The Ladies of the World’s Top Athletes

Athletes in their respective fields are incredible, they’re dedicated, hardworking, obviously wealthy, and are adored by many fans all over the globe. However, there is one particular person in their life that perhaps adores them more than a fan, their other half. It’s often said that the wife makes the man and in these cases, that couldn’t be clearer. Take a look at these famous athletes and their lovely wives. We aren’t sticking to just one sport either; we’re looking at the wives of the most famous footballers, basketball players, boxers, soccer stars, golfers, and so on. Some of the women in this list are models, entrepreneurs, actresses, and so on – champions of their own making. However together, as a unit, these couples are forces to be reckoned with. Think of David and Victoria Beckham, separately they are impressive and have achieved so much, however together, they’re unstoppable. Same goes with Derek Jeter and Hannah Davis, Lionel Messi and Antonella Roccuzzo, Wladimir Klitschko and Hayden Panettiere, Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen, Mike Fisher and Carrie Underwood – oh man, the list is endless. There are so many beautiful couples who can conquer the world together and that’s a pretty beautiful thing. Granted, not all of the couples on this list are still together but we cherished their relationship, it can’t be easy living life under the watchful eye of the media.

Especially when you’re feeling pressure to do your best in your respective sport. However these athletes are professionals, they know how to focus on the game and go home at the end of the day and be great fathers and husbands. Although we’re sure they had to order flowers online a time or two, the game can keep you away from home for long hours and even weeks at a time. What we really want to know though is who are the women behind the athletes we all know and love? How did they meet? How many are still together now? So many questions and we’ve rolled up our sleeves to present you with answers. Just take a look for yourself, not just at the biggest athletes, but the women who love them with fiber of their being. Let’s get started, shall we?

Lionel Messi and Antonella Roccuzzo

Do you remember the first girl or guy you ever loved? You know the one, that goofy guy/gal back in elementary school.

Well, that’s what happened with the ultimate football (soccer) legend, Lionel Messi, and his childhood sweetheart, Antonella Roccuzzo. They met each other when they were five years old and are still together to this day. The couple are crazy adorable and are seriously in love.

Derek Jeter and Hannah Davis

Jeter is a retired New York Yankees star who just this year, married his model girlfriend, Hannah Davis.

We can only imagine how much that diamond ring cost but we wish those love birds all the very best!

Mia Hamm and Nomar Garciaparra

Nomar played for the Red Sox and the Dodgers although most people know his former soccer playing wife, Mia Hamm.

Mia even won an Olympic gold medal with the US national team. This power couple have been married since 2003 and even have twin girls.

Hilary Duff and Mike Comrie

Hillary Duff is everyone’s favorite child actress who has a great acting and singing career; Mike Comrie is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey center.

The couple actually got a divorce a couple years back but they both adore their 4 year son, Luca.

Shakira and Gerard Pique

Most people know Colombian singer, Shakira but unless you’re a huge sports fan then you probably don’t know her Barcelona football (soccer) player husband, Gerard.

There are actually quite a few Barcelona fans who don’t like Shakira as they believe she is damaging his form but uhh, have you seen her? This beautiful couple has two adorable sons.

Wladimir Klitschko and Hayden Panettiere

I adore this couple, no seriously, they are beyond adorable together. Klitschko is the World Heavyweight Champion Boxer while Panettiere is an incredible actress and singer.

The couple recently had their first baby girl – she is simply gorgeous and has two incredible parents to raise her.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Irina Shayk

There must be something in the water at football club, Real Madrid, because another footballer makes the list.

Cristiano Ronaldo is a world renowned footballer, he has such incredible skill plus he’s deeply involved in charity organizations, I mean the man is a multi-millionaire. Okay, so Ronaldo and Russian model Irina Shayk broke up in 2015 but they were an incredible couple.

Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen

The fact that Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen are married is enough to make me weak in the knees, they are so cute.

New England Patriots star quarterback Tom Brady and Former Victoria’s Secret supermodel are a serious power couple – we adore the two of them together and their three gorgeous kids.

