Sexiest Men in Sports: Steph Curry, Travis Kelce, Shohei Ohtani.Photo:ABC via Getty; David Eulitt/Getty; Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty

Sexiest Men in Sports, Steph Curry, Travis Kelce, Shohei Ohtani

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These professional athletes keep their heads in the game, but we’ve got our eyes on them!From football and basketball to surfing and racing, superstars from every sport are scoring points and stealing hearts.Travis Kelce,Neymar Jr.,Steph CurryandShohei Ohtaniare just a few game-winners heating up their respective leagues, giving fans more than a few reasons to cheer along.Check out some of the most athletically and genetically gifted players who scored wins and stole hearts this year, in honor of PEOPLE’s 2023 Sexiest Man Alive issue.

These professional athletes keep their heads in the game, but we’ve got our eyes on them!

From football and basketball to surfing and racing, superstars from every sport are scoring points and stealing hearts.Travis Kelce,Neymar Jr.,Steph CurryandShohei Ohtaniare just a few game-winners heating up their respective leagues, giving fans more than a few reasons to cheer along.

Check out some of the most athletically and genetically gifted players who scored wins and stole hearts this year, in honor of PEOPLE’s 2023 Sexiest Man Alive issue.

01of 21Travis KelceTravis Kelce.Catherine PowellKelceis the dream man: a hard worker, a committed boyfriend and a big timeSwiftie! This year, the tight end scored aSuper Bowl winwith his Kansas City Chiefs, beating his brotherJason Kelce’s team, the Philadelphia Eagles.Kelce won again in the fall, when he successfully wooedTaylor Swiftand struck up aromance with the pop icon.

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Travis Kelce

Travis Kelce.Catherine Powell

Travis Kelce, CMT Awards 2023

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Kelceis the dream man: a hard worker, a committed boyfriend and a big timeSwiftie! This year, the tight end scored aSuper Bowl winwith his Kansas City Chiefs, beating his brotherJason Kelce’s team, the Philadelphia Eagles.

Kelce won again in the fall, when he successfully wooedTaylor Swiftand struck up aromance with the pop icon.

02of 21Jason KelceJason Kelce.Tim Nwachukwu/GettyThe Philadelphia Eagles may have lost this year’s Super Bowl, butKelcestayed on top as champion dad andtotal hottie. Football fans have gotten to know him better through hisNew Heightspodcastwith Travis, in which the brothers discuss all things on and off the field.Plus, the world has fallen in love with the sweet family dynamic between Kelce, his wifeKylieand theirthree daughtersWyatt, Elliotte and Bennett.

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Jason Kelce

Jason Kelce.Tim Nwachukwu/Getty

Jason Kelce #62 of the Philadelphia Eagles walks off the field after defeating the Washington Football Team at Lincoln Financial Field on December 21, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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The Philadelphia Eagles may have lost this year’s Super Bowl, butKelcestayed on top as champion dad andtotal hottie. Football fans have gotten to know him better through hisNew Heightspodcastwith Travis, in which the brothers discuss all things on and off the field.

Plus, the world has fallen in love with the sweet family dynamic between Kelce, his wifeKylieand theirthree daughtersWyatt, Elliotte and Bennett.

03of 21Jonathan OwensJonathan Owens.Ian Maule/GettySimone Bilesreally stuck the landing when shemarriedone of the NFL’s hottest players,Owens. Who wouldn’t flip head over heals for this Green Bay Packers safety?

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Jonathan Owens

Jonathan Owens.Ian Maule/Getty

Jonathan Owens #34 of the Green Bay Packers looks on prior to a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on October 09, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Simone Bilesreally stuck the landing when shemarriedone of the NFL’s hottest players,Owens. Who wouldn’t flip head over heals for this Green Bay Packers safety?

04of 21Braxton BerriosBraxton Berrios.Rich Storry/GettyMiami Dolphins wide receiverBerriosis a big name in stadiums and online, thanks to hisbudding relationshipwith TikTok sensationAlix Earle. The duo made their red carpet debut this summer, but don’t worry — Berrios might not be totally off the market just yet.Back in July, sources told PEOPLE that the couple were keeping things casual. “The two have always agreed they werenot exclusiveor official,” the insider said. That said, hersteamy birthday postfor the athlete suggests things could be getting more intense!

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Braxton Berrios

Braxton Berrios.Rich Storry/Getty

Braxton Berrios #0 of the Miami Dolphins leaves the field after defeating the Carolina Panthers at Hard Rock Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

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Miami Dolphins wide receiverBerriosis a big name in stadiums and online, thanks to hisbudding relationshipwith TikTok sensationAlix Earle. The duo made their red carpet debut this summer, but don’t worry — Berrios might not be totally off the market just yet.

