David Beckham. Bend It Like Beckham refers to this English gentleman's ability to put an insane spin on penalty kicks that could fool the best goalies. A former Manchester United and English national team player, he spent his last years playing for the L.A. Galaxy. Also, he's married to Posh Spice, which makes him extra cool.

Cristiano Ronaldo. Captain of the Portugal national team, forward for Spanish club Real Madrid, and currently ranked the number one soccer player in the world.

Mia Hamm. Played for the U.S. national team for seventeen years, winning two World Cups and two Olympic gold medals. Is married to former Red Sox shortstop Nomar Garciaparra. (Better known as NOMAH! in Boston circles.)

Brandi Chastain. U.S. professional soccer player and former member of the national team best known for ripping off her shirt in sheer joy after her game-winning penalty kick in the 1999 World Cup.

Hope Solo. U.S. women's national soccer team goalkeeper and two-time Olympic goal medalist, she holds the U.S. record for most consecutive shutout minutes.

Pelé. The Michael Jordan of soccer. This Brazilian legend is widely considered the best player in the history of the sport.

Tim Howard. U.S. men's national team goalkeeper who gained the respect of the world for smashing away a deluge of shots on goal during the 2014 World Cup. His saves were so epic that he quickly became an Internet meme. #ThingsTimHowardCouldSave

Lionel Messi. At the age of twenty-four, he became the all-time top scorer for Barcelona and won awards for the being the best player in the world from 2009 to 2012.