The USA is home to some of the most exciting sports leagues in the world, with a growing roster of world-class athletes. And with stars constantly hitting the headlines for their actions both on and off the pitch, it’s no surprise to see fans turning to the internet to find out more. But who have we been searching for the most?
Myprotein analyzed Google search volume data for over 4,000 of the biggest names in American sport, to find the most popular athletes in each state.
Research reveals the most popular athletes in each US state
It’s a fight between Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady for the top spot, with Rodgers topping the charts in 21 states, from Alaska and Arizona to Wisconsin and Wyoming — and plenty more in between. Meanwhile, Brady takes the lead in 17 states, including California, Florida, New York, Texas and more.
Next is LeBron James, who was the most Googled athlete in five states, coming out on top in Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi and Ohio.
Ben Simmons and Patrick Mahomes both came out on top in two states, with Simmons the most Googled athlete in Delaware and Pennsylvania, and Mahomes taking the top spot in Kansas and Missouri.
Finally, Cam Newton and Carson Wentz claimed the top spots in North Carolina and North Dakota, while Donovan Mitchell and Russell Wilson were the most Googled athletes in Utah and Washington.
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