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When the score is tight and tensions are&nbsp;high, which athletes can rise to the occasion and use the opportunity to show that they have that clutch gene other players don&#39;t? Which quarterbacks, <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/greatest-point-guards-in-nba-history?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword" target="_blank">point guards</a>, and goalies do you want out there when the game is on the line? These clutch athletes, from many different sports, have been making big plays when their teams needed it the most. But who is the most clutch athlete in sports?

These <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/most-clutch-nba-players-today/logblobo?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword" target="_blank">clutch players</a> currently the best in their leagues, with a few that might surprise you. What makes a clutch athlete? It&#39;s those game-winning three-pointers, big defensive plays, and &quot;just when we needed it&quot; goals that earned these athletes a spot ranked here. Is Dirk Nowitzki&nbsp;still clutch? What about Tom Brady? Or do you think younger athletes like Damian Lillard have proved to be the most clutch players?

One thing&#39;s for sure, these athletes have proven to have ice in their veins and are unafraid of putting it all on the line all for the sake of winning a game, set, or match. Vote up the athletes and sports stars&nbsp;you think are most clutch below - or add the guy or girl you&#39;d turn to in the fourth quarter if they aren&#39;t already listed (and be sure to offer some examples to prove they deserve to be considered clutch).

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Who are the best baseball players right now?&nbsp;&nbsp;From rookies to veterans, the best MLB players&nbsp;consistently prove their talent on the field. From expert pitchers to top short stops to highlight reel catching outfielders&nbsp;these great current&nbsp;Major League Baseball players&nbsp;have made names for themselves by being better than the rest. There's sure to be plenty of debate around the&nbsp;best current MLB players. Who are the best baseball players right now? Which of the best Major League Baseball&nbsp;players right now do you love?When it comes to the&nbsp;best current player in the MLB today,&nbsp;Mike Trout and Bryce Harper, <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-baseball-players-of-all-time" target="_blank">two of the most iconic and celebrated players to ever compete</a>, deserve to be high up in the&nbsp;rankings, but a number of other challengers for the title—such as the defending champion Freddie Freeman who moved to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the offseason&nbsp;and the reigning NL MVP Shohei Ohtani. Not to mention other MLB stars like Mookie Betts, Jose Altuve,&nbsp;Cody Bellinger, and Jose Abreu.Vote up the best current baseball players right now in order to move them up the list, or click "rerank" to customize an order of your own.

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The wide world of sports has seen some of the greatest, most dominant, most beloved, and most amazing athletes enter their respective leagues over the past two decades but defining who the best of the best athlete of 2023 is a nearly impossible task. With gold medalists, MVPs, champions, superstars, and G.O.A.T.s all in their prime, sports has never seen a greater crop of athletes than it has right now.NBA superstars like Stephen Curry, Luka Doncic, and LeBron James continue to dominate their leagues and give showstopping highlights each and every night. At the same time, the next generation of legendary quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow, and Josh Allen have redefined their position and changed the game of football forever. MLB is slowly beginning to get back into global popularity with Mookie Betts, Fernando Tatis Jr., and Aaron Judge showing up and showing out every day. Of course, we would be remiss if we didn't mention the biggest superstars of the biggest sport in the world, Lionel Messi, Christiano Ronaldo, and Kylian Mbappe who have surpassed superstar status and have reached another all-time level.Vote up the best athletes of 2023, and be sure to check out <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-athletes-of-all-time">The Best Athletes of All Time</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-famous-athletes-right-now/celebrity-lists">The Most Famous Athlete in the World Right Now</a> to get a full and comprehensive look at the superstars of sports from yesterday all the way to today.

