Biggest player logos

Sportspersons across the world not only strive to be the best in their sport, but extend their popularity off the field too. Players build a fan base once they start winning major tournaments. Several companies make a beeline to sign these players to improve their businesses.Players on the other hand have their own logos to ensure that fans stay loyal to them and make profits of their own when they start selling merchandise. There are many athletes who have some of the most creative logos out there.Here are a few of them.

#10 Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton has come a long way since winning his first race at the 2007 Canadian Grand Prix for McLaren. He went on to win his first Formula 1 World Championship the next year. In 2013, he signed a three-year contract with Mercedes to join Nico Rosberg in the team. The duo have been dominating throughout the season so far. His 2014 earnings come up to a whopping $32 million and is 19th on the list of world’s highest paid athletes.

He supports Education Africa which assists disadvantaged South Africans in their quest to obtain a quality, relevant education.

His logo implies his initials along with a chequered flag which is shown at the end of a race in Formula 1.

#9 Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant is widely regarded as one of the best basketball players of all time. Kobe led the LA Lakers to three consecutive NBA championships from 2000-2002. He was awarded the regular season's Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 2008.

On December 13, 2010, Bryant signed a two-year endorsement deal with Turkish Airlines.

Bryant is the official ambassador for After-School All-Stars (ASAS), an American non-profit organization that provides comprehensive after-school programs to children in 13 US cities.

He was nicknamed the Black Mamba for his style of play and it is his logo as well.

#8 Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo became the world’s most expensive when he moved from Manchester United to Real Madrid in 2009 in a transfer worth £80 million . Ronaldo's contract with Real Madrid, under the terms of which he is paid €21 million per year (after taxes), makes him the highest-paid footballer in the world, and his buyout clause is valued at €1 billion. He is regarded by some in the sport to be currently the best player in the world and one of the greatest of all time.

In May 2014, the Portuguese forward was ranked first in Forbes list of the world's highest paid players, with earnings of $73 million in combined income from salaries, bonuses and off-field earnings for the previous 12 months.

In January 2013, Ronaldo became Save the Children's new Global Artist Ambassador, in which he hopes to help fight child hunger and obesity. His logo consists of his initials CR along with his jersey number 7.

#7 Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi is ranked among the best football players of all time. The Barcelona forward has won 4 Ballons’d Or in his career and has helped his club win the La Liga on six occasions.

On 30 March 2013, Messi scored in his 19th consecutive La Liga game, becoming the first footballer in history to net in consecutive matches against every team in a professional football league.

In 2012, he became the global brand ambassador for Turkish Airlines. In May 2014, Forbes ranked Messi second behind Cristiano Ronaldo in their list of the world's highest paid players with earnings of $65 million in the previous 12 months.

In 2007, Messi established the Leo Messi Foundation, a charity supporting access to education and health care for vulnerable children.

His logo infers Messi through the letter M.

#6 Sachin Tendulkar

Indian cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar holds many records in both Tests and the one day formats of the game. The Mumbaikar has represented India in 200 Tests, the most by any player. He was elected to Upper house of parliament, the Rajya Sabha in 2012.

He was the hot favorite for various companies during his playing career as he signed many lucrative deals. Even after his retirement, he continues to endorse several brands.

His logo depicts his initials s and t.

#5 Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic bought an end to the Roger Federer- Rafael Nadal’s stronghold on the Grand Slams when he won the 2008 Australian Open. He is the current World No. 1 after winning his second Wimbledon title this year. He has won 7 Grand Slam titles so far and is one of the most consistent players right now.

He is the global brand ambassador of Uniqlo. The Serbian runs Novak Djokovic foundation which enables children from disadvantaged communities to lead better lives through education.

Intertwined N and J form his logo.

#4 The Rock

Dwayne Johnson aka The Rock is a successful WWE superstar having spent close to two decades in the ring. He retired from the WWE in 2004, but continued to make part time appearances until 2009.

He has acted in several films thus far and continues to shine on the silver screen with his latest release Hercules. His personal logo is that of a bull with an underlying message ‘Bring it on’.

#3 Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal is the arguably one of the best tennis players in the world. The ‘King of clay’ has won 14 Grand Slams and a record 27 ATP 1000 tour titles. The man from Mallorca is the winner of 9 French opens, the most in the history of the game.

The Spaniard is ranked 24th in the Forbes list of richest athletes with total earnings of $45 million as of June 2014. Fundación Rafa Nadal focusses on social work and development aid particularly on childhood and youth.

Nadal’s logo is that of a raging bull which emphasises to continue fighting despite many hurdles in one’s way.

#2 LeBron James

LeBron James is the most sought after NBA players now. He left Miami Heat and headed back home to the Cleveland Cavaliers by signing a two-year $42.1 million deal.

He is ranked by Forbes as the one of the most influential athletes throughout his career. In 2013, he surpassed Kobe Bryant as the highest paid basketball player in the world with earnings of $56.5 million.

The 4-time MVP is one of the highest paid athletes in the NBA thanks to his endorsements and NBA salary. His logo consists of his initials L and J with a crown sandwiched between the two. He is better known to fans as ‘King James’.

#1 Roger Federer

Roger Federer is the most successful tennis player of all time with 17 Grand Slam singles titles to his credit. He is one of the most consistent players and hasn’t slipped out of the top 10 for over 11 years. He has won 79 titles in his career and is third on the all time list in the open era behind Jimmy Connors (109) and Ivan Lendl (94).

The Swiss maestro is one of the highest earning athletes in the world. He makes 40 to 50 million euros a year from prize money and endorsements. His logo is R and F joined together.

Roger also runs the Roger Federer Foundation which empowers children to lead their own lives by providing access to basic education.