Marko Jarić and Adriana Lima

In this case, it’s the wife that is more internationally well known. Marko Jarić is a Serbian former pro-basketball player while Adriana Lima is a Victoria’s Secret super model.

In 2009, the pair married and had two adorable kids together. However, after five years of marriage, they split.

Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson

Eric is a former 49ers tight end while Jessica is a pop singer and actress.

The couple got married in 2010 and currently have two kids.

Maria Sharapova and Sasha Vujacic

Just about everyone knows who Maria Sharapova is, she’s just one of the best tennis players on the court.

While her husband is less known, he is a former Lakers player as he’s currently playing for some Turkish team. But they are definitely one smoldering hot couple.

Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom

Khloe and Lamar were one of the biggest power couples in the Kardashian world but sadly that ended last year.

Most people known who full-time reality star Khloe is rathar than basketball player, Lamar Odom.

David and Victoria Beckham

Now this is a power couple if there ever was one, good ol’ Posh and Becks. David is a world renowned football (soccer) legend, he will probably go down as one of top ten best footballers of all time.

Victoria is a former ‘Spice Girls’ band member who currently has her own fashion line. The couple met way back in 1997 and have been married ever since, they also have four seriously handsome children.

Mike Fisher and Carrie Underwood

Fisher is a Canadian NHL center currently playing with and serving as captain for the Nashville Predators, he met his future wife, well loved and respected country singer, backstage at her concert in 2008.

A year later, Fisher and Underwood married and then in 2015, they had their first son, Isaiah.

Angie Harmon and Jason Sehorn

Jason is a former former American football cornerback while Angie is a well known actress and director.

This adorable couple have three daughters however after 16 years of marriage, they are getting a divorce.

Dwayne Wade and Gabrielle Union

Wade is of course a Heat legend and his wife is an incredibly well known actress – making this pair one power couple.

While Wade and Union met in 2009, they actually briefly split in 2013 and a year later, they married. Sounds like a Hollywood love story come true.

Ryan and Lauren Ashley Tannehill

Ryan and Lauren met in college at Texas A&M and got married in 2012 while Ryan was waiting for the NFL draft – a couple short months later, he was in fact drafted by the Miami Dolphins.

The couple announced on Instagram recently that they’re expecting their first child! I hope the new dad to be is about to order flowers online for his lovely wife to celebrate or maybe he’ll stick with diamond rings.

Brandon and Amanda McCarthy

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Brandon McCarthy has an incredible baseball career, but he won the jackpot when he met and married his lovely and gorgeous wife, Amanda.

He’s a superstar and she’s a model – doesn’t get much better than that. Just this year, they welcomed their first baby girl. Congrats to the new parents!

Eliza Dushku and Rick Fox

Our second favorite slayer, Eliza Dushku, married for Laker man, Rick Fox.

However the couple have recently broken up after dating for five years.

Scottie Upshall and Melanie Collins

Canadian Upshall is NHL royalty while Melanie is a TV host princess.

This is a couple that just looks like they belong together!

Nicole Scherzinger and Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton is a World Champion Formula One driver and ex-girlfriend, Nicole Scherzinger, is a former ‘PussyCat Dolls’ singer, who is a judge on the US version of “The X Factor” and even won the mirror-ball trophy on “Dancing with the Stars”.

Shame we won’t be seeing this gorgeous couple together anymore.

Iker Casillas and Sara Carbonero

Another Real Madrid football (soccer) player, well fine he’s a goalie but one of the best in the world, makes the list with a wife that is not only stunning but a very talented sports reporter.

However, football fans actually blame Sara for being so beautiful that she not only distracts her husband on the pitch but other players as well. How crazy.

Jay Cutler and Kristin Cavallari

Cutler is the Chicago Bears quarterback and Cavallari stole everyone’s hearts on the show The Hills.

This beautiful couple married in 2013 and have three amazing children together, two boys and a girl.

Wes Welker and Anna Burns

Wide receiver for the Denver Broncos, Welker, met and married bombshell Burns, the former Hooters Calendar model.

Burns is a huge fan of the Broncos and is always supporting her husband.