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The greatest NFL punters of all time are those best at the punting position yet get some of the least recognition of all football player positions. These talented punters hold numerous NFL punting records, are the best to ever punt in the history of professional football and have made big plays when their team needed it the most yet not a one of these stars have found their way into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.Ray Guy is a great example of a player who should be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Guy topped 44,000 punting yards over his career between 1,000 punts Jeff Feagles, who punted for an all-time best 1,713 punts over 12 seasons to lead all others in NFL history with 71,211 yards.Moving into modern punting leaders, Shane Lechler, Nick Harris, Brian Moorman, Thomas Morstead and Bryan Anger are all among the elite. They also happen to make up the yards per punt all-time leaders with Anger at the top with an average of 47.8 yards per punt so far in his young career.Who's the best punter in NFL? So even though these men with the golden feet may never get the recognition that other stars get, they are still the best to ever do what they did and for that they should be respected. Vote for the punters you think are the all time best below, add any not listed or re-rank this list of the best NFL punters ever. When you're done, go vote for the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-25-greatest-linebackers-of-all-time" target="_blank">best NFL linebackers ever</a> and the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-25-greatest-tight-ends-of-all-time" target="_blank">greatest NFL tight ends of all time</a>.

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Who are the best current MLB catchers? The greatest current catchers playing in Major League Baseball include some veteran names, and some relative newcomers. These catchers are judged on many factors, including how well they call the game, the number of runners they catch stealing and certainly, their overall batting average and number of home runs. Either way, they are certainly among the <a href="/crowdranked-list/top-50-current-best-baseball-players" target="_blank">top current baseball players</a> in the game. Vote for the MLB catchers that you think are having the best seasons, vote down any who are under performing and, of course, feel free to rerank this list in any order you like.Big current MLB catchers include veterans like Buster Posey and Yadier&nbsp;Molina, alongside some great young catchers like Gary Sanchez and Willson Contreras, among many others.&nbsp;Each and every one of the MLB catchers on this list have made their mark, whether it's by hitting tons of home runs, making sure baserunners don't take that extra base,&nbsp;or by calling amazing games. Being a catcher isn't easy—you have to have the perfect combination of athleticism and intelligence to become one of the greats. So, who do you think are the best catchers in the MLB right now? Could some of them be the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-25-greatest-catcher_s-of-all-time" target="_blank">best MLB catchers of all time</a>?Check out the list of top catchers currently playing and cast your votes for the very best. For more great baseball lists, check out and vote on these lists of the <a href="/list/best-current-mlb-pitchers/ranker-baseball" target="_blank">best current MLB pitchers</a>&nbsp;or the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-baseball-players-of-all-time" target="_blank">greatest overall baseball players of all time</a>.

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These are the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-10-current-nba-players?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best NBA players</a> to&nbsp;have their&nbsp;numbers retired by the team where they made the biggest impact. Not every player in the NBA gets their number&nbsp;retired, it is an honor bestowed upon the best players of a franchise. The <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/retired-boston-celtics-numbers/ranker-sports" target="_blank">Boston Celtics have the most retired jerseys</a>, with 24 numbers never to be worn again by a Celtics player. Does that mean that Larry Bird will make it to the top of the list? While all of these basketball players are great at the game, having your number retired does not automatically get you into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Players on this list of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/retired-atlanta-hawks-numbers/ranker-sports?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">NBA retired numbers</a>&nbsp;that have been elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame are noted. There are also no numbers in the NBA that have been retired league-wide,&nbsp;unlike the MLB and NHL. That being said, this list does have the greatest basketball players of all time.

Look below to see all the numbers retired in the NBA&nbsp;and&nbsp;if your favorite player has had their number retired. Then vote up the players that you think played the game the best. Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant obviously come to mind but did you know that Kobe Bryant had both his numbers, 8 and 24, retired by the Los Angeles&nbsp;Lakers in his honor? This list does not have current players because they are still using their numbers and it does not have numbers&nbsp;that were retired for coaches, managers, or owners. This list is for players only and will determine the best NBA players to have had their number retired.

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These are the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-50-current-best-baseball-players?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best MLB players</a> to have their numbers retired by the team where they made the biggest impact. Not every player in the MLB gets their number retired, it is an honor bestowed upon the best players of a franchise. The Yankees have the most retired jerseys, with 22 numbers never to be worn again by a Yankees player. Does that mean that Babe Ruth&nbsp;or another Yankee&nbsp;will make it to the top of the list? While all of these baseball players are great at the game, having your number retired does not automatically get you into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Players on this list that have been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame are noted. The one MLB retired number that is effective league-wide is Jackie Robinson&rsquo;s number 42. Every player, manager, and coach wears the number 42 on Jackie Robinson Day, April 15. 
 
