Jan Žižka
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Jermain Defoe is the fourth most popular footballer in the UK, according to a recent study.
YouGov have collected data over the past year to find out the most 'popular contemporary football players' in the country.
Over 7000 people were interviewed and the Rangers star, on-loan from Bournemouth, is ranked near the very top of the list.
Only Gareth Bale, Lionel Messi and Harry Kane are listed ahead of the striker, who has played for the likes of Spurs, West Ham and Sunderland during his 20-year career.
The report states that 35% of people have a positive opinion of Defoe , 8% have a negative viewpoint and 30% neutral. 73% of the public who were interviewed had heard of the former England international.
It's not just Defoe's impact on the pitch that means he's held in such high regard. His contributions off the pitch have been widely applauded after he helped raise awareness for the late Bradley Lowery, during his time at the Black Cats.
The 37-year-old formed a special relationship with Lowery, who bravely battled neuroblastoma, a rare childhood cancer.
The Ibrox forward has been in superb form for Steven Gerrard 's side this season with 12 goals to his name, the Premiership 's top goalscorer as things stand.
YouGov have collected data over the past year to find out the most 'popular contemporary football players' in the country.
Over 7000 people were interviewed and the Rangers star, on-loan from Bournemouth, is ranked near the very top of the list.
Only Gareth Bale, Lionel Messi and Harry Kane are listed ahead of the striker, who has played for the likes of Spurs, West Ham and Sunderland during his 20-year career.
The report states that 35% of people have a positive opinion of Defoe , 8% have a negative viewpoint and 30% neutral. 73% of the public who were interviewed had heard of the former England international.
It's not just Defoe's impact on the pitch that means he's held in such high regard. His contributions off the pitch have been widely applauded after he helped raise awareness for the late Bradley Lowery, during his time at the Black Cats.
The 37-year-old formed a special relationship with Lowery, who bravely battled neuroblastoma, a rare childhood cancer.
The Ibrox forward has been in superb form for Steven Gerrard 's side this season with 12 goals to his name, the Premiership 's top goalscorer as things stand.