an integral part of the team, scoring 49 goals in 124 games across all competitions.
During the 2014–15 season, he was the Eredivisie’s top scorer with 22 goals in 30 games, and helped the team win the Eredivisie title for the first time since 2008.
He also won the Dutch Footballer of the Year for his performances during the season.
Memphis joined Premier League club Manchester United in June 2015 for a reported fee of £25 million.
After a disappointing spell there, he joined French club Lyon in January 2017. After five seasons there, he joined Barcelona in 2021 on a free transfer.
A product of the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) institution, Memphis has represented the national team at every professional level from early developmental stages under the tutelage of iconic Dutch coaches and players alike.
He was part of the Netherlands under-17 team which won the 2011 European Championship.
He made his senior debut in 2013 and the following year was part of their squad that came third at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, where he made his breakthrough performances on the international stage.
He also took part in UEFA Euro 2020 and the 2022 World Cup.
Depay who was born to a Ghanaian father is also a singer, rapper, and songwriter.
He is one of the most popular stars of the Dutch national team and has been known to constantly impress with his fashion style on social media.
Depay’s good looks coupled with his frequent clean cuts and stylish tattoos make him one of the most handsome football players in the world.
13. Marcelo
Real Madrid legend Marcelo Vieira
Marcelo Vieira da Silva Júnior known as Marcelo, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Fluminense.
Marcelo has been known for his offensive capabilities, trickery, and technical qualities, and is often regarded as one of the greatest left-backs of all time.
He spent most of his career with Spanish club Real Madrid and is the club’s most decorated player, with 25 trophies won.
Having started his professional career with Fluminense in 2005, Marcelo won a Campeonato Carioca title on his debut season and was named in the 2006 Brasileirão Team of the Season.
In January 2007, he joined Real Madrid for an $8 million fee and went on to be a mainstay in the team, winning five UEFA Champions League titles and six La Liga titles, among other honours.
In 2021, Marcelo became the captain of Real Madrid from the start of the 2021–22 season, making him the first foreign captain since 1904.
After leaving Madrid in 2022, he had a five-month spell at Olympiacos, followed by a return to Fluminense in 2023.
He has been named in the FIFPro World XI six times, the UEFA Team of the Year three times, and La Liga’s Team of the Season in 2016.
Having debuted for Brazil in 2006, Marcelo was called up for the 2008 Olympic squad, where he won a bronze medal.
Four years later, he was part of Brazil’s 2012 Olympic team as one of the three over-age players, winning a silver medal.
Marcelo was selected to play in the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup and started all five matches, as Brazil won 3–0 against Spain in the final.
He was part of Brazil’s squad at two FIFA World Cups (2014 and 2018) and he was named in both tournament’s Dream Teams.
Asides his great exploits on the pitch, Marcelo is also famous for his good looks and known for keeping it all natural with his afro extremely curly hair.
12. Jack Grealish
Man City star Jack Grealish
Jack Peter Grealish is a 27-year-old English professional footballer who plays as a winger or attacking midfielder for Premier League club Manchester City and the England national team.
Grealish joined Aston Villa at the age of six, and made his debut for the club in May 2014, following a loan at Notts County.
In 2021, Grealish signed for Manchester City in a transfer deal worth £100 million, making him the most expensive English player ever.
Born in England and having Irish ancestry, Grealish was eligible to represent either England or the Republic of Ireland internationally, Grealish was capped by the Republic of Ireland up to under-21 level before confirming his decision to play for England in April 2016.
He recently represented England in the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar.
This man needs no introduction really as he is one of the most popular English footballers on social media.
Known for his thick calves and range of hairstyles, the Man City star is arguably the most marketable English footballer and one of the most handsome football players in the world.
11. Paulo Dybala
Paulo Dybala of AS Roma
Paulo Exequiel Dybala is a 29-year-old Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for Serie A club Roma and the Argentina national team.
He is known for his exceptional dribbling ability, quick feet, and eye for goal.
