Most-admired sportsmen in the world: Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi at the top

Two of the greatest football superstars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are in the top 10 of the Most Admired Personalities. They are the only footballers who have made it to the top 20 list; followed by Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli. According to a survey conducted by YouGov, a British market research and data analytics firm. Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have surpassed both Tendulkar and Kohli in terms of ranking.

Following the new list, former American president Barack Obama ranks first in the most admired personalities list; followed by Bill Gates and Xi Jinping. Cristiano Ronaldo has jumped up 2 ranks and is at 4th. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi is now at 7th after jumping up 4 ranks. However, Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli are ranked 12th and 18tu respectively. The study surveyed more than 42,000 people in 38 countries and territories before creating the list.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is at 8th followed by 2 Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan at 14th and Amitabh Bachchan at 15th on the list.

When it comes to the most admired women, Michelle Obama tops the list; followed by Angelina Jolie and Queen Elizabeth II. Amongst the Indian personalities, Priyanka Chopra Jonas (10th), Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (13th), and Sudha Murty (14th) feature in the top 20.