Look below to see all the numbers retired in the MLB and if your favorite player has had their number retired. Then vote up the players that you think played the game the best. This list does not have current players because they are still using their numbers and it does not have numbers that were retired for coaches, managers, or owners. This list is for players only and will determine the best MLB players to have had their number retired.

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List of the greatest St. Louis Blues players of all time. Nobody has the blues when these Blues&nbsp;are skating. When Brendan Shanahan or David Backes put on their skates, the crowds would go wild. Hockey fans have united and voted on the list below to rank the best hockey players to ever play for the St. Louis Blues as the best of the best, whether <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-blues-goalies-ever/ranker-hockey" target="_blank">top Blues goalies</a> or goalscorers. You can see current NHL stars play at St. Louis Blues games at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri.

Members of the Central Division of the Western Conference, the team was named after a song called &quot;Saint Louis Blues,&quot; by W.C. Handy. Founded in 1967, the Blues are the oldest existing team in the entire league to never win the Stanley Cup. However, they do have some impressive records, like making the playoffs every single year from 1980 to 2004, the third longest streak in the history of pro sports in North America.

Vote up the best St. Louis Blues hockey players below and see where your favorites rank!

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These are the best NFL players to have their numbers retired by the team where they made the biggest impact. Not every player in the NFL gets their jersey retired, it is an honor bestowed upon the best players of a franchise. The Chicago Bears have the most retired jerseys, with 14 numbers never to be worn again. Does that mean a Chicago Bear like Walter Payton will be voted to the top of this list? While all of these football players are great at the game, having your number retired does not automatically get you into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Players on this list that have been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame are noted.

On a side note, Reggie White is the only player in the NFL to have his number retired by two teams, the Philadelphia&nbsp;Eagles and the Green Bay Packers.

Look below to see all the numbers retired in the NFL and if your favorite player has had their number retired. Then vote up the players that you think played the game the best. This list does not have current players because they are still using their numbers and it does not have numbers that were retired for coaches, managers, or owners. This list is for players only and will determine the best NFL players to have had their number retired.

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These are the best NHL players to have their numbers retired by the team where they made the biggest impact. Not every player in the NHL gets their number retired, it is an honor bestowed upon the best players of a franchise. Both the Maples Leafs and Canadiens have the most retired jerseys, with 18 numbers never to be worn again by players on those teams. Wayne Gretzky&rsquo;s number 99 is retired league-wide. Does that mean he will be voted to the top of this list? While all of these hockey players are great at the game, having your number retired does not automatically get you into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Players on this list that have been elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame are noted.

Look below to see all the numbers retired in the NHL and if your favorite player has had their number retired. Then vote up the players that you think played the game the best. This list does not have current players because they are still using their numbers and it does not have numbers that were retired for coaches, managers, or owners. This list is for players only and will determine the best NHL players to have had their number retired.

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The toughest professional fighters in history include some of the fiercest and bravest boxers, MMA fighters, and even wrestlers who proved their strength and perseverance time and time again. These tough men are the types you'd love to have behind you in a dark alley or a bar fight, as well as the men who entertain us on pay-per-view fights in the ring and the octagon. We can argue all day about the best boxers, MMA fighters and wrestlers, but which professional fighter is the toughest of them all? Who is the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/biggest-badasses-in-history/chase-christy?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">toughest man in history</a>? Vote up your favorite and add other tough guys below.Despite also being known for their <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/most-ridiculous-ufc-fighter-nicknames/sportsyeah" target="_blank">silly UFC fighter nicknames</a>, because of the skill required to compete and the level of danger of the sport, a great argument can be made that mixed martial arts fighters are some of the toughest pro fighters around. Anderson Silva, Fedor Emelianenko, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Dan Henderson and the great Chuck Liddell all lead that pack as some of the toughest MMA fighters and the hardest men in history.&nbsp;Others would argue that boxers are the greatest fighters in history. Ukrainian heavyweight Wladimir Klitschko, the great welterweight Micky Ward, top puncher Earnie Shavers and Muhammad Ali are favorites in the boxing world as some of the toughest to enter the ring. Sure, some of the technical <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-boxers-of-all-time" target="_blank">best boxers of all time</a> are not on that list but remember, this is about the toughest fighters, not necessarily the best.<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-pro-wrestlers-of-all-time/sportsyeah?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Professional wrestlers</a> can be added to the mix despite being more entertainers than athletes. Regardless, they are required to be pretty darn tough to do their jobs. Stone Cold Steve Austin, Terry Funk, and Mike Foley are just a sampling of the WWF/WWE wrestlers that you wouldn't want to take on in a fight.Each of these professional fighters dealt with different challenges and opponents as they competed in their respective sports. All of these pro fighters proved their toughness time and time again. To get knocked down once and get back in that ring takes a whole lot of courage, and these fighters did that over and over throughout their careers. If that isn't a measure of toughness, I'm not sure what is.

