Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter W

Is a football midfielder from Nigeria. He is currently playing at AO Kavala. He became the tournamen

Is a football midfielder from Nigeria. He is currently playing at AO Kavala. He became the tournament top goalscorer when Nigeria won the 1993 FIFA U-17 World Championships. Some people feel he has "never really blossomed" beyond that level — nonetheless, he has played international matches for Nigeria, and was part of the team that participated in the 1998 FIFA World Cup.

Is a Brazilian soccer player, a central-defender. He currently plays for Corinthians (AL).

Is a Brazilian soccer player, a central-defender. He currently plays for Corinthians (AL).

Is a former Brazilian football defender, who played in several Série A clubs. Born in Santa Bárbar

Is a former Brazilian football defender, who played in several Série A clubs. Born in Santa Bárbara d'Oeste he started his professional career in 1980 playing for União Barbarense of his native city.

Is a Brazilian goalkeeper. He currently plays for Figueirense.

Is a Brazilian goalkeeper. He currently plays for Figueirense.

Is a Brazilian striker. He is currently playing for Sport.

Is a Brazilian striker. He is currently playing for Sport.

Is a retired professional boxer, best known for his 1996 fight with Arturo Gatti (a runner up for Ri

Is a retired professional boxer, best known for his 1996 fight with Arturo Gatti (a runner up for Ring Magazine's 1996 Fight of the Year) and his reign as IBF Inter-Continental super featherweight titleholder, which he successfully defended 6 times. His c

Is a Brazilian football player who plays as a defensive midfielder for Internacional. Before coming

Is a Brazilian football player who plays as a defensive midfielder for Internacional. Before coming to Monarcas Morelia he played for Ituano Futebol Clube[1]. He made his debut with Monarcas Morelia against Cruz Azul, which ended in a 2-1 victory for Cruz

Is a Scottish former footballer who played primarily as a midfielder. Wood started his professional

Is a Scottish former footballer who played primarily as a midfielder. Wood started his professional career with Newcastle United whom he joined from Shotts Bon Accord aged 17.

Is a former backup third baseman in Major League Baseball who played from 1999 to 2000 for the Bosto

Is a former backup third baseman in Major League Baseball who played from 1999 to 2000 for the Boston Red Sox. Listed at 6' 2", 198 lb., he batted and threw right-handed.

Was a Brazilian footballer who achieved notoriety in Brazil after scoring, with his hand and in offs

Was a Brazilian footballer who achieved notoriety in Brazil after scoring, with his hand and in offside position, a decisive goal for Fluminense in a Fla-Flu match on October 13, 1968.

Was a West Indian cricketer who played in West Indies' first Test in their inaugural Test tour of En

Was a West Indian cricketer who played in West Indies' first Test in their inaugural Test tour of England. He was one of the many West Indian cricketers of his time whose Test career started at an advanced age; he was 34 in his first Test. St Hill was bor

Is a professional boxer in the Super Featherweight division. As of March 2009, Hilario was undefeate

Is a professional boxer in the Super Featherweight division. As of March 2009, Hilario was undefeated with a professional record of 10-0-1 with 8 wins by knockout. On April 6, 2007 Hilario gained his most significant win when he defeated Luis Bolano in a

Was an American professional NBA basketball player for the Philadelphia/San Francisco Warriors, the

Was an American professional NBA basketball player for the Philadelphia/San Francisco Warriors, the Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Lakers; and also played for the Harlem Globetrotters. The 7 foot 1 inch Chamberlain, who weighed 250 lb as a rookie[1] before bulking up to 275 lb and eventually over 300 lb with the Lakers,[2] played the center position and is widely considered one of the greatest and most dominant players in the history of the NBA.

Nicknamed Wilt the Stilt, The Big Dipper, and Chairman of the Boards, was an American professional N

Nicknamed Wilt the Stilt, The Big Dipper, and Chairman of the Boards, was an American professional NBA basketball player for the Philadelphia/San Francisco Warriors, the Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Lakers; and also played for the Harlem Globetrotters. The 7 foot 1 inch Chamberlain, who weighed 250 lb as a rookie[1] before bulking up to 275 lb and eventually over 300 lb with the Lakers,[2] played the center position and is widely considered one of the greatest and most dominant players in the history of the NBA.

Is an Austrian former alpine skier and Olympic medalist. She received a bronze medal in the giant sl

Is an Austrian former alpine skier and Olympic medalist. She received a bronze medal in the giant slalom at the 1972 Winter Olympics in Sapporo.

Was a female tennis player from Germany. She was ranked World No. 31 on February 4, 1991.

Was a female tennis player from Germany. She was ranked World No. 31 on February 4, 1991.

Nicknamed "Pops" in the later years of his career, was a professional baseball player who played his

Nicknamed "Pops" in the later years of his career, was a professional baseball player who played his entire Major League career (1962-1982) with the Pittsburgh Pirates as an outfielder and first baseman.

Was a Belgian cyclist who specialized in sprinting. He won the Paris-Brussels race and seemed to gai

Was a Belgian cyclist who specialized in sprinting. He won the Paris-Brussels race and seemed to gain international fame on his 24th birthday. His cycling career ended abruptly when he had to retire due to a motorcycle accident in 1990.

Is a retired Belgian footballer.During his career he played for K.S.V. Waregem, Royal Antwerp F.C.,

Is a retired Belgian footballer.During his career he played for K.S.V. Waregem, Royal Antwerp F.C., K.A.A. Gent, and R.S.C. Anderlecht. He participated in UEFA Euro 1984, but did not earn any senior international caps in his career.

Is a Belgian football player who has been called up for the national team. He plays in the defensive

Is a Belgian football player who has been called up for the national team. He plays in the defensive midfield and currently his club is Germinal Beerschot.

A former Dutch football player who played 5 games for the Dutch national side.

A former Dutch football player who played 5 games for the Dutch national side.

A former Dutch football player.During his club career he played for Go Ahead Eagles, Excelsior Rotte

A former Dutch football player.During his club career he played for Go Ahead Eagles, Excelsior Rotterdam, Sparta Rotterdam and AFC Ajax. He earned 1 cap for the Netherlands national football team, and was included in their squad for the 1976 UEFA European Football Championship.

Is a retired judoka from The Netherlands.

Is a retired judoka from The Netherlands.

Is a Dutch professional racing cyclist 0n the Team Milram squad in the UCI ProTour.

Is a Dutch professional racing cyclist 0n the Team Milram squad in the UCI ProTour.

Is a Belgian footballer currently playing for Excelsior Veldwezelt. He played in the Jupiler League

Is a Belgian footballer currently playing for Excelsior Veldwezelt. He played in the Jupiler League for Lommel