CRISTIANO RONALDO has been beaten to top spot by a former team-mate in a study conducted to determine the world's sexiest footballer.
Ronaldo, 38, has never been shy in showing off his looks and has built up an army of over 600million Instagram followers.
Cristiano Ronaldo has an army of over 600million Instagram followersCredit: Instagram / @cristianoRonaldo, 38, loves showing off by the poolCredit: https://www.instagram.com/cristiano/The former Man United star has been named No2 on this listCredit: GettyThe Portuguese star has a huge fanbase... but in a study conducted by Badge Clinic, he was only listed as the second sexiest footballer.
Badge Clinic produced their findings by analysing popular picture-sharing platform Pinterest.
By determining the number of pins each player received, they produced their top ten.
Mirror Football's Premier League team of 2022 as champions dominateRonaldo was found to have 364,476 pins - putting him at No2 in the list.
But his figure is miles behind ex-Real Madrid team-mate Marco Asensio.
The winger, now at Paris Saint-Germain, appears to be a Pinterest sensation.
Asensio, 27, has 903,364 pins - more than 500,000 more than Ronaldo.
The Spaniard also has over 15million followers on Instagram.
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Marco Asensio has clinched top spotThe former Real Madrid star married Sandra Garal earlier this yearAsensio has achieved No1 spot ahead of Cristiano RonaldoBrazilian star Neymar is at third on the list with 275,274 pins - having just moved to the Saudi Pro League.
While Manchester United new-boy Mason Mount is fourth with 225,224.
Ronaldo's old rival Lionel Messi is No1 for many in the GOAT race - but only fifth here with 220,701 pins.
Former PSG star Neymar is No3 on the listCredit: SplashMan United new-boy Mason Mount is popular on PinterestCredit: https://www.instagram.com/dodgers/Lionel Messi is enjoying life in the United StatesCredit: GettyJude Bellingham is the second highest-ranked England star, behind Mount, the Real Madrid ace having accrued 144,895.
Beckham's Inter Miami plan dealt first blow which could block Messi transferFrench sensation Kylian Mbappe is next with 136,155 at No7, trailing way behind PSG team-mate Asensio.
While Tottenham's South Korean superstar and captain Son Heung-min, an ambassador for Calvin Klein, is eighth with 125,630.
Antoine Griezmann is the second Frenchman in the top ten after Mbappe, narrowly trailing Son with 124,967 pins.
Former Chelsea loanee Joao Felix rounds off the top ten on 102,830.
Jude Bellingham is the highest-ranked EnglishmanCredit: https://www.instagram.com/judebellingham/Kylian Mbappe joins PSG team-mate Asensio in the standingsCredit: EPATottenham captain Son Heung-min is listed in eighth positionCredit: GettyAntoine Griezmann and his many hairstyles are in ninthCredit: RexFormer Chelsea loanee Joao Felix rounds off the top tenCredit: PA