Back in July, sources told PEOPLE that the couple were keeping things casual. “The two have always agreed they werenot exclusiveor official,” the insider said. That said, hersteamy birthday postfor the athlete suggests things could be getting more intense!

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Joe Burrow

Joe Burrow.Cooper Neill/Getty

Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals walks off of the field against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on September 25, 2022

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Burrowentered the pros as the Cincinnati Bengals’first overall draft pickin 2020. The quarterback made a quick impression with his game-time skills and hisdashing good looks.

Burrow has been dating his college sweetheartOlivia Holzmachersince 2017, much to the chagrin of some of his biggest fans. When rumors swirled about their possible engagement, theCincinnati Enquirerreported that a local bar started offering a “Sad Girl Shot” for only 9 cents (to match Burrow’s jersey number).

06of 21Lionel MessiLionel Messi.CRISTOBAL HERRERA-ULASHKEVICH/EPA-EFE/ShutterstockMessiis tough competitor on the soccer field, but he’s quite easy on the eyes. The Argentinian soccer star is a record-breaking athlete and widely regarded as one of the greatest players to take the field. At home, he’s a super-dad to sonsMateo, Thiago and Ciro, all of whom he shares with his wifeAntonella Roccuzzo.

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Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi.CRISTOBAL HERRERA-ULASHKEVICH/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock

Argentine Lionel Messi, Inter Miami CF player sits on the team bench before the Soccer Leagues Cup match between Cruz Azul and Inter Miami CF outside DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, 21 July 2023. Soccer Leagues Cup - Cruz Azul vs Inter Miami CF, Fort Lauderdale,

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Messiis tough competitor on the soccer field, but he’s quite easy on the eyes. The Argentinian soccer star is a record-breaking athlete and widely regarded as one of the greatest players to take the field. At home, he’s a super-dad to sonsMateo, Thiago and Ciro, all of whom he shares with his wifeAntonella Roccuzzo.

07of 21Neymar da Silva Santos JúniorNeymar Jr.Aurelien Meunier - PSG/PSG via GettyThe Brazilian soccer pro has been scoring goals and stealing hearts for his entire career. In addition to his impressive work on the field,Neymaris equally dedicated at home. He has two kids, son Davi Lucca and newborn daughterMavie, whom Neymar andhis girlfriendwelcomed in October 2023.

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Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior

Neymar Jr.Aurelien Meunier - PSG/PSG via Getty

Neymar Jr of Paris Saint-Germain reacts during the Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain and Stade Reims at Parc des Princes on May 16, 2021 in Paris, France.

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The Brazilian soccer pro has been scoring goals and stealing hearts for his entire career. In addition to his impressive work on the field,Neymaris equally dedicated at home. He has two kids, son Davi Lucca and newborn daughterMavie, whom Neymar andhis girlfriendwelcomed in October 2023.

08of 21Son Heung-minHeung-Min Son.Gareth Copley/GettyThe South Korean forward was ranked at No. 26 onThe Guardian’s2023 list of the100 best male footballersin the world. He’s currently single, but Son isn’t trying to find his soulmate just yet. In 2019, he toldThe Guardianthat he’s not planning to settle down until he’s off the field.Quoting his father’s advice, Son explained, “When you marry, the number one will be family, wife and kids, and then football. I want to make sure that while I play at the top level, football can be number one.”

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Son Heung-min

Heung-Min Son.Gareth Copley/Getty

Heung-Min Son of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after scoring the team’s fifth goal and his hat-trick during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Turf Moor on September 02, 2023 in Burnley, England.

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The South Korean forward was ranked at No. 26 onThe Guardian’s2023 list of the100 best male footballersin the world. He’s currently single, but Son isn’t trying to find his soulmate just yet. In 2019, he toldThe Guardianthat he’s not planning to settle down until he’s off the field.

Quoting his father’s advice, Son explained, “When you marry, the number one will be family, wife and kids, and then football. I want to make sure that while I play at the top level, football can be number one.”

09of 21Grigor DimitrovGrigor Dimitrov.Lintao Zhang/GettyDimitrovis serving up some hot shots and good looks. Plus, the Bulgarian tennis player sports somefun and funky styleswhen he’s off the court.

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Grigor Dimitrov

Grigor Dimitrov.Lintao Zhang/Getty

Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria celebrates victory in the Men’s Singles Round of 16 match against Carlos Alcaraz of Spain on Day 10 of the 2023 Shanghai Rolex Masters at Qi Zhong Tennis Centre on October 11, 2023 in Shanghai, China

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Dimitrovis serving up some hot shots and good looks. Plus, the Bulgarian tennis player sports somefun and funky styleswhen he’s off the court.

