Soccer devotees and non-sports fanatics can agree—soccer players are undoubtedly the best-looking athletes, period. While many fans are focused on the actual games of the 2014 World Cup, we can't help but stare at some of the league's hottest men. Below, meet the latest crop of guys following in David Beckham's sexy footsteps.
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Team: Spain
Age: 27
Shakira is a lucky lady to have snatched up the FC Barcelona defender (and stud) after Piqué starred in the music video for her 2010 World Cup song "Waka Waka." With his combination of good looks and athletic ability, he earns our top spot as the 2014 World Cup's hottest player.
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Team: Portugal
Age: 29
Ronaldo’s good looks (OK, and athletic talent) have earned him the designation of the highest paid soccer player in the world. Plus, he gets bonus points for dating model Irina Shayk (the pair recently covered Vogue Spain—yes, Ronaldo posed in the nude). Is it possible to have too much beauty in one relationship?
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Team: The Netherlands
Age: 30
After scoring the first Netherlands goal of the 2014 World Cup, striker Van Persie proved that he is hot both on and off the pitch. In his free time, Van Persie enjoys a good game of ping pong and playing for Manchester United—swoon!
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Team: Spain
Age: 27
Leaving fellow Spanish National Team teammate and World Cup babe Gerard Piqué behind, Fabregas was recently traded from FC Barcelona to Chelsea FC, giving him the opportunity to shine as the team's resident hottie. He may be a hot commodity in the soccer world, but sorry ladies, he's taken.
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Team: Russia
Age: 31
It may be cold in Russia, but Kerzhakov is smokin' hot. He's a bit of a Channing Tatum, no?
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Team: Switzerland
Age: 22
The Swiss footballer has led the Basel team since mid-2012, but he's been in our hearts since he made his athletic debut in 2009. There's just something about that goofy little smile that really gets us.
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Team: France
Age: 27
Don't let his baby blues fool you, this Frenchman also has a bit of an edgy side. The Arsenal striker's five o'clock shadow and multiple tattoos add to his bad boy demeanor. (Voulez-vous coucher avec moi, ce soir?)
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Team: The Netherlands
Age: 26
The Toronto-born soccer star has a way with the ladies with his soft, sultry eyes.
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Team: Italy
Age: 28
He's been nicknamed “Il Principino” (The Little Prince) by his hometown fans. His looks definitely have royalty written all over them.
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Team: Spain
Age: 30
If we had our way with this list, it would have featured Fernando Torres 14 times. Unfortunately, it wasn't fair to let the Spanish looker take home the gold without a little competition.
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Team: Spain
Age: 30
Dios mío! This Argentinian is giving us some serious Latin infatuation.
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Team: USA
Age: 27
Three cheers for the home team! America's Graham Zusi is seriously channeling Roger Federer with those locks. We hope, like Jon Snow, Zusi's 'do is protected by contract.
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Team: Mexico
Age: 25
Layun is being dubbed a potential breakout soccer star with some seriously stunning performances under his belt. Sure, people are in awe over his goal-scoring habits, but our eyes are on one thing: Have you seen those dimples?!
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Team: Brazil
Age: 22
This Brazilian youngin' is so smooth, he doesn't even need a last name. Call me, maybe?
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