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The <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/black-nhl-players/ranker-hockey" target="_blank">best NHL players</a> of all time are undoubtably the most talented and most decorated hockey players ever to take the ice in the National Hockey League. These NHL greats hold countless spots in the NHL record books, a fan favorites and if they haven't already been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, they surely will be when they are eligible. Plain and simple, these are hockey gods.Easily earning the title as &quot;The Great One,&quot; Wayne Gretzky is arguably among the very elite hockey players ever. Holding NHL records for everything from lifetime goals to the most goals in a season to the most career assists, points and even short-handed goals, there was little Gretzky didn't dominate during his 20 seasons in the National Hockey League.While Gretzky is &quot;The Great One,&quot; he's far from the only great one. Mr. Hockey himself, Gordie Howe, is right up there with Gretzky with an impressive hockey career that lasted until he was 52 years of age. Along with other NHL legends like Mario Lemieux, Bobby Orr, Mark Messier and Maurice Richard, these hockey greats dominated the league during their time.Many will follow in the footsteps, or skate strides, of these all-time best NHL players but few will ever reach the level of greatness that these talented men have. Who is your all-time favorite NHL star? How would you rank these top NHL players of all time? Tell us by voting for your favorites below, adding any that are missed or even re-ranking this list of the best NHL players of all time below. Looking for more detailed rankings by position? Check out the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-nhl-defensemen-of-all-time/sportsyeah" target="_blank">best NHL defensemen of all time</a> and the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/top-hockey-goaltenders-of-all-time/angie-marie" target="_blank">best hockey goaltenders of all time</a> rankings too!

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Who are the best NFL kickers of all time? This list, ranked by fans, includes the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-kickers-in-nfl-right-now/ranker-nfl?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top NFL kickers</a> to ever step foot on the gridiron. That is a question that experts have been tackling since the NFL first started in the 1920s. Defining who is the best NFL kicker of all time&nbsp;isn't easy since every fan has a different criteria that defines who is the best NFL kicker. Many agree that that the best are also the most accurate kickers in NFL history, while others celebrate the best kickers based on their range.So who are the greatest kickers of all time? The top kickers of all time are known for their excellent skills and ability to handle the extreme high pressure situations of a last minute field goal. The kicker position is one of the most important in football, as when the game is on the line, kickers are often called in to finish the job. Though they aren't always on the field, and are often unsung heroes, the top NFL kickers are essential to every team and can make or break any game.Vote up the NFL players you think should get the title of best kicker ever. While you're at it, go ahead and vote on the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-kickers-in-nfl-right-now/ranker-nfl" target="_blank">best kickers in the NFL right now</a>.

