Who is the most attractive player in the 2026 World Cup? When it comes to this question, the French have one clear favorite: Cristiano Ronaldo. In a survey conducted by Selvitys for Xlovecam among 1,000 French people, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner came in far ahead of a new generation of stars such as Michael Olise, Kylian Mbappé, and Jude Bellingham.
Cristiano Ronaldo, Still Number One
With 21.5% of the vote, Cristiano Ronaldo dominates the rankings by a wide margin. He received more than twice as many votes as his closest competitor.
Rounding out the top three are:
- Michael Olise (10.2%)
- Kylian Mbappé (10.1%)
This result shows that, despite the emergence of young talent, the Portuguese star’s charisma and image continue to captivate the French.
Women prefer Mbappé… men overwhelmingly favor Olise
The study also reveals some differences based on the respondents’ gender.
While Cristiano Ronaldo remains number one among both men and women, preferences differ beyond that.
Women are more likely to vote for Kylian Mbappé and Rodrigo De Paul, while men rank Michael Olise and Jude Bellingham just behind Ronaldo.
These differences show that the criteria for appeal vary depending on the respondents’ profiles.
A Clear Generational Divide
Age strongly influences the results.
The youngest respondents (ages 18–24) rank Jude Bellingham first, ahead of Michael Olise. Cristiano Ronaldo comes in third in this age group—the only one in which he does not finish first.
Conversely, among those aged 55 and older, Ronaldo pulls far ahead and confirms his status as an international icon.
Students see things differently
Another interesting finding: students stand out clearly from the rest of the population.
Among them, Jude Bellingham dominates the rankings by a wide margin with nearly 28% of the vote, ahead of Michael Olise and Kylian Mbappé. Cristiano Ronaldo, meanwhile, doesn’t even make the podium.
In other socioeconomic categories, however, the Portuguese star retains first place.
Soccer, but also charm
Cristiano Ronaldo’s success isn’t based solely on his achievements. His physical appearance, lifestyle, international fame, and media image all play a major role in making him one of the most attractive athletes on the planet.
This study also shows that perceptions of sex appeal vary by age, gender, and professional background—proof that attractiveness remains a highly personal concept.
So, who would you choose?
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