Athletes, coaches, fans and even the wives and girlfriends all had their time in the spotlight after an eventful year of sports in 2024. In a year that gave us the Olympics in Paris, a summer filled with the beautiful game from the Copa America and Euro tournaments, and a boom in the WNBA's popularity, athletes triggered the curious minds of fans and the general public for a variety of reasons.
![[The Manchester City star was also named the Player of the Tournament at the UEFA Euros]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/28/19/93544673-14232445-image-a-46_1735412963087.jpg)
Athletes who burst onto the scene this past year and others who have been around and continue to generate headlines have been subject to Google searches for stories of incredible feats and head-scratching controversies. Here, Mail Sport looks through Google's top-10 most-searched athletes of the year.
![[Cricket star Shashank Singh is one of two Indian athletes in Google's most searched athletes]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/28/19/93545397-14232445-image-a-58_1735415775785.jpg)
Spanish soccer player Rodri won the Balon d'Or in November after a spectacular year. The Manchester City star was also named the Player of the Tournament at the UEFA Euros. Spanish midfielder Rodri had a brilliant run in 2024 for club and country. The Madrid native opened the year with four goals and seven assists to help Manchester City soar to the top of the Premier League.
![[Singh had 354 runs at an average of 44.25 and a strike rate of 164.65 in the Indian PL]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/28/19/93545395-14232445-image-a-59_1735415778654.jpg)
After his season in England, Rodri helped the Spaniards win the UEFA Euro tournament playing in six matches and scoring a goal for La Rojas. His efforts for his nation earned Rodri the Player of the Tournament award. Furthermore, his success for both sides earned him the coveted Ballon d'Or in November.
![[Scottie Scheffler won nine of his 21 competitions on the golf course this past year]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/28/19/93544701-14232445-image-a-42_1735412938571.jpg)