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The best hitters in baseball history are those who hold the all-time hitting records in Major League Baseball, change the game as we know it, and are amongst the <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-baseball-players-of-all-time" target="_blank">greatest baseball players of all time</a>. These sluggers dominated during their respective eras and captivated audiences at the same time. If you were to pick a top hitter for your all-time top baseball fantasy team, you'd be silly not to select these best baseball hitters as soon as possible.Pete Rose, Ty Cobb, Hank Aaron and Stan Musial all hold the top spots among the MLB all time hits, with Rose leading the pack at 4,256 over his career. Rose finished his career in 1986 and his record has withstood&nbsp;the time since.But the best hitters cannot be defined by the number of career hits alone. On that stat,&nbsp;Babe Ruth, arguably the best baseball hitter of all time, would rank in the 40s. Ruth&nbsp;holds top numbers for his home runs, slugging percentage, runs batted in and on-base&nbsp;percentage&nbsp;stats. Lou Gehrig is another who'd fall into that category with his major league records for the most grand slams -&nbsp;a figure since topped by a great modern slugger, Alex Rodriguez.So we're left with a conundrum. Do we deem those great players from yesteryear, like Willie Mays, Ted Williams and Shoeless Joe Jackson&nbsp;the best baseball hitters of all time? Do we give some love to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-baseball-players/alecdom" target="_blank">current top baseball players</a>&nbsp;like Barry Bonds, Albert Pujols and Derek Jeter? Tell us how you feel by voting for the best hitters in baseball history below!

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This list of the best boxers of all time is ranked by boxing fans worldwide. The goal is to determine the greatest boxers ever. The list establishes individual rankings of specific boxers and helps answer the question, &quot;Who is the greatest boxer of all time?&quot; This list includes some real legends of the boxing world.<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-boxers-2022/pedro-cerrano?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Who are the best boxers</a> of all time? Anyone can vote on the greatest&nbsp;boxers of all time, which means these boxers are truly fan favorites. From Olympic legends like Sugar Ray Leonard to sports idols like Muhammad Ali, there are numerous choices to examine when contemplating the question of who is the greatest boxer of all time. Vote now to help determine the greatest pound for pound boxers of all time.

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Bruce Lee (1940-1973) was not just one of history's best, most influential martial artists, but also one of the greatest athletes of all time. 

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The greatest&nbsp;athletes of all time: a list of the most dominant, iconic, famous&nbsp;players in the history of&nbsp;sports. This list gathers sports stars from across every professional league, as well as amateur athletes who may have never competed professionally, in one overall list. Though it may be challenging to compare performance in a variety of different competitive arenas requiring different skill sets, this list nevertheless attempts to distinguish the top, highest-performing and most successful athletes ever to play. The sports stars that rise to the top can be considered to be the best athletes of all time.Aspects to consider in picking a best athlete of all time would include, obviously, that player's raw talent and born ability. Some individuals seem to prodigally gifted in their sport of choice, and it's hard to discount the importance of this kind of natural talent. However, it's also important to evaluate hard work, discipline and a commitment to the game. Some athletes may not have the natural, genetic ability to dunk a basketball or hit a home run, but nonetheless have trained to the point of reaching these goals all the same. (They may not be the greatest athlete of all time at all sports, but they have mastered their activity.)Finally, it can be a challenge to compare an athlete who competed in a solo competition with a member of a well known sports organization or club. How do you look at the achievements of, say, a boxer like Muhammad Ali alongside an athlete like Michael Jordan, who had to not only perform to his own best abilities but work as a cohesive unit along with other members of his team? These are the questions that must be answered when compiling a list of the world's greatest all-time athletes.For more sports news and athlete trade rumors, vote on this list of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/sports-news-blogs/blog-loblaw">sports news sites</a>.

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When it comes to the top NBA players of all time, there's plenty of speculation and room for debate, though many may not think so. Though Michael Jordan is easily considered the greatest player ever, some may say players like Kobe&nbsp;Bryant, LeBron James, or Kevin Durant give him a run for his money. Who are the best NBA players? This list includes the best basketball players in NBA history, along with the top basketball players today.Anyone can vote on the best NBA players here, which means these players are truly fan favorites. NBA fans can even add their own rankings to this list. Whether they have a famous jumper that just won't quit or ball-handling skills that leave their opponents spinning, these top 100 NBA players rule the hoop and the hardwood, and this list is a celebration of those skills. This list should answer who is the top 100, top 10, and best NBA player ever.&nbsp;If you've ever asked, &quot;Who's the greatest basketball player of all time?&quot;,&nbsp;look no further. Ranked by votes from thousands of fans, this list features the all time&nbsp;NBA GOATs, including Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Magic Johnson, Julius Erving, Wilt Chamberlain, and Larry Bird. Vote up the best basketball player ever, and those who follow close behind. Then head over and vote on <a href="/list/best-nba-players-2010s/ranker-nba" target="_blank">the best NBA players of the 2010s</a>.