Andy Roddick and Brooklyn Decker

Roddick is of course well known as a professional tennis player, he is the former world number one, folks. While Decker is a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition model and actress.

Back in 2009, this adorable couple married and had a baby boy, Hank, in 2015. We’re sure many friends and family remembered to order flowers online and have them specially delivered!

Dustin Johnson and Paulina Gretzky

Professional golfer Dustin Johnson took a big leap asking Wayne Gretzky’s daughter for her hand in marriage, considering that Wayne is THE greatest hockey player ever.

Dustin and Paulina got hitched in 2013 and are expecting their first child!

Sami Khedira and Lena Gercke

Khedira is a midfielder for Real Madrid and Gercke is the former Next Top Model from Germany.

Quite often, it’s been reported that Khedira calls his wife, “the love of his life.” Now that’s just the most romantic thing we’ve ever heard.

Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Tim Hasselbeck

Elizabeth Hasselbeck is America’s conservative voice on the talk show, The View.

While her husband Tim Hasselbeck is in the NFL but rather unsuccessfully to say the least.

Kendra Wilkinson and Hank Baskett

Former ‘Playboy’ Kendra married former American football wide receiver, Hank, back in 2009.

The couple have had their far share of ups and downs but are now happily married. The couple also have two great kids together.

Dario Franchitti And Ashley Judd

Our girl Ashley Judd is a well known actress and her husband, Dario Franchitti, is a retired British racing driver.

They married in 2011 but then in 2013, their divorce became final. Sad face.

Laila Ali And Curtis Conway

Oh yeah, boxing legend Muhammad Ali’s daughter, Laila, is a former professional boxer who competed from 1999 to 2007.

Ali married former NFL wide receiver, Curtis Conway in 2007. They have two children together.

La La Anthony and Carmelo Anthony

La La is a radio and television personality, New York Times best-selling author, business woman, producer and actress!

While husband, Carmelo is a pro basketball player for the New York Knicks. In 2004, they were engaged, they had their son in March 2010, and only in July 2010 did they tie the knot!

Jennifer Esposito And Mark Philippoussis

Jennifer is a well known and loved actress while Mark Philippoussis is a pro tennis player.

They got engaged in 2009 but called it quits a year later.

Elin Nordegren and Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods is of course a very well known pro golfer while his wife is a Swedish former nanny and model.

In 2003, they were engaged and a year later, they tied the knot! In 2010 they got divorced following Tiger’s infidelity.

Vanessa Bryant and Kobe Bryant

Bryant is a well known pro basketball player with the LA Lakers while his wife isn’t famous at all, she is gorgeous.

The couple recently had a daughter, congrats to the new parents!

Aaron Rodgers And Olivia Munn

Rogers is the head quarterback for the Green Bay Packers while Munn is an actress and model.

The pair have been dating since 2014 and its rumored that they’re engaged!

Keyshia Cole and Daniel Gibson

Cole is singer–songwriter, record producer, businesswoman, and television personality while Daniel Gibson is a pro basketball player for the Cleveland Cavalier.

They got engaged in 2010 and not long after, the couple had their first son. A year after, in 2011, they got married! Although in 2014, they said they were separated but not divorced.

Bridgette Wilson And Pete Sampras

Actress Bridgette Wilson is married to professional tennis player Pete Sampras, with whom she has two sons.

The couple have been married since 2000 and purchased a home in Bel Air back in 2014.

Elisha Cuthbert and Dion Phaneuf

Canadian actress and model, Elisha became engaged to hockey star Dion Phaneuf in 2012, a year later, they married.

It’s also cute that she’s a huge NHL fan, I mean, she is from Canada after all.

Niki Taylor and Burney Lamar

The incredible model, Niki Taylor, and stock car deiver Burney Lamar became engaged in 2006 after just three dates!

They also got married that same year, in December. They had their first child in 2009 and their second in 2011.

Hilary Rhoda and Sean Avery

Oh yeah, supermodel Hilary Rhoda and former pro hockey player Sean Avery got married in 2010.

They got married in the Parrish Art Museum in New York.

