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Nike is one of the leading sports brands in the world, along with Adidas and Puma. It is the world's largest supplier of boots and apparel while being a leading manufacturer of sports equipment. Nike's trademark tagline of "Just do it" is extremely popular across the globe, with many superstars being their brand ambassadors.
Nike, the American company, are preferred by some of the top footballers due to their quality and comfort. Almost half of the footballers in Europe's top five leagues prefer Nike boots, with their competitor Adidas just behind in terms of popularity. Puma is the third leading brand in the world, but they are behind the top two giants by some margin.
Over the years, some of the greatest footballers have graced the field while wearing Nike boots. Players like Paolo Maldini, Ronaldo Nazario, Ronaldinho, Roberto Carlos, Luis Figo and Paul Scholes were avid wearers of Nike boots, among other notable names.
On that note, let us take a look at
Top 10 footballers who currently wear Nike boots
#10 Thibaut Courtois
One of the best goalkeepers in the world, Thibaut Courtois, is an avid user of Nike boots and gloves. The Belgian goalkeeper rose to prominence with his stint at Atletico Madrid and Chelsea, where he was the undisputed #1 choice for their goalkeeping position. Since his transfer from Chelsea in 2018, the 29-year-old has been with Real Madrid.
A towering presence between the sticks, Courtois is renowned for his reach and quick reactions as a goalie. Over the years, the Belgian has made some outrageous saves and cemented his legacy as one of the world's best goalkeepers. Courtois uses the Nike Magista Opus Line as his boots and Nike Vapor 3 goalkeeper gloves.
#9 Luka Modric
Luka Modric has enjoyed an incredible career at Real Madrid. Along with his partner-in-crime Toni Kroos, the Croatian magician has pulled the strings for Los Blancos' success in the last decade. Modric prefers the Nike Mercurial Vapor PE Series as his boots, having been associated with the company for a long time.
In addition to winning every possible trophy for the Spanish giants, Modric led Croatia to the 2018 FIFA World Cup final. For his exploits that year, he was awarded the Ballon d'Or award. He continues to be one of the starting midfielders for his club and country even at the age of 36.
#8 Eden Hazard
One of Chelsea's greatest players, Eden Hazard, left an incredible mark during his tenure at Stamford Bridge. Numerous trophies and individual honors have followed the Belgian winger due to his majestic displays throughout the past decade.
Hazard ended up with 110 goals and 92 assists for the Blues, before moving to Real Madrid in 2019. Unfortunately, the 30-year-old's time at the Spanish capital has been disappointing so far. Riddled with injuries, he is far from his best and stays below the pecking order at Madrid.
Since his professional debut, Hazard has been tied up with Nike and has been a constant user of the Nike Mercurial Vapor series.
#7 Harry Kane
Undoubtedly, Harry Kane will go down as one of the Premier League's greatest centre-forwards. He has proven himself to be the talisman for Tottenham Hotspur in recent years due to his monumental impact in the final third. In addition to finding the net regularly, Kane is also good at creating chances for his teammates.
Tottenham Hotspur might be struggling in the last couple of years but Kane has kept on racking up numbers. He was awarded the Premier League Golden Boot and the Playmaker Award last campaign, which signifies his caliber. The 27-year-old has scored 228 goals in just 352 appearances for his boyhood club in all competitions.
Kane wears a special pair of Nike's Phantom GT, which celebrates his exemplary individual performance last campaign.
#6 Bruno Fernandes
Since his arrival at Manchester United, Bruno Fernandes has already been Manchester United's 'Player of the season' twice in a row. The Portuguese knows how to make the Red Devils tick with his extraordinary caliber in midfield.
Bruno has become one of the Premier League's best players with his ability to create chances, score goals and dictate the tempo of the game. The midfielder scored 28 goals and assisted another 17 in all competitions for Manchester United in his last campaign.
Bruno prefers the Nike Mercurial Vapor 14 for his boots on the pitch. The Portuguese will surely be a sensation for Nike in the future.
#5 Kevin De Bruyne
Kevin De Bruyne has been the fulcrum of the Manchester City team since the departure of David Silva. The Belgian possesses excellent vision and sensational playmaking, which makes him a priceless asset for his club and country.
De Bruyne has scored 70 goals and provided 108 assists for Manchester City in 276 appearances for the club. The 30-year-old is also holds the record for highest assist provider in a single Premier League campaign, tied with Thierry Henry (20).
De Bruyne uses Nike's Phantom Vision 2 as it helps in ball control. He has been a consistent Nike user since his debut.
#4 Erling Haaland
Erling Haaland is arguably the most dangerous sharpshooter on the planet right now. One of the wonderkids of world football, Haaland has proven himself immensely capable of becoming the world's best down the line. The Norwegian is a goal machine, correctly dubbed 'The Terminator' for his extraterrestrial goalscoring exploits.
Haaland ended up scoring 41 goals and providing 12 assists across all competitions in the 2020-21 season. It goes without saying that there will be a bidding war for Haaland in the summer, with all top clubs interested in him. Like most Nike users, Haaland's boots are Nike Mercurial Vapor 14 soccer cleats.
#3 Kylian Mbappe
It is astounding that at just 22, Kylian Mbappe has won a plethora of trophies for both his club and country. The Frenchman is a proven world beater, being one of the most crucial members of Paris Saint-Germain and France in these last few years.
Blessed with inhumane pace and proficiency in the final third, Mbappe's marauding runs with the ball have been a nightmare for defenders. In addition to dislodging defenses, the 22-year-old star also knows how to put the ball into the net. He racked up 42 goal in 47 appearances for PSG last campaign.
Due to his exploits, Mbappe has been touted as the heir to Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Undoubtedly, he can be an invaluable asset for Nike just like Ronaldo was over the years. The Frenchman wears Nike's Mercurial Superfly Elite soccer cleats on the pitch.
#2 Robert Lewandowski
One of the favorites to lift the Ballon d'Or 2021, Robert Lewandowski is the best striker on the planet. The Polish hitman has been scoring goals for fun now, which is why he claimed the FIFA World Player of the Year prize in 2020.
Lewandowski has been racking up incredible numbers season after season with Bayern Munich. The 33-year-old broke Gerd Muller's record for most goals in a single Bundesliga campaign by scoring 41 goals.
Lewandowski is also the fastest player to score 80 goals in the UEFA Champions League, ahead of even Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Lewandowski's contract with Nike expired the previous year but the Bavarian continues to flaunt Nike boots on the pitch. Nike Phantom Venom is his favorite brand of boots to wear during matches, despite not officially being with Nike.
#1 Cristiano Ronaldo
A five-time Ballon d'Or winner, Cristiano Ronaldo, needs no introduction. The Portuguese superstar is undoubtedly one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. Countless goals, big titles and individual accolades followed him wherever he went, making him one of a kind.
Ronaldo returned to his former club Manchester United following his transfer from Juventus this summer. Although the Red Devils are struggling, Ronaldo has had his share of goals. He has racked up five goals in four Champions League games, which adds to his tally of nine in all competitions.
Ronaldo has a lifetime contract with Nike following his lucrative deal years ago. The Portuguese icon prefers Nike's Mercurial Superfly elite soccer cleats, which aid in his pace.