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Who is the best soccer player of all time? Whether you call it soccer, futbol, football, or ‘the beautiful game,' it's a transcendent sport and the most popular competition in the world. To become one of the greatest soccer players of all time, these famous soccer players must train relentlessly, outperform peers, and shine in the biggest moments, whether via stunning goals, staunch defense or unbeatable goalkeeping. So, who are the best soccer players ever? Who are the greatest footballers to ever play the game?&nbsp;When it comes to the <a href="/list/best-current-soccer-players/ranker-sports">top soccer players</a> ever, Pele must be #1. The Brazilian soccer prodigy set the game on fire and led Brazil to 3 World Cup championships. Although many would argue their case for the best soccer player ever might be one of many Ballon d'Or winners and international soccer legends like Alfredo Di St&eacute;fano, Lev Yashin, George Weah, Johan Cruyff, George Best, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, Marco van Basten or Ronaldo.&nbsp;Ronaldinho, Kaka, Xavi, Iniesta, and Roberto Carlos are among many of the &nbsp;21st century footballing greats. Then there's the like's of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-soccer-players-2022/patrick-alexander">the best soccer players in the world today</a>, a few of whom also might have claim to the title, such as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Kylian Mbappe, Robert Lewandowski, and Karim Benzema.Vote up the best soccer players in the world ever, and help decide who deserves to be remembered as the best players in football history.

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Who are the best quarterbacks of all time? That is a question that experts have been tackling since the NFL first started in the 1920s. Defining who the best quarterback of all time&nbsp;isn't easy since every fan has a different criteria that defines who is the best NFL quarterback. If you like championships, then famous quarterbacks like Joe Montana, Johnny Unitas, Tom Brady, Terry Bradshaw, Peyton Manning,&nbsp;and Bart Starr are clearly top 10 QBs. If you like gaudy numbers then you're more likely to be a fan of Dan Marino&nbsp;and Brett Favre as top ten choices.The top quarterbacks of all time are known for their excellent skills and leadership on the field. The quarterback position is the most important in football. The position entails being a coach on the field who can call and adjust plays on a whim and being able to dissect the defensive coverage by taking a peek at what they're showing, all while having the ability to avoid the oncoming pass rush and make accurate throws. Sounds easy right? These gentlemen, who are considered the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-quarterbacks-in-the-nfl-right-now?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best NFL quarterbacks</a>&nbsp;of all time, have the rare ability to do all of these things in a matter of seconds.Vote for whoever you think should get the title of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-quarterbacks-in-the-nfl-right-now/ranker-nfl?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best quarterbacks in NFL</a> history. If you see someone who is missing, feel free to add them to this ultimate list of the best NFL quarterbacks of all time.&nbsp;

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Strikers much of the glory, but the foundation of many soccer teams is built on the strength of having an outstanding goalkeeper. The best goalies are the biggest difference makers in soccer. They can help cover the warts of an average team by their ability to prevent other teams from scoring, which gives their team the best possible chance at winning. After all, if a great goalie can prevent a team from scoring, then their team has a great shot of scratching out the one goal necessary to win a match or even a competition. The best goalies can literally save the day for their team, especially during high pressure moments like breakaways and penalty kicks. The best soccer goalies often times are taken for granted because of their steadiness and the stability they provide for a team's defense.The best soccer goalies can literally elevate their teams. Real Madrid's Iker Casillas, Chelsea's Petr Cech and former Manchester United keeper Edwin van der Sar are all considered the best goalies of the past few decades and their clubs have the trophies to prove it. Gordon Banks is long considered one of the best goalies in the history of the game. Banks is revered in his native England due to his contributions to the 1966 World Cup winning squad, the country's only title in the world's biggest competition.Vote for the goalie who you consider to be the best of all time, or even the best goalkeeper in the world. There are plenty of solid choices here, so you really can't go wrong.

