Okay, so today I’m gonna walk you through how I put together my list of “hottest football players 2023.” It was a journey, let me tell you! Not as simple as just googling and copying stuff, nah, I wanted something real.
First off, I started with a HUGE brain dump. I literally just wrote down names that popped into my head – players I’d seen making headlines, scoring goals, you know, generally being awesome. Then, I branched out. Checked out some popular sports sites, ESPN, Bleacher Report, the usual suspects. Didn’t just copy their rankings, though. I was looking for players who were having a moment.
Next, I dug a little deeper. I wanted to see what the fans were saying. Hit up some forums, Reddit threads, even some TikTok rabbit holes (don’t judge!). This gave me a vibe check – who were the players people were actually talking about, not just the ones the media was pushing?
Here’s where it got tricky. “Hottest” is subjective, right? So I needed some criteria. I went with a mix: on-field performance (obviously!), but also things like their style, their overall presence, and yeah, maybe a little bit of that “it” factor. I even considered their social media game – if they’re engaging and authentic, that counts for something, right?
Then came the hard part: cutting the list down. I had like, 50 players at one point. It was brutal. I really looked at who consistently showed up across all my research, and who I felt had the total package.
Finally, after hours of scrolling, comparing, and second-guessing myself, I had my list. I organized it based on a few personal preferences, I won’t lie about that! But it’s a good mix of skill, style, and straight-up charisma. I even added a little blurb about why each player made the cut, trying to capture that “hottest” vibe.
- Research: Lots of it. News sites, forums, social media.
- Criteria: Performance, style, presence, “it” factor.
- Culling: Ruthless elimination based on consistent performance.
- Personal Bias: Acknowledged and embraced! It’s my list, after all.
It was a fun project, and I hope it sparks some debate! Let me know who YOU think should be on the list. Always up for a good football chat.