Nicknamed “La Joya” (“The Jewel”), Dybala began his senior club career in 2011 playing for Instituto de Córdoba, before signing for Palermo in 2012, at age 18, where he won a Serie B title.
In 2015, Dybala signed for Juventus and won five league titles and four Coppas Italia.
He was also voted Serie A Most Valuable Player once, was also included in the Serie A Team of the Year four times, and ranks as Juventus’ ninth-highest all-time goalscorer.
In 2022, he joined AS Roma and has enjoyed a bright start to his career in Rome.
Dybala made his senior international debut for Argentina in 2015 at age 21, and has since earned over 30 caps, including appearing at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, 2019 Copa América and 2022 World Cup, winning the 2022 world title.
Dybala has been known to be one of the most good-looking Argentine footballers of his generation and he is currently one of the most handsome football players in the world.
10. Sergio Ramos
PSG defender Sergio Ramos
Sergio Ramos García is a 37-year-old Spanish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain.
Known for his aggressive play, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders of all time, having formerly played for Real Madrid for sixteen seasons, winning four UEFA Champions League titles along with two UEFA European Championships and the 2010 FIFA World Cup with the Spain national team.
After emerging through Sevilla’s youth academy and spending two seasons with the senior side, Ramos moved to Real Madrid in the summer of 2005. Since then, he went on to become a mainstay for Real Madrid, and had won 22 major honours, including five La Liga titles and four UEFA Champions League titles, becoming one of La Liga’s top goalscorers from a defensive position.
He played a crucial part in the build-up to all four UEFA Champions League wins, being named in the competition Squad of the Season each time.
He also scored the equaliser in the 93rd minute of the 2014 UEFA Champions League Final.
Ramos has been named to the FIFPro World11 eleven times; a record for a defender, and the third-most all-time.
He has also been elected to the UEFA Team of the Year nine times, also a record for a defender and the third-most of any player.
Ramos has been named La Liga’s Best Defender a record five times, and to the La Liga Team of the Season in 2015–16.
In 2021, he joined Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer.
Internationally, Ramos represented Spain at four World Cups and three European Championships., winning the 2010 FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championship in 2008 and 2012, being named to the FIFA World Cup Dream Team in 2010, and the UEFA Euro Team of the Tournament in 2012.
Ramos currently holds the record as the most capped player in the history of the Spain national team and is his country’s ninth-highest all-time goalscorer.
He also holds the record of most international victories for Spain with 131 matches won.
In February 2023, Ramos announced his retirement from international football.
Ramos is one of the most handsome footballers in the world having killed every single haircut he’s ever sported.
He’s also famous for his numerous tattoos.
9. Mason Mount
Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount
Mason Tony Mount is a 24-year-old English professional footballer who plays as an attacking or central midfielder for Premier League club Chelsea and the England national team.
Mount began his senior club career with Chelsea, and joined Vitesse and Derby County on consecutive loans between 2017 and 2019.
He established himself as an integral player for Chelsea in the following years, and won the UEFA Champions League, the UEFA Super Cup, and the FIFA Club World Cup in 2021.
Mount won the UEFA European Under-19 Championship with the England national under-19 team in 2017.
He made his senior international debut in 2019, at age 20, and was part of the England team at UEFA Euro 2020 and the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Mount is one of the most attractive players at Chelsea and is also famous for his good looks.
He has also modelled for a host of luxury brands is arguably one of the most handsome football players in the world.
8. Gerard Pique
Gerard Pique
Gerard Piqué Bernabeu is a 36-year-old Spanish former professional footballer who played as a centre-back.
Due to his tackling, ability to withstand pressure, and triumphs in his overall career, he is considered to be one of the best defenders of his era.
As a graduate of La Masia, Piqué joined Manchester United in 2004.
He returned to Barcelona in 2008 under Pep Guardiola’s leadership and helped the club win trebles in 2008–09 and 2014–15.
He is one of only four players to have won the UEFA Champions League two years in a row with different teams, the others being Marcel Desailly, Paulo Sousa and Samuel Eto’o.
