A recent survey has sparked a lot of discussion over who holds the title of the ‘UK’s sexiest footballer’.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Jude Bellingham, two of the most marketable football stars worldwide, were surprisingly not the ones to take the top spot.
Despite their global fame and stunning looks, both were outshined by Chelsea’s Cole Palmer in this study.
Cole Palmer Claims the Top Spot
Conducted by Slotzilla, the survey quizzed 2,500 British adults about their preferences when it comes to footballers’ attractiveness.
The study considered a range of factors including physique, charisma, and personal style.
With 19% of the votes, Cole Palmer emerged as the winner of the ‘sexiest footballer’ title.
The Chelsea star has certainly caught the attention of UK fans, outpacing even more established names like Ronaldo and Bellingham.
Jude Bellingham Takes Second Place
Although Palmer grabbed the crown, Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham wasn’t far behind.
The England midfielder secured second place with 17% of the votes.
Known for his skill on the pitch and his good looks, Bellingham recently made headlines after being spotted with his girlfriend Ashlyn Castro.
Despite finishing second, his popularity among fans remains high.
The Rest of the Top 10
Following Bellingham, several of his England teammates made the list, solidifying the Three Lions’ influence on the survey. Jack Grealish took third place with 15%, while Declan Rice, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Bukayo Saka, and Marcus Rashford claimed the next spots, with votes ranging from 12% down to 7%.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Erling Haaland in the Mix
Al-Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo secured 8th place with 6% of the votes, showing that his charm still resonates with fans, though not enough to top the list.
In contrast, Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, known for his powerful physique, placed 9th with just 4% of the votes.
Haaland did, however, top the charts in Scotland for his impressive looks. Rounding out the top 10 was Kylian Mbappe, with a modest 2% of the vote.
Cole Palmer’s Form on the Field
Despite his success off the pitch, Palmer has faced challenges in recent weeks on the field.
After Chelsea’s 4-0 win over Southampton, the 22-year-old shared a post on Instagram expressing his desire to bounce back from a run of poor form.
He’s currently going through a scoring drought, having not contributed a goal or assist in his last seven matches.
However, Palmer’s earlier performances for Chelsea have shown his potential, and fans are confident he will recover soon.
Full Results of the UK’s Sexiest Footballer Survey
- Cole Palmer – 19%
- Jude Bellingham – 17%
- Jack Grealish – 15%
- Declan Rice – 12%
- Trent Alexander-Arnold – 10%
- Bukayo Saka – 8%
- Marcus Rashford – 7%
- Cristiano Ronaldo – 6%
- Erling Haaland – 4%
- Kylian Mbappe – 2%