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By ZAC CAMPBELL Published: 02: 44 AEDT, 31 March 2025 | Updated: 02: 44 AEDT, 31 March 2025 1 View comments Being a footballer thrusts many players into the limelight of celebrity stardom - such is the intense scrutiny they are under in the modern game. But the same can be said for their partners thanks to the modern phenomenon of the WAG. Initially gaining media scrutiny in the England side of the early 2000s thanks to the presence of the likes of Cheryl Tweedy, Posh Spice and Coleen Rooney, WAGs soon became a topic that generated as much interest as the football itself. Now, an Instagram poll from entertainment website Game Set & Match has ranked the top 10 most influential WAGs of the last 10 years. So, who has been deemed the most popular WAG between 2015 and 2025 according to the survey? Read on below as Mail Sport breaks down the full list of candidates. Arguably the creator of the original WAG phenomenon thanks to her relationship with former England captain David Beckham, Victoria found fame as part of British girl group Spice Girls Arguably the creator of the original WAG phenomenon thanks to her relationship with former England captain David Beckham, Victoria Beckham found fame as part of British girl group Spice Girls. Commonly known by her music moniker of 'Posh Spice', Victoria was part of a band that became the best-selling female group of all time thanks to hits including Wannabe and 2 Become 1. Away from music, she was able to build up her fortune after launching her fashion label in 2008 as well as signing a number of endorsement deals. Aided by her superstar marriage to David, the couple have partnered with various high-profile brands to grow their fortune. One of two women on this list to have had a relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo, Georgina Rodriguez met the Portuguese star in 2016 - while she was working at a Gucci store in Madrid and Cristiano played for Los Blancos. Rodriguez and Ronaldo's first daughter was born in November 2017. The couple announced their second pregnancy in October 2021 with Rodriguez giving birth to twins, a boy and a girl, in April 2022. Tragically, the baby boy died during childbirth. In an Instagram post following the stillbirth of their son, Ronaldo and Rodriguez wrote: 'It is with our deepest sadness we have to announce that our baby boy has passed away. It is the greatest pain that any parents can feel. ' Ronaldo has three more children, a son born in June 2010 and twins born in June 2017, whom Rodríguez has raised as her own. One of two women on this list to have had a relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo, Rodriguez met the Portuguese star in 2016 One of the most recognisable Latin American artists of all time, Shakira found fame long before she was familiar to football fans thanks to her single Waka Waka - which was the officially for the 2010 World Cup - and latterly her relationship with Gerard Pique. Previous hits such as Hips Don't Lie and Whenever, Wherever, had seen become one of the most popular artists across the globe. After meeting Pique in 2010, the pair were together for over 11 years before they separated in 2022. They have two sons together, named Milan and Sasha, who were born in 2013 and 2015 respectively. One of the most recognisable Latin American artists of all time, Shakira found fame long before she was familiar to football fans A model and television presenter, Wanda Nara began a relationship with Argentina striker Mauro Icardi in the 2012-13 season while he was playing for Inter. After marrying on May 27 2014, the couple had two daughters together, named Francesca and Isabella. But the pair's romance has been up and down ever since, as they split up only to reconcile on numerous occasions until they split for good in July 2024. Nara would also later confirm in early 2023 that she had an affair with former Barcelona winger Keita Balde. A model and television presenter, Wanda Nara began a relationship with Argentine striker Mauro Icardi in the 2012-13 season While she may not be the most recognisable name on this list, Antonela Roccuzzo is married to arguably the most famous footballer in Lionel Messi. Born and raised in the Argentine city of Rosario, she first met Messi when the pair were children, with their relationship being confirmed in 2009. The pair subsequently married in 2017 and have three sons together. Roccuzzo has entered the limelight herself as a social media personality, boasting almost 40million followers on Instagram alone. She has also worked in collaboration with brands such as adidas as well as alongside fashion designer Stella Mc Cartney. While she may not be the most recognisable name on this list, Antonela Roccuzzo is married to arguably the most famous footballer in Lionel Messi Irina Shayk was catapulted to fame in 2011 after she appeared on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Having met Cristiano Ronaldo two years previously, she was always going to find it difficult to avoid international attention over her every move. Despite being engaged after Ronaldo flew to New York on Valentine's Day to proposed to her that year, their relationship came to an end in January 2015. Shayk would find herself another A-list star shortly afterwards in American actor Bradley Cooper - with the couple having a daughter called Lea De Seine before they separated in 2019. Irina Shayk was catapulted to fame in 2011 after her relationship with Ronaldo began A Brazilian actress who has featured in numerous telenovelas - Bruna Marquezine was in a relationship with Neymar for six years from 2012 to 2018. She was adept at being in the public eye from a young age, after debuting on television in 2000 as one of the child interviewers for the Brazilian TV show Gente Inocente. In the year their relationship ended, she revealed that had developed depression and struggled with her self-esteem due to comments from individuals on social media about her physical appearance. Bruna is now dating Brazilian actor, singer and influencer Joao Guilherme and has made her Hollywood debut in the 2023 DC Universe film Blue Beetle. A Brazilian actress who has featured in numerous telenovelas - Bruna Marquezine was in a relationship with Neymar for six years from 2012 to 2018 The wife of Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney, Coleen has returned to the spotlight following her appearance on I'm a Celebrity. .. Get Me Out of Here! last year, which saw her finish in second place. The couple met at the age of 12 when growing up in Liverpool, before beginning their relationship aged 16. Their wedding took place in Portofino, Italy, in June 2008, which reportedly saw them paid £2. 5m for exclusive wedding information and pictures by OK! magazine. They have four sons together - and Coleen has made her millions through fronting campaigns for brands such as Littlewoods and releasing numerous books. The wife of Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney, Coleen has returned to the spotlight following her appearance on I'm a Celebrity. .. Get Me Out of Here! last year A Belgian model-turned-rapper, Fanny Neguesha has dated two famous footballers to earn her place on this list. After splitting up from former Manchester City star Mario Balotelli in 2013, she went on to have a relationship with ex-Wolves midfielder Mario Lemina. They began dating each other in 2017, going on to have a son named Isaiah-King in August 2018. While Lemina was playing for Nice in 2021, the couple's home was burgled, which saw intruders thugs tie her and her friends up while they stole £250, 000 worth of jewellery and clothing. A Belgian model-turned-rapper, Fanny Neguesha has dated two famous footballer to earn her place on this list Winnonah is a fashion blogger, philanthropist, and columnist best known for her Styled by Winonah blog Winnonah De Jong is a fashion blogger, philanthropist, and columnist best known for her Styled by Winonah blog. She is the wife of Nigel De Jong and, as a result, is regarded as being one of the first popular WAGs outside of the UK, and takes top spot here. Her husband Nigel, who appeared in the 2010 World Cup final with the Netherlands, has two children with the fashionista. After hanging up his boots in 2021 following a stint in the Qatari league, Nigel has been technical director of the Dutch national side since 2023.
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