More popular than ever: Caitlin Clark beats Ronaldo and Messi in impressive list

WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark had one of the most historic rookie campaigns in professional sports history. Her unbelievable performances drew viewing figures and crowds like never before in the WNBA.

Clark's presence drew a record 3.44 million viewers to the 2024 All-Star game, and games that included Clark had an average attendance of 16,084, nearly double the 8,552 fans seen at non-Fever games. Contests featuring Clark averaged 1.178 million viewers on TV.

Clark was crowned the Rookie of the Year after averaging 19.2 points and a league-high 8.4 assists. Her game has taken the WNBA to the next level, and she has been rewarded in a recent survey by Sports Pro.

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Her successful first campaign with the Indiana Fever has landed her fourth in Sports Pro's 50 most marketable athletes, beating out some of the most famous athletes on the planet.

According to the Mirror US, the website assesses athletes on brand strength, total addressable market, and economics, scoring them out of 100.

Clark received a marketability score of 90.26, earning 26.25/35 for brand strength, 35/35 for addressable marketability, and 29.01/30 for economics.

Even more impressive are the athletes she has beaten to land the fourth spot. Football GOAT Lionel Messi finished fifth (89.67), and fellow football icon Cristiano Ronaldo was ninth (84.31).

Being higher than the two biggest stars in the world's most popular sport is a testament to Clark and what she has brought to women's basketball and women's sport in general.

Simone Biles makes up the top three in first place, Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr in second, and basketball GOAT LeBron James finishes the top three.

With how things are going for Caitlin Clark right now, would it be ridiculous to assume she may be in the top three soon?

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