Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter S

Is a Brazilian footballer currently playing for FC Illychivets Mariupol, who achieved promotion to t

Is a Brazilian footballer currently playing for FC Illychivets Mariupol, who achieved promotion to the Ukrainian Premier League for the 2008-09 season. He previously played in Lithuania with FK Vetra.

Was an Italian cross-country skier, Nordic combined skier, and ski jumper who competed in the 1932 W

Was an Italian cross-country skier, Nordic combined skier, and ski jumper who competed in the 1932 Winter Olympics and in the 1936 Winter Olympics. In 1932 he finished 21st in the Nordic combined event and 27th in the ski jumping competition. He also part

A former footballer from Spain.He participated with the national team at the 1962 FIFA World Cup, th

A former footballer from Spain.He participated with the national team at the 1962 FIFA World Cup, the 1964 UEFA European Football Championship, and the 1966 FIFA World Cup.

Was an Uruguayan football striker who played for the Uruguay national team on 24 occasions, scoring

Was an Uruguayan football striker who played for the Uruguay national team on 24 occasions, scoring 19 goals. Varela started his playing career in 1932 playing for River Plate. In 1935 he signed for Peñarol where he was part of the team that won four successive league titles between 1935 and 1938. In 1942 he was part of the Uruguay squad that won the South American Championship, he is still the equal 3rd highest scorer in the history of Copa América with 15 goals.

was a former bicycle racer, who became the mechanic and co-driver who participated in the first cro

was a former bicycle racer, who became the mechanic and co-driver who participated in the first cross-country automobile trip in 1903 with Horatio Nelson Jackson. He also may have convinced Jackson to use a Winton vehicle for the trip. The drive from coa

Is an American Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée and team foil events at

Is an American Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée and team foil events at the 1956 Summer Olympics.

Is a former West Indian cricketer who played in eight Tests and one ODI from 1978 to 1979.

Is a former West Indian cricketer who played in eight Tests and one ODI from 1978 to 1979.

A footballer who plays for Liverpool F.C. and is a central defensive midfielder, often playing as a

A footballer who plays for Liverpool F.C. and is a central defensive midfielder, often playing as a deep-lying playmaker.Son of 'Periko' Alonso, Alonso began his career at Real Sociedad and after a brief loan period at SD Eibar returned to the La Liga club. John Toshack appointed Alonso as his team captain and Alonso succeeded in the role, taking Real Socieded to second place in the 2002-03 season. He made his international debut in April 2003 in a 4û0 victory against Ecuador. The Spaniard moved to Liverpool in August 2004 for ú10.5 million. He won the UEFA Champions League in his first season at the club. The following season he won both the Community Shield and the FA Cup.

Was a Polish horse rider who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.In 1936 he and his horse Tóska wo

Was a Polish horse rider who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.In 1936 he and his horse Tóska won the silver medal as part of the Polish eventing team, after finishing 21st in the individual eventing competition.

Chattergoon is a left-handed opening batsman who has registered four centuries in first class cricke

Chattergoon is a left-handed opening batsman who has registered four centuries in first class cricket, where he plays for Guyana. After scoring 9 in his debut match, Chattergoon made an unbeaten 54 in his second game, helping the West Indies to a ten-wick

Is a football player who currently plays for Curepipe Starlight SC in the Mauritian Premier League a

Is a football player who currently plays for Curepipe Starlight SC in the Mauritian Premier League and for the Mauritius national football team as a midfielder. He is featured on the Mauritian national team in the official 2010 FIFA World Cup video game.

Is an former Ivory Coast born football defender who last plays for club FC Istres.He was called up t

Is an former Ivory Coast born football defender who last plays for club FC Istres.He was called up to the Ivory Coast National Team for the 2008 African Cup of Nations qualifier against Gabon on the 5th October 2006.

Is an Ivorian professional football player who currently plays as a striker at FC International Curt

Is an Ivorian professional football player who currently plays as a striker at FC International Curtea de Arges.