Abbey Clancy and Peter Crouch

Model Abbey Clancy and English soccer player Peter Crouch were engaged back in 2009 and were married a year later.

Currently, they have two daughters together.

Cheryl Cole And Ashley Cole

Singer Cheryl Cole and English soccer player Ashley Cole were engaged in 2005 any by 2010, they were divorced.

Sadly cause they were adorable together.

Jeff Gordon and Ingrid Vandebosch

NASCAR legend Jeff Gordon, although he’s retired now, married this Belgian bombshell model and actress Ingrid Vandebosch.

They got married in a private ceremony in 2006 in Mexico! The pair have a daughter and a son.

Tony Romo and Candice Crawford

Meet the former Miss Missouri, yes we mean Candice! And Romo is you didn’t know is a Cowboys legend who played through an early season suffering with a rib injury.

The couple also have one kid together, let’s hope he got his mama’s looks.

Jeff Garcia and Carmella DeCesare

The union that is the former NFL quarterback, Garcia, and the 2004 Playmate of the Year, DeCesare, is hot, hot, hot.

Did we mention that DeCesare WWE Diva Search participant and professional wrestler? The couple currently have three children together.

Shannon Brown and Monica Brown

The Phoenix Suns guard and the R&B diva got married in 2010 and then again in 2011! Now that’s real love because if I had to plan another wedding, I’d lose my mind.

Did we mention that they met in 2010 when Shannon was asked to star as Monica’s love interest in the music video for the single “Love All Over Me”?

Shaquille O’Neal and Shaunie Nelson

Shaq really needs no introduction, the man is an NBA legend. While his wife, Shaunie is an executive producer.

The pair married in 2002, had four kids but seven years later, with multiple scandals, they divorced.

Bruna Marquezine and Neymar

Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior is a well known and highly talented Brazilian soccer player.

I mean even ESPN cited him as the world’s fourth-most famous athlete in 2016. Bruna Marquezine is a rather gorgeous Brazilian actress and model. They’ve been dating since 2012, on and off again.

Osi Umenyiora and Leila Lopes

Osi Umenyiora is a New York Giants defensive end while his fiance is the former Miss Universe.

Umenyiora popped the question back in 2013 and they got hitched in 2015 in Angola, Leila’s home country.

John Cena and Nikki Bella

WWE star and actor John Cena is tied with Ric Flair as the “most recognized world championship reigns by WWE in history” with 16.

Stephanie Nicole Garcia-Colace, AKA Nikki Bella, is also a WWE star who is currently on the Smackdown brand. In 2012, this duo started dating, were engaged by 2014, but they announced that they are splitting up.

Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll

Golfing legend Rory McIlroy began dating former PGA of America employee, Erica Stoll, back in 2015. By December that same year, they were engaged! April 2017 is when they tied the knot.

When you know, you know.

Rickie Fowler and Allison Stokke

Four time PGA tour winner Rickie Fowler began dating the pole vaulter Allison Stokke in 2017.

Stokke is often photographed at Fowler’s golfing events and their social media accounts feature their grand adventures almost constantly.

Brett Favre and Deanna Tynes

July 14, 1996 is when this Packers legend married Deanna Tynes.

Together, they have two daughters, Brittany and Breleigh. While the couple have had to deal with some scandals in their relationship, especially with Favre’s phone advances, they’ve come out stronger than ever.

Zlatan Ibrahimović and Helena Seger

You’re looking at the Swedish professional footballer, Zlatan Ibrahimović, who is currently making history at LA Galaxy.

Although his name is far better known across the pond. His longtime partner is Helena Seger and together they have two sons, Maximilian and Vincent.

Roger Federer and Miroslava Vavrincová

The current world No. 2 is married to the former Women’s Tennis Association player Miroslava Vavrincová.

Roger Federer met the love of his live while they were competing for Switzerland at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. In 2001, Mirka had already retired from the tour because of a foot injury, seven years before she and Federer got hitched.

Michael Jordan and Juanita Vanoy

Do we really need to tell you who Michael Jordan is? Yeah, didn’t think so. Jordan married Juanita Vanoy in September 1989 and together they have three children.