Piqué also represented Spain 102 times, making his debut on 11 February 2009.
He played an integral role on the Spanish teams that won the 2010 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2012, and after the 2018 FIFA World Cup, he retired from the national team.
The former Catalan centre-back is undoubtedly one of the most good-looking footballers on the international scene.
7. Sergio Aguero
Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero
Sergio Leonel Agüero del Castillo, also known as Kun Agüero, is a 34-year-old Argentine former professional footballer who played as a striker.
He is considered one of the best strikers of his generation and one of the greatest players in the history of the Premier League, during his decade-long association with Manchester City.
He is the club’s all-time top goalscorer and holds the record for most Premier League hat-tricks, with 12.
Agüero began his career at the Argentine club Independiente where, on 5 July 2003, he became the youngest player to play in the Argentine Primera División at 15 years and 35 days, breaking the 27-year record previously set by Diego Maradona.
In 2006, Agüero moved to La Liga club Atlético Madrid in a transfer worth €23 million, establishing himself as one of the world’s best young players and one of the most prolific players in La Liga, winning the Don Balón, the Golden Boy, and the World Soccer Young Player of the Year.
Agüero also won the UEFA Europa League and the UEFA Super Cup while in Madrid.
Agüero signed for Premier League club Manchester City in 2011 in a transfer for a reported fee of £35 million.
During his 10 years at the club, he won five league titles, notably scoring a last-minute winner in the final league game of his debut season to win the club its first league title in 44 years, as well as six EFL Cups and an FA Cup; he was also part of the club’s first UEFA Champions League final.
Agüero won a Premier League Golden Boot and was twice included in the PFA Team of the Year.
He is the fifth all-time Premier League goalscorer and the highest non-English scorer in the competition, with 184 goals.
He held the record for the most Premier League goals scored by a player for any single club until it was overtaken by Harry Kane in 2022.
In 2021, he joined Barcelona on a free transfer, before retiring from football aged 33 due to ill-health in the same year.
He played just four matches for the club, with his only goal coming in the first El Clásico of the 2021–22 season.
At the international level, Agüero represented the Argentina under-20 team as they won the 2005 and 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cups.
He played at the 2008 Olympics, scoring two goals in the semi-final against Brazil as Argentina won gold.
Agüero is Argentina’s third-highest all-time top goalscorer and has earned over 100 caps, representing the senior team at three FIFA World Cups (in 2010, 2014 and 2018) and five Copas América (in 2011, 2015, 2016, 2019 and 2021), winning the Copa América in 2021.
Aguero was spotted celebrating with Argentina during their 2022 FIFA World Cup win in Qatar, although he was an unofficial supporter of the Albicelester.
Aguero is one of the most handsome football players in the world.
6. Lionel Messi
PSG superstar Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi is undoubtedly one of the greatest footballers in the history of mankind, perhaps the best footballer to ever step foot on the soccer field.
The Paris Saint Germain forward holds a number of incredible individual records courtesy of his extraordinary brilliance on the pitch.
Messi has been often described as the ‘ultimate playmaker of the 21st century’, and one of the most prolific Argentine footballers of all time.
Messi, who is one of the richest footballers in the world is a record 7-time Ballon d’Or winner and a 6-time European Golden Shoe winner.
He has scored over 800 goals for club and country and also holds the record for most goals scored for a single club by an individual.
The 35-year-old diminutive maestro won his first Ballon d’Or at the age of 22, a testament to his immaculate greatness on the pitch.
Messi has been known to sport a host of haircuts throughout his career and is regarded as one of the most handsome football players in the world.
5. Olivier Giroud
AC Milan striker Olivier Giroud
Olivier Jonathan Giroud is a 36-year-old French professional footballer who plays as a striker for Serie A club AC Milan and the France national team.
He is regarded for his work-rate, strength, acrobatic strikes, shot power, consistent goal-scoring ability, and aesthetically significant goals, one of which won him the FIFA Puskás Award.
Giroud began his senior club career playing for hometown club Grenoble, before he signed with Tours in 2008, aged 21.