Is a Burkinabé footballer who is a striker for Al-Qadisiya. Traoré has played for the Burkina Faso

Is a Burkinabé footballer who is a striker for Al-Qadisiya. Traoré has played for the Burkina Faso national football team at the 2000 African Cup of Nations.

Is an Iranian international freestyle wrestling athlete. He competed at 1952 Summer Olympics in Hels

Is an Iranian international freestyle wrestling athlete. He competed at 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki.

An Iranian football player.Ali Mousavi played for the Iran national football team in the 1998 Asian

An Iranian football player.Ali Mousavi played for the Iran national football team in the 1998 Asian Games where Iran captured the gold medal. Mousavi was also recalled to the national team during Mansour Pourheidari's tenure.

An Iranian football defender who currently plays for Malavan F.C. in the Iran Pro League.In 2008 he

An Iranian football defender who currently plays for Malavan F.C. in the Iran Pro League.In 2008 he was called for the Iran national football team by the Iran's coach Mansour Ebrahimzadeh. Rafkhaei debuted for Iran versus Palestine on August 7, 2008.

A retired Iranian football player and manager.Talebi had a very short playing career in which he pla

A retired Iranian football player and manager.Talebi had a very short playing career in which he played for Daraei F.C., Esteghlal F.C. and the Iran national football team. He was voted by former team players and footballing experts as one of the best midfielders in Iran's football history. He was known for his heads up plays, his jumping abilities and his skills with the ball.Talebi attended Chelsea F.C. coaching school in England from 1971 to 1973. He coached the Iran national under-20 football team from 1975 to 1977.

An Iranian footballer. He plays for Pas Hamedan in Iran's Premier Football League. He usually plays

An Iranian footballer. He plays for Pas Hamedan in Iran's Premier Football League. He usually plays in the defensive midfield position.A product of the football rich province of Khuzestan and the young team of Foolad, he was a pivotal player within this young team and his consistency and solid defending was one of the factors for the success of his club in becoming the champions of the IPL 2004/05. He played for the club in Iran's Premier League till its sad relegation to the lower division, Azadegan League, in 2007.Alavi stormed on the national scene after his header goal against China in Azadi Stadium which assured Iran Under-23 team 3 points in the anticipated revival of the teams chances in the 2004 Olympic qualifying matches. Although Alavi was selected by then coach Mohammad Mayeli Kohan in the roster of the U23 team,

An Iranian football player who currently plays for Zob Ahan in the Iran Pro League.

An Iranian football player who currently plays for Zob Ahan in the Iran Pro League.

Is an Iranian wrestler and an Olympic bronze medalist who competed in the 2006 Asian Games in the 60

Is an Iranian wrestler and an Olympic bronze medalist who competed in the 2006 Asian Games in the 60kg division and won the gold medal.

An Iranian football player, currently playing for IPL club Saipa, as a striker.Saber Mirghorbani was

An Iranian football player, currently playing for IPL club Saipa, as a striker.Saber Mirghorbani was called up to the Iran national football team in June 2007 for the West Asian Football Federation Championship 2007. He made his debut for Iran in a match vs Palestine.

Is an Iranian cross-country skier who has competed since 2007. He finished 89th in the 15 km event a

Is an Iranian cross-country skier who has competed since 2007. He finished 89th in the 15 km event at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Seid has six victories in lesser events up to 10 km since 2009.

Was an Iranian wrestler who won a bronze medal in freestyle at the 1968 Summer Olympics.

Was an Iranian wrestler who won a bronze medal in freestyle at the 1968 Summer Olympics.

A retired Iranian football midfielder. He is a former member of the Iranian national team.At the age

A retired Iranian football midfielder. He is a former member of the Iranian national team.At the age of 16, he joined Pas Tehran. After three years he was transferred to Persepolis FC, where he played for several seasons until 1990.He played for Team Melli for a few years during the 1980s. Zia Arabshahi's memorable goal for the national team was the second goal against China in the 1984 Asian Cup in Singapore, which was selected the best goal of the tournament.