Lionel Messi named the third-best athlete of the 21st century

Lionel Messi was ranked in the top three of ESPN’s greatest athlete of the 21st century.

Messi was the only football player coming in the top 10 of the list. The Argentine came in third, behind first place swimmer Michael Phelps and second place tennis player Serena Williams. Here is the list of top 10 players:

1: Michael Phelps

2: Serena Williams

3: Lionel Messi

4: LeBron James

5: Tom Brady

6: Roger Federer

7: Simone Biles

8: Tiger Woods

9: Usain Bolt

10: Kobe Bryant