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Adidas is one of the top-ranking brands in the sports industry. They are renowned for manufacturing and designing footballs, sports apparel, boots and sports accessories. The German brand ranks as one of the top two sports brands in football, fighting with Nike for the top of the hierarchy.
The Dassler brothers started their own company in 1924 but the brothers went their separate ways after World War 2. Adolf Dassler formed his brand Adidas while Rudolf Dassler went on to form Puma.
Adidas is not only the largest supplier of sports equipment but has also been endorsed by some of the best footballers on the planet. David Beckham, Zinedine Zidane, Steven Gerrard and Gerd Muller are some of names of famous footballers who have been associated with Adidas over the years.
On that note, let's take a look at Top 5 footballers sponsored by Adidas right now.
#5 Toni Kroos
Toni Kroos has been a vital cog in one of the greatest midfield trios of the last decade at Real Madrid. Blessed with sniper-esque precision on his passes and shots, the German midfielder has been the chief orchestrator for club and country throughout his career.
After winning three Bundesliga titles and a Champions League with Bayern Munich, Kroos opted to join Real Madrid. During his seven-season tenure with Los Blancos, Kroos has won everything there is to win in club football, which includes three UEFA Champions League titles and two La Ligas.
Kroos' dangerous partnership with Luka Modric and Casemiro made the Spanish giants the undisputed kings of Europe. The midfielder has been associated with Adidas for some time, wearing Adidas Adipure 11pro boots for years.
#4 Paul Pogba
With a wide range of skillset, Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has made a name for being an integral part of his club and country. The Frenchman has proven himself to be one of the best in business during his stints at Juventus and Manchester United.
In addition to his performances at club level, Pogba has played a part in his nation's unprecedented success over the last few years. He has helped France win the 2018 World Cup and the UEFA Nations League and also helped his team reach the finals of the Euro cup back in 2016.
Undoubtedly, Pogba is one of the finest midfielders when in form. As a sponsor for Adidas, the midfielder has been seen wearing an Adidas Predator range of boots over the years.
#3 Karim Benzema
Karim Benzema has aged like a fine wine, taking over the goalscoring mantle following Cristiano Ronaldo's departure from Real Madrid. The Frenchman has proved himself to be one of the best forwards of our generation, amassing countless goals and assists over the past decade.
Benzema has also returned for France and guided his nation to their first UEFA Nations League triumph a few months ago. The 33-year-old has formed a deadly bond with Kylian Mbappe upfront and remains a talisman for the French national team.
Benzema is showing no signs of slowing down, starting the current 2021-22 campaign in an explosive manner. The Frenchman has been in superb form, racking up 14 goals and 8 assists across all competitions for Los Blancos.
Benzema has been the face of the Adidas Speedflow series for some time now and wears Adidas X Speedflow 1 soccer cleats.
#2 Mohamed Salah
Mohamed Salah has a long-term contract with Adidas for several years. He is one of the best players in the world at the moment alongside Benzema and Bayern Munich talisman Robert Lewandowski.
Salah recently surpassed Didier Drogba to become the most prolific African goalscorer in Premier League history. The Liverpool forward has been world class for some years now and will definitely retire as a Premier League legend. He has been unstoppable in the current season, scoring 10 goals and providing six assists in just 11 Premier League matches.
Being a huge admirer of the German brand, the 29-year-old wears Adidas X18 and Adidas X19 boots.
#1 Lionel Messi
Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, Leo Messi needs no introduction. The Argentine genius has been weaving his magic on the pitch since his debut with Barcelona and remains one of the best in business. Following his contract expiry at Barcelona, the former Blaugrana captain secured a move to PSG in the summer.
While his arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo is the main face of Nike, Messi has been associated with Adidas for as long as one can remember. Aside from Paul Pogba, the 34-year old in the only footballer to get personalized, custom-made boots from Adidas. He currently wears Adidas Nemeziz 19.1 boots which helps with his movements and speed.