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&nbsp;The best heavyweight boxers of all time are not just the best boxers in that weight class but also arguably many of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-best-boxers-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best boxers of all time</a>. These men dominated their matches during their respective times, won championships and even fought each other on occasion in some of the most well known boxing matches in history.Easily the best of all time, Muhammad Ali is undoubtedly the best heavyweight boxer to ever step in the ring. As the first and only three-time lineal World Heavyweight Champion, Ali fought many of the other members on this list in many of the greatest boxing matches ever such as when he duked it out with Joe Frazier and George Foreman and lost only five matches over his career which spanned over 20 years.Going beyond &quot;The Greatest,&quot; many other notable heavyweight boxers have earned their place on these rankings too. Joe Louis, Rocky Marciano, Sonny Liston, Lennox Lewis and Evander Holyfield are all easily among the best heavyweight boxers ever. Even current boxers made the list with the current Heavyweight Champion Wladimir Klitschko from the Ukraine a modern legend.Be them current champions or legends from yesteryear, these are surely <a href="/list/top-10-boxers-not-to-mess-with/annebel" target="_blank">boxers that should not be messed with</a>. Share your thoughts on which of these men are the best in their weight class by voting, adding to or re-ranking this list of the best heavyweight boxers of all time.&nbsp;

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The Best Heavyweight Boxers of All Time

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Who are the best current MLB pitchers? Who's&nbsp;the most dominant <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/greatest-pitchers-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">pitcher of</a> the 2021 season? That remains to be seen, but for now, these pitchers are among the best. They are also among the <a href="/crowdranked-list/top-50-current-best-baseball-players" target="_blank">best current baseball players</a>. Vote for the current MLB&nbsp;pitchers you believe are the best, vote down any who aren't performing well and feel free to add new potential breakout stars, too. You can also re-rank this list in any order you choose.Any list of the best current MLB pitchers should include one of the highest paid pitchers in the MLB, Justin Verlander. Other great starters on the list include Clayton Kershaw (one of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-mlb-left-handed-pitchers/ranker-baseball" target="_blank">best left-handed pitchers</a>), Zack Greinke, and the Cubs'' Jake Arrieta. But this list is not limited to the best starting pitchers. Closers like Aroldis Chapman&nbsp;and Trevor Rosenthal deserve as much credit to their teams’s success as anyone on the starting rotation.&nbsp;That's what this list is about: The MLB pitchers that you think are worth the big bucks, because they are, quite simply, the best. Will any of the current good MLB pitchers on this list ultimately wind up on a list of the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-baseball-players-of-all-time" target="_blank">greatest baseball players of all time</a>? For now, cast your votes for who you think are the best pitchers in baseball right now.

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Who are the best wing players in the NBA today? This list includes some of the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-top-nba-players-of-all-time" target="_blank">top NBA players of all time</a>. These wings have incredible talent at their position on the court, and they're always a huge threat. The thing about being a great NBA wing player is this: A player has to be amazingly versatile. They must be a great shooter and a great passer. They have to get the whole picture at all times, anticipating the best options, often in crunch time situations.For this reason, several notable names on this list of great wing players are also among the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-offensive-players-in-nba-history-" target="_blank">greatest offensive players in NBA history</a>. They are, quite honestly, often human highlight reels like Kevin Durant, LeBron James, and Kawhi Leonard.&nbsp;Who is the top NBA swingman? You decide, with your votes and reranks. Interested in voting on some more excellent NBA lists? Check out these lists of the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-power-forwards-in-nba-history" target="_blank">power forwards</a> and <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-shooting-guards-in-nba-history" target="_blank">shooting guards</a> in basketball. While you're at it, vote for the <a href="/crowdranked-list/top-10-current-nba-players" target="_blank">top current NBA players</a> and <a href="/list/best-current-nba-coaches/ranker-nba" target="_blank"> best current NBA coaches</a>, too.