He was named Ligue 2 Player of the Year in 2010 after finishing as the league’s top goalscorer.
He was subsequently the subject of a then-club record association football transfer when he moved to Montpellier in a transfer worth €2 million, winning the club’s first Ligue 1 title and finishing as the league’s top goalscorer in 2012.
He then joined Arsenal, where he won three FA Cups to help end Arsenal’s nine-year trophy drought, and is the club’s eighteenth-highest all-time goalscorer.
Giroud signed for crosstown rivals Chelsea in 2018 in a transfer worth £18 million (€20.7 million), winning the FA Cup, the UEFA Champions League, and the UEFA Europa League, finishing as top goalscorer in the latter in 2019.
Giroud then signed for AC Milan in 2021, helping them win the 2021–22 Serie A, which ended the club’s 11-year league title drought.
Giroud made his senior international debut for France in 2011 at age 25, and has since earned over 120 caps, including appearing in six major tournaments.
He is his country’s all-time top goalscorer, receiving the Bronze Boot as joint second-highest goalscorer as France finished runner-up at UEFA Euro 2016.
He later won the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and appeared at UEFA Euro 2020 as well as the 2022 FIFA World Cup, where France finished as runners-up and Giroud again received the Bronze Boot.
Giroud is arguably the most attractive football player from France.
The Milan star is one of the most handsome football players in the world.
4. James Rodriguez
James Rodriguez/via Instagram
James David Rodríguez Rubio is a 31-year-old Colombian professional footballer who last played as an attacking midfielder or a winger for Greek Super League club Olympiacos and the Colombia national team.
James has been praised for his technique, vision, and playmaking skills, and was often considered the successor to his compatriot Carlos Valderrama.
James became well-known in Europe during his time at Porto, winning several trophies and individual awards during his three years at the club.
In 2014, James moved from AS Monaco to Real Madrid for a transfer fee of £63 million, beating Radamel Falcao as the most expensive Colombian football player and one of the most expensive players at the time.
In his debut season, he was named in the La Liga Team of the Season and won La Liga Best Midfielder.
In 2017, he signed for German club Bayern Munich on a two-year loan deal. In the summer of 2020, he signed for Premier League club Everton on a free transfer.
James started his international career with the Colombia under-20 team, with which he won the 2011 Toulon Tournament.
He then captained the U-20 team during the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup.
Due to his performance in the tournament, he was regularly called into the senior squad by the age of 20.
He played in the 2014 and 2018 FIFA World Cup, winning the Golden Boot in 2014 and being included in the Cup’s All-Star Team.
He also represented his nation at the 2015 Copa América, the Copa América Centenario in 2016, and the 2019 Copa América, winning a third-place medal in 2016.
James is no doubt one of the most attractive Colombian footballers of all time, one of the most followed active footballers on Instagram, and one of the most handsome football players in the world.
3. Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro is a 38-year-old Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains both Saudi Professional League club Al Nassr and the Portugal national team.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, Ronaldo has won five Ballon d’Or awards and four European Golden Shoes, the most by a European player.
He has won 32 trophies in his career, including seven league titles, five UEFA Champions Leagues, the UEFA European Championship and the UEFA Nations League.
Ronaldo holds the records for most appearances (183), goals (140), and assists (42) in the Champions League, goals in the European Championship (14), men’s international goals (122), and men’s international appearances (198).
He is one of the few players to have made over 1,100 professional career appearances and has scored over 800 official senior career goals for club and country.
In 2015, Ronaldo was named the best Portuguese player of all time by the Portuguese Football Federation.
The following year, he led Portugal to their first major tournament title at Euro 2016, and received the Silver Boot as the second-highest goalscorer of the tournament. This achievement would see him receive his fourth Ballon d’Or.
Ronaldo is widely regarded as one of the two best players of his generation, alongside Lionel Messi.
Winning his first Ballon d’Or in 2008 by a record-high vote count at age 23, over the next decade Ronaldo has often featured in debates concerning who is the greatest player in history.
