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From baseball to Auto racing to tae kwon do, Latino athletes are represented across a wide variety of sports. Hispanic brings you the Top 50 Latino Athletes competing today.

Guillermo Alvarez,
gymnastics
Member, U.S. national team
Born: October 24, 1982 in Denver, Colorado
He was a member of the 2006 World Championship team and has his sights set on the 2008 Olympics.

Urbano Antillón,
boxing
Undefeated lightweight
Born: September 5, 1982 in Nimiquipa, Mexico
He has claimed 11 of his 18 professional wins by knockout.

Gilbert Arenas, basketball
Guard, Washington Wizards
Born: January 6, 1982 in Miami
The three-time NBA All-Star is featured on the cover of EA Sports’ NBA LIVE 08.

Cuauhtémoc Blanco,
soccer
Striker, Chicago Fire
Born: January 17, 1973 in Mexico City
He was Mexico’s soccer MVP in 2004 and 2005 and is bringing his game to the MLS.

Carlos Bocanegra,
soccer
Defender, Fullham Football Club
Born: May 25, 1979 in Alto Loma, California
He is playing in the English Premiership and played in the 2006 World Cup as a member of the U.S. national team.

Iván Calderón,
boxing
WBO Minimumweight champion
Born: January 27, 1975 in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
He is undefeated in 27 pro fights, including 10 straight defenses since claiming title with May 3, 2003 win over Eduardo Ray Marquez in Las Vegas.

José Calderón,
basketball
Guard, Toronto Raptors
Born: September 28, 1981 in Villanueva de la Serena, Spain
He won a gold medal at the 2006 FIBA World Championships and helped lead the Raptors to the playoffs in his rookie season in the NBA.

Rolando Cantú,
football
Guard, Arizona Cardinals
Born: February 25, 1981 in Monterrey, Mexico
He is bigger at home than Tom Brady as the NFL’s first player drafted out of a
Mexican university.

Miguel Angel Cotto,
boxing
WBA Welteweight champion
Born: October 29, 1980 in Caguas, Puerto Rico
He won title December 2, 2006 with TKO over Carlos Quintana after he was the WBO Light Welterweight champion 2004-06.

Oscar de la Hoya,
boxing
Former WBC Super Welterweight champion
Born: February 4, 1973 in Montebello, California
Not only is he one of the greatest pugilists in the world, he is also bankable. His split-decision loss to Floyd Mayweather, Jr. generated $120 million in pay-per-view revenue.

Carlos Delgado,
baseball
First baseman, New York Mets
Born: June 25, 1972 in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
He entered the 2007 season as the last player to hit four homers in the same game, one of six in baseball history to do so in consecutive at-bats.

Milka Duno,
auto racing
IRL driver,
SAMAX
Motorsport team
Born: April 22, 1972 in Caracas, Venezuela
She is determined to prove the skeptics wrong in joining Danica Patrick and Sarah Fisher in the male-dominated racing circuit.

Lisa Fernandez,
softball
Pitcher, U.S. national team
Born: February 27, 1971 in New York, New York
The three-time Olympic gold medalist has her eyes on adding a fourth next summer in Beijing.

Jorge Garbajosa,
basketball
Forward, Toronto Raptors
Born: December 19, 1977 in Torrejón de Ardoz, Spain
He won 2006 FIBA World Championships gold medal and helped the Raptors make the playoffs.

Jeff Garcia,
football
Quarterback, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Born: February 24, 1970 in Gilroy, California
He made the third Pro Bowl appearance after he resurrected his career by leading the Philadelphia Eagles to the playoffs.

Sergio García,
golf
PGA tour pro since 1999
Born: January 9, 1980 in Castellon de la Plana, Spain
With six PGA tour wins, he is the best golfer never to win a major despite three top-three finishes, including runner-up to Tiger Woods in the 1999 PGA Championship.

Pau Gasol,
basketball
Center, Memphis Grizzlies
Born: July 6, 1980 in Sant Boi de Llobregat, Spain
He was the 2006 FIBA World Championships MVP.

Manu Ginobili,
basketball
Guard, San Antonio Spurs
Born: July 28, 1977 in Bahía Blanca, Argentina
He is a two-time NBA champion and won the 2004 Olympic gold medal.

Scott Gomez,
hockey
Center, New Jersey Devils
Born: December 23, 1979 in Anchorage, Alaska
The two-time Stanley Cup champion and son of Mexican- and Colombian-American parents became the NHL’s first Latino ever drafted when chosen 27th overall in 1998.

Tony Gonzalez,
football
Tight end, Kansas City Chiefs
Born: February 27, 1976 in Torrance,
California
He holds the NFL season record for receptions by tight end with 102 in 2004.

Vladimir Guerrero,
baseball
Right fielder, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Born: February 9, 1976 in Don Gregorio, Nizao, Dominican Republic
The 2004 AL MVP is one of the most dangerous hitters in baseball with unparalleled plate coverage.

Amado Guevara,
soccer
Midfielder, Chivas USA
Born: May 2, 1976 in Tegucigalpa, Honduras
He is Honduras’ all-time leader in international appearances and scored 32 goals in 103 games with the MLS MetroStars/Red Bulls before joining Chivas USA this season.

Al Horford,
basketball
Forward, University of Florida
Born: June 3, 1986 in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
He is a two-time NCAA champion and will be one of the top NBA draft picks.

Steven Lopez,
tae kwon do
Three-time World welterweight champion
Born: November 9, 1978 in New York, New York
He is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and a legend in his sport.