10of 21Matteo BerrettiniMatteo Berrettini.Clive Brunskill/GettyBerrettinimade his name in 2022, when he became the first man born in the 1990s or later to reach at least the quarter-finals in all four major tennis tournaments that season.

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Matteo Berrettini

Matteo Berrettini.Clive Brunskill/Getty

Matteo Berrettini of Italy poses with the trophy in the locker room after winning against Filip Krajinovic of Serbia during the Men’s Singles Final match on day seven of the cinch Championships at The Queen’s Club on June 19, 2022 in London, England.

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Berrettinimade his name in 2022, when he became the first man born in the 1990s or later to reach at least the quarter-finals in all four major tennis tournaments that season.

11of 21Frances TiafoeFrances Tiafoe.Sarah Stier/GettyAt just 25 years old,Tiafoeis putting his blood, sweat and tears into every match — especially his sweat. The tennis title-holder revealed he brings20 extra shirtsto each match due to some intense on-court perspiration, according toInsider.We respect the hustle!

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Frances Tiafoe

Frances Tiafoe.Sarah Stier/Getty

Frances Tiafoe of the United States celebrates match point to defeat Rinky Hijikata of Australia during their Men’s Singles Fourth Round match on Day Seven of the 2023 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 03, 2023 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.

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At just 25 years old,Tiafoeis putting his blood, sweat and tears into every match — especially his sweat. The tennis title-holder revealed he brings20 extra shirtsto each match due to some intense on-court perspiration, according toInsider.We respect the hustle!

12of 21Stephen CurrySteph Curry.ABC via GettyCurryhas led his Golden State Warriors to the NBA championships several times throughout his career. The point guard has also been named as a regular season MVP, an NBA Finals MVP and an All-Star Game MVP.While his are some of the most impressive stats in the league, Curry has also made headlines as a family man. He and his wife,Ayesha Curry, sharethree kids: their daughters Riley and Ryan and their son, Canon. Back in 2015, Riley stole the show as sheaccompanied her dadat press conferences, interjecting with somehilarious commentary.

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Stephen Curry

Steph Curry.ABC via Getty

The 2022 ESPYS Presented by Capital One is hosted by NBA superstar Stephen Curry.

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Curryhas led his Golden State Warriors to the NBA championships several times throughout his career. The point guard has also been named as a regular season MVP, an NBA Finals MVP and an All-Star Game MVP.

While his are some of the most impressive stats in the league, Curry has also made headlines as a family man. He and his wife,Ayesha Curry, sharethree kids: their daughters Riley and Ryan and their son, Canon. Back in 2015, Riley stole the show as sheaccompanied her dadat press conferences, interjecting with somehilarious commentary.

13of 21Jayson TatumJayson Tatum.Brian Babineau/NBAE via GettBoston Celtics starTatumis another NBA dad we can’t get enough of! In October 2023, the on-court superstar opened up aboutbalancing parenthood and professional sportsin a Q&A for theNBA’s Starting 5 newsletter. He admitted that it’s hard to feel as though he’s missing his son,Jayson “Deuce” Christopher Jr., but added that the two have a lot to share.“The best part about being his dad in season is the games,” Tatum said. “That’s something we have really bonded over.”

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Jayson Tatum

Jayson Tatum.Brian Babineau/NBAE via Gett

Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics poses for a head shot during NBA media day on September 27, 2021 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Boston Celtics starTatumis another NBA dad we can’t get enough of! In October 2023, the on-court superstar opened up aboutbalancing parenthood and professional sportsin a Q&A for theNBA’s Starting 5 newsletter. He admitted that it’s hard to feel as though he’s missing his son,Jayson “Deuce” Christopher Jr., but added that the two have a lot to share.

“The best part about being his dad in season is the games,” Tatum said. “That’s something we have really bonded over.”

14of 21Jimmy ButlerJimmy Butler.Sam Navarro/GettyButlercrushes it on the court playing for the Miami Heat, and he’s recently shared somenew career goals: the small forward wants to record a country album! The double threat teased his plans toRolling Stonethis past October.“There’s definitely going to be an album. That’s the goal. I just don’t know when,” he told the outlet.

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Jimmy Butler

Jimmy Butler.Sam Navarro/Getty

Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat poses for a photo during media day at Kaseya Center on October 2, 2023 in Miami, Florida.

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Butlercrushes it on the court playing for the Miami Heat, and he’s recently shared somenew career goals: the small forward wants to record a country album! The double threat teased his plans toRolling Stonethis past October.

“There’s definitely going to be an album. That’s the goal. I just don’t know when,” he told the outlet.