However in 2002, the pair got divorced. At the time, Vanoy’s settlement of $168 million was the largest celebrity divorce settlement.

Stephen Curry and Ayesha Alexander

NBA superstar Stephen Curry married his longtime girlfriend Ayesha Alexander in 2011.

Together, they have two daughters, Riley and Ryan.

Big Show and Bess Katramados

As we know Big Show has been dominating the WWE ring since 1995.

But we want to look at his softer side for a quick minute. In February 2002, Big Show married wife number two, Bess Katramados. Together they have two children.

Conor McGregor and Dee Devlin

Since 2008, the Irish MMA righter and boxer has been dating Dee Devlin.

Together they have two children. McGregor lovingly speaks about his longtime girlfriend, saying, “My girlfriend worked very hard throughout the years and stuck by me when I had essentially absolutely nothing.”

Michael Phelps and Nicole Johnson

With 28 medals, Michael Phelps is the most decorated Olympian of all time and he’s lucky in love too! Phelps is married to the former Miss California USA Nicole Johnson.

In fact, they had a secret wedding in June 2016. Their son Boomer was born the month before the nuptials.

Novak Djokovic and Jelena Ristić

The Serbian professional tennis player is currently ranked at #12 in the world but his list of accolades is beyond impressive.

While in high school, he met his future wife Jelena Ristić! They started dating in 2005, were engaged in 2013, and tied the knot in 2014. Together they have two children. They are still high school sweethearts to this day.

Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez

The former professional baseball shortstop Alex Rodriguez announced he was dating the singer, songwriter, actress, dancer and producer Jennifer Lopez in February 2017.

Their social media accounts often show off their amazing life together.

Peyton and Ashley Manning

Ashley’s next door neighbor of her parents introduced her to Peyton during his freshman year in college, and that was it.

These lovebirds tied the knot in 2001 on St. Patrick’s Day. They have twins, a son and daughter.

Jerry Rice and Jacqueline Bernice Mitchell

More often than not, Jerry Rice is considered to be the greatest NFL player of all time. And that’s saying something.

In 1987, Rice married Jacqueline Bernice Mitchell however in late 2009, they got a divorce. They have three children together.

Andy Carroll and Billi Mucklow

English footballer Andy Carroll is a striker for West Ham United who in November 2014 became engaged to the reality TV star Billi Mucklow.

They have two children together.

Triple H and Stephanie McMahon

We’re sure that neither Triple H and Stephanie McMahon need an introduction.

In 1999, he entered into a storyline marriage with McMahon and in 2003, they legitimately married! Together they have three daughters.

Phil and Amy Mickelson

With five major championships to his name, including three Masters, Phil Mickelson is a walking legend.

Although he’s lucky in love. Phil has been married to Amy since 1996 and they have three children together.

Gareth Bale and Emma Rhys-Jones

You’re looking Welsh star Gareth Bale who is a winger for the Spanish club Real Madrid.

Currently Bale lives in Madrid with his fiance and high school sweetheart, Emma. Together they have three children.

CM Punk and AJ Lee

The two-time WWE Champion CM Punk married the former WWE Diva AJ Lee in 2014.

Punk and Lee split their time between homes, Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Steven Gerrard and Alex Curran

Former Liverpool and England footballing legend Steven Gerrard makes the list.

In June 2007, in a Catholic ceremony, Gerrard married Alex Curran. Together they have four children.

Alexander Ovechkin and Anastasia Shubskaya

Meet the Russian professional winger and captain of the Washington Capitals, Alexander Ovechkin.

In 2016, he got married to Anastasia Shubskaya.

Frank Lampard and Christine Bleakley

Chelsea star Frank Lampard began dating the presenter Christine Bleakley in 2009.

December 2015 is when they tied the knot.

Jamie Redknapp and Louise Nurding

1998 is when former English footballer Jamie Redknapp married the pop singer Louise Nurding.

Together they have two children. After 19 years, they divorced in 2017.

Gary Neville and Emma Hadfield

Retired footballer and current commentator, Gary Neville married Emma Hadfield in June 2007.

They have two daughters together.