List of sports figures considered the greatest

In sports, spectators including sports fandom and sportswriters, as well as participants themselves have discussed players, coaches, teams, and related personalities in regards to being the greatest in their field, or sometimes across sports. These discussions on the greatest of all-time—often referred to by the acronym "GOAT"—are often held in sports culture, but widespread consensus on a sport's "GOAT" is uncommon.

Team sports in particular have GOAT discussions compartmentalized by position.

List of sports players considered the greatest

General

Athletics and racing sports

Ball and hockey sports

Combat sports

Extreme and adventure sports

Mind sports

Esports

Precision sports

Parasports

Other individual sports

List of team sports athletes considered the greatest by position

American football

Association football

Baseball

Basketball

Other team sports

List of sports teams considered the greatest

List of sports personnel considered the greatest

Coach/manager/trainer

List of sports media figures considered the greatest

Commentators

See also

• 100 Greatest of All Time
• 100 Greatest NHL Players
• Australian rugby league's 100 greatest players
• Big Three (tennis)
• Comparison of top chess players throughout history
• FIFA 100
• Messi–Ronaldo rivalry
• Mythical national championship
• NASCAR's 75 Greatest Drivers
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• TSN Top 50 CFL Players

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