15of 21Shohei OhtaniShohei Ohtani.Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via GettyOhtanihas definitely earned his flashy nickname, “Shotime.” The Los Angeles Angels star can pitch and hit. In 2021, the Japanese athlete made history as the first MLB player to rack up high stats on offense and defense: he scored over 10 home runs, more than 20 stolen basesandupwards of 200 strikeouts.

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Shohei Ohtani

Shohei Ohtani.Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty

Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels poses for a photo during the Los Angeles Angels Photo Day at Tempe Diablo Stadium on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 in Tempe, Arizona.

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Ohtanihas definitely earned his flashy nickname, “Shotime.” The Los Angeles Angels star can pitch and hit. In 2021, the Japanese athlete made history as the first MLB player to rack up high stats on offense and defense: he scored over 10 home runs, more than 20 stolen basesandupwards of 200 strikeouts.

16of 21Mookie BettsMookie Betts.Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via GettyIf hismajor league successisn’t enough to win you over,Bettshas also proven himself to be a multi-sport athlete. The Los Angeles Dodgers player spent some time knocking down pins for the Professional Bowlers Association. In 2017, he bowled a perfect game at the World Series of Bowling.

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Mookie Betts

Mookie Betts.Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty

Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers poses for a photo during the Los Angeles Dodgers Photo Day at Camelback Ranch on Thursday, March 17, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona.

If hismajor league successisn’t enough to win you over,Bettshas also proven himself to be a multi-sport athlete. The Los Angeles Dodgers player spent some time knocking down pins for the Professional Bowlers Association. In 2017, he bowled a perfect game at the World Series of Bowling.

17of 21Cody BellingerCody Bellinger.Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via GettyChicago Cubs playerBellingerproved he’s a total catch in 2021, when he spoke to PEOPLE about his then-girlfriend (andnow-fiancé) Chase Carter’s pregnancy with their daughter,Caiden.Detailinghow he supported his pregnant partner, Bellinger said, “I want to make sure she’s comfortable in bed. Just the little things too, like getting her coffee. She’s pretty active. She works out every day. She’s a strong girl; she can get through most of it. But just doing the small things for her.”

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Cody Bellinger

Cody Bellinger.Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty

Cody Bellinger #35 of the Los Angeles Dodgers poses for a photo during the Los Angeles Dodgers Photo Day at Camelback Ranch on Thursday, March 17, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona.

Chicago Cubs playerBellingerproved he’s a total catch in 2021, when he spoke to PEOPLE about his then-girlfriend (andnow-fiancé) Chase Carter’s pregnancy with their daughter,Caiden.

Detailinghow he supported his pregnant partner, Bellinger said, “I want to make sure she’s comfortable in bed. Just the little things too, like getting her coffee. She’s pretty active. She works out every day. She’s a strong girl; she can get through most of it. But just doing the small things for her.”

18of 21Michal KempnýMichal Kempny.Len Redkoles/NHLI via GettyCzech-born hockey star Kempný took his talents — and good looks — stateside in 2016 to play in the NHL. His on-ice defense skills helped lead the Washington Capitals to their Stanley Cup victory in 2018.

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Michal Kempný

Michal Kempny.Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty

Michal Kempny #6 of the Washington Capitals looks on against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Wells Fargo Center on February 26, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Czech-born hockey star Kempný took his talents — and good looks — stateside in 2016 to play in the NHL. His on-ice defense skills helped lead the Washington Capitals to their Stanley Cup victory in 2018.

19of 21Kanoa IgarashiKanoa Igarashi.Koji Hirano/GettyIgarashi is catching waves, and we’re catching feelings! Per his Instagram, the World Surf League champion and Olympic medalist travels around the globemeeting fansand checking outnew oceanic hotspots.

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Kanoa Igarashi

Kanoa Igarashi.Koji Hirano/Getty

Kanoa Igarashi of Japan after the Heat 1 of the Quarterfinals at Banzai Pipeline on February 05, 2022 in Haleiwa, Hawaii.

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Igarashi is catching waves, and we’re catching feelings! Per his Instagram, the World Surf League champion and Olympic medalist travels around the globemeeting fansand checking outnew oceanic hotspots.

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Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton.Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty

Lewis Hamilton attends the Dior Fall 2023 Menswear Show on December 03, 2022 in Giza, Egypt.

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“I think probably every parent wants the best for their kids. My dad, he never went out. He never had new clothes. He wasn’t saving up to buy anything new,” Hamilton remembered. “Everything — remortgaging the house multiple times — went into go-karting, which sounds crazy. It is crazy, but he believed so much in me.”

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Tommy Fury

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Tommy Fury celebrates victory during the Misfits Cruiserweight fight between KSI (Olajide Olayinka Williams) and Tommy Fury at AO Arena on October 14, 2023 in Manchester, England.

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source: people.com