Acclaimed for his prolific and consistent goal-scoring, he is considered a decisive player who is also a game changer, especially in important and high-pressured situations.
Over the years as Ronaldo matured, he underwent a major physical transformation, developing a muscular body type that allowed him to retain possession of the ball under pressure, and strong legs that enabled an outstanding jumping ability.
Ronaldo is also the highest-paid footballer on the planet, and one of the most handsome footballers in the world.
2. Neymar
PSG star Neymar.
Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior simplly known as Neymar, is a 31-year-old Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and the Brazil national team. A prolific goalscorer and renowned playmaker, he is widely regarded as one of the best players in the world, as well as one of the greatest Brazilian footballers of all time.
Neymar has scored at least 100 goals for three different clubs, making him one of four players to achieve this.
. Neymar was twice named the South American Footballer of the Year, in 2011 and 2012, and soon relocated to Europe to join Barcelona.
As part of Barcelona’s attacking trio with Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez, dubbed MSN, he won the continental treble of La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the UEFA Champions League.
He then attained a domestic double in the 2015–16 season.
Neymar sealed a mega-money transfer to PSG in 2017 in a move worth €222 million, making him the most expensive player ever.
In France, he won four league titles, among other honours, and was voted Ligue 1 Player of the Year in his debut season.
Notably, he helped PSG attain a domestic quadruple in the 2019–20 season, and led the club to its first-ever Champions League Final.
With 77 goals in 124 matches for Brazil since debuting at age 18, Neymar is the joint-top goalscorer for his national team alongside the great Pelé.
Neymar finished third for the FIFA Ballon d’Or in 2015 and 2017, has been awarded the FIFA Puskás Award, has been named in the FIFA FIFPro World11 twice, the UEFA Team of the Year twice, and the UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season three times.
Off the pitch, he ranks among the world’s most influential sportsmen.
Neymar is one of the richest footballers in the world, and also one of the most followed footballers on Instagram.
The Brazilian superstar is unarguably one of the most good-looking football players of his generation and has sported a variety of hairstyles with different colours.
1. David Beckham
David Beckham
David Beckham is the most handsome football player in the world.
The 48-year-old former footballer is also one of the most marketable athletes of all time, as well as one of the richest footballers in the world.
He is the first English player to win league titles in four countries: England, Spain, the United States and France.
Due to his talent and achievements for both club and country, Beckham is additionally lauded as one of the greatest Manchester United footballers of all time as well as one of the best English players in the history of the sport.
He was runner-up in the Ballon d’Or in 1999, twice runner-up for FIFA World Player of the Year (1999 and 2001) and in 2004 was named by Pelé in the FIFA 100 list of the world’s greatest living players.
He was the first British footballer to play 100 UEFA Champions League games.
Beckham retired in May 2013 after a 20-year career, during which he won 19 major trophies.
According to British plastic surgeon Julian De Silva, the 34-year-old British actor, who acts as Lady Danbury’s cousin Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings in the first season of Netflix’s Bridgerton (2020), has the highest level of facial symmetry. This is really no surprise as many women drooled over his good looks.
Page was said to be 93.65% close to the Greek Golden Ratio of Beauty Phi – which assesses physical perfection.
This standard proves that beauty is not in the eyes of the beholder, but it is mathematical just like in architecture. The Golden Ratio, a ratio of 1:1.618 is found in the proportions of the Egyptian pyramids and our eyes are more drawn to objects with these proportions.
Who are the other good-looking men in the world?
Actor Chris Hemsworth popular for his role in Marvel Comics as Thor, the god of thunder scored 93.53%.
Michael B. Jordan, who is also famous for his role as Creed scored 93.46%.
Harry Styles, a British musician, came in fourth with a score of 92.30 per cent.
The plastic surgeon also believes the most beautiful woman in the world is Jodie Comer, an actress in the US series, ‘Killing Eve’.
Though last year, it revealed that it was supermodel, Bella Hadid.
According to British plastic surgeon Julian De Silva, the 34-year-old British actor, who acts as Lady Danbury’s cousin Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings in the first season of Netflix’s Bridgerton (2020), has the highest level of facial symmetry. This is really no surprise as many women drooled over his good looks.
Page was said to be 93.65% close to the Greek Golden Ratio of Beauty Phi – which assesses physical perfection.
This standard proves that beauty is not in the eyes of the beholder, but it is mathematical just like in architecture. The Golden Ratio, a ratio of 1:1.618 is found in the proportions of the Egyptian pyramids and our eyes are more drawn to objects with these proportions.
Who are the other good-looking men in the world?
Actor Chris Hemsworth popular for his role in Marvel Comics as Thor, the god of thunder scored 93.53%.
Michael B. Jordan, who is also famous for his role as Creed scored 93.46%.
Harry Styles, a British musician, came in fourth with a score of 92.30 per cent.
The plastic surgeon also believes the most beautiful woman in the world is Jodie Comer, an actress in the US series, ‘Killing Eve’.
Though last year, it revealed that it was supermodel, Bella Hadid.
Bridgerton star Regé-Jean Page has been named the most handsome man in the world, according to new scientific research.
British plastic surgeon Dr Julian De Silva found that Page’s face was 93.65% accurate to the Golden Ratio, which measures physical perfection.
In a series of Instagram posts, the doctor said the data was compiled using “computerised mapping techniques”.
“These brand-new computer mapping techniques allow us to solve some of the mysteries of what it is that makes someone physically beautiful and the technology is useful when planning patients’ surgery,” he explained.
Speaking to Metro, De Silva went into more detail about why Page, who played the aloof and mysterious young suitor Simon Basset on the hit Netflix show and has been tipped to be the next 007, is the most handsome.
“Regé won because of his classically beautiful face and gorgeous brown eyes,” he said.
“He had easily the highest score for his eye spacing and the positioning of his eyes also scored highly.
“His perfectly shaped lips also scored highly and the only mark he got that was slightly lower was for his nose width and length.”
De Silva also named MCU stars Chris Hemsworth and Michael B. Jordan the second and third most handsome men.
Singer-songwriter Harry Styles came in fourth place, ahead of footballer Jude Bellington in fifth place.
Actors Robert Pattinson, Chris Evans, George Clooney. Henry Golding and Dwayne Johnson all rounded out the top 10.
See De Silva’s top 10 most handsome men list below.
A video of Davido‘s ex fiancee and baby mama, Chioma Rowland and her rumoured new boo, King, spending some quality time together have stirred reactions on social media.
This is coming months after reports Davido’s breakup with Chioma emerged.
Recall that Davido and Chioma’s relationship took a nosedive in Feb 2021 after the award-winning singer was captured holding hands with an Instagram model, Yafai while on holiday in the Caribbean.
However, it seems as though, Davido’s baby mama has finally found her feet and moved on from whatever was shared with the singer as she has been spotted lately with her rumoured new lover countless times.
In the new video that was posted on the Snapchat by Chioma’s new alleged lover, the celebrity chef was seen sitting side by side with her new man while they enjoyed a fun time at the beach.
This comes shortly after King also posted on his Snapchat, attaching a video of Chioma rocking his jacket in Dubai last month
Watch the video below;
Here’s some of the reactions the video stiirred;
One evilin_ndamase wrote; ‘No wonder OBO day go gym almost every day #chiomamylover’
One stardomgys wrote; ‘The man get money die 🥵 😂😂 OBO MONEY na Joke for this man side’
One wealth044 wrote; ‘If she move on I swear she’s a champ’
One pearlmiimii wrote; ‘I’m happy for her!! Well deserved! I hope he treats her right!’
One kemiolushola803 wrote; What matters most is one’s happiness u own nobody any explanation
One everestofficial1 wrote; ‘Nice one my sister don’t allow oduduwa boy use your head’
One theoadaa wrote; ‘Am so happy for her….’
One marcusbekky wrote; ‘Davido will understand now that u cant settle down while u are still in d world nobody has ever done it in his prime, congrats to Davido too for his freedom too’
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