J.P. Losman,
football
Quarterback, Buffalo Bills
Born: March 12, 1981 in Los Angeles, California
He is the Bills’ starting quarterback and was chosen 22nd overall in 2004 NFL draft.

Antonio Margarito,
boxing
WBO Welterweight champion
Born: March 18, 1978 in Torrance, California
Margarito has successfully defended his title seven times since winning it on March 16, 2002.

Juan Manuel Márquez,
boxing
WBC Super Featherweight champion
Born: August 23, 1973 in Mexico City, Mexico
Márquez claimed the title with a unanimous decision over Marco Antonio Barrera on March 17 in Las Vegas.

Pablo Mastroeni,
soccer
Defender/Midfielder, Colorado Rapids
Born: August 29, 1976 in Mendoza, Argentina
Mastroeni is captain of the MLS Rapids and a key player on the U.S. national team.

Juan Pablo Montoya,
auto racing
Chip Ganassi Racing, NASCAR
Born: September 20, 1975 in Bogotá, Colombia
Monotya has seven Formula One wins, won the 2000 Indy 500. The crossover specialist has won races in Formula One, Champcar, IndyCar, Grand Am Prototype and NASCAR competition.

Jaime Moreno,
soccer
Striker, D.C. United
Born: January 19, 1974 in Santa Cruz, Bolivia
Moreno is D.C. United’s captain and was the first Bolivian to play in the English Premiership.

Rafael Nadal,
tennis
Born: June 3, 1986 in Manacor, Mallorca, Spain
Two-time French Open singles champion
Nadal is all but unbeatable on clay, much to Roger Federer’s chagrin.

Lorena Ochoa,
golf
Born: November 15, 1981 in Guadalajara, Mexico
LPGA pro since 2003
Ochoa is the first Mexican golfer—male or female—ever to be ranked
No. 1.

David Ortiz,
baseball
Born: November 18, 1975 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Designated hitter, Boston Red Sox
Ortiz was a 2004 World Series champion and AL Championship Series MVP.

Jacob Tito Ortiz
Born: January 23, 1975 in Huntington Beach, California
Former Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight champion
Ortiz is one of the stars of the increasingly popular sport. He will fight Rashad Evans at UFC 72 in July.

Albert Pujols,
baseball
Born: January 6, 1980 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
First baseman, St. Louis Cardinals
The 2006 World Series champion and 2005 National League MVP has had the greatest start to a career, ever.

Manny Ramírez,
baseball
Born: May 30, 1972 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Left fielder, Boston Red Sox
Ramírez is a 2004 World Series MVP and champion who has appeared in 11 All-Star games.

José Reyes,
baseball
Born: June 11, 1983 in Villa Gonzalez, Dominican Republic
Shortstop, New York Mets
Reyes fell one home run short in 2006 of becoming the only player other than Willie Mays to have at least 20 homers, triples, doubles and stolen bases in the same season.

Claudio Reyna,
soccer
Born: July 20, 1973 in Livingston, New Jersey
Captain, Red Bull New York
The former U.S. national team captain returns to American soil to play in the MLS after some 13 years in Europe, where he became the first American to captain a premier European club.

Mariano Rivera,
baseball
Born: November 29, 1969 in Panama City, Panama
Reliever, New York Yankees
Top 50 because ... the four-time World Series champion was the 1999 World Series MVP and 2003 ALCS MVP and is the most dominant closer ever.

Alex Rodriguez,
baseball
Born: July 7, 1975 in New York,
New York
Third baseman, New York
Yankees
The two-time AL MVP and highest-paid player in the game has appeared in 10 All-Star games and will likely surpass whatever all-time home run record Barry Bonds establishes.

Francisco Rodríguez,
baseball
Reliever, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Born: January 7, 1982 in Caracas, Venezuela
Rodríguez was a 2002 World Series champion, the 2006 Major League saves leader and last season, at 24, he became the youngest pitcher ever to reach 100 career saves.

Iván Rodríguez,
baseball
Catcher, Detroit Tigers
Born: November 30, 1971 in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico
The 2003 World Series champion and NLCS MVP was also the 1999 AL MVP and is the greatest Hispanic catcher ever with 12 gold gloves and 13 All-
Star games.

Jennifer Rodriguez,
speed skating
2005 World sprint champion
Born: June 8, 1976 in Miami
She successfully made the move from in-line skates to the ice and won two bronze medals at the 2002 Olympics.

Tony Romo,
football
Quarterback, Dallas Cowboys
Born: April 21, 1980 in San Diego, California
Romo appeared in the 2007 Pro Bowl after becoming the Cowboys’ starter.

Carlos Ruiz,
soccer
Forward, FC Dallas
Born: September 15, 1979 in Guatemala City, Guatemala
Ruiz was the 2002 Major League Soccer MVP and champion and his bicycle kick goal against DC United was voted MLS Goal of the Decade.

Félix Sánchez,
track and field
400-meter hurdles, Dominican Republic
Born: August 30, 1977 in New York, New York
Sánchez won the 2004 Olympic gold medal and is recovering his form in the wake of an injury after he became first Dominican Olympic track champion in Athens.

Johan Santana,
baseball
Starting pitcher, Minnesota Twins
Born: March 13, 1979 in Tovar Mérida, Venezuela
Santana is the dominant pitcher in the majors with two AL Cy Young Awards to his credit already.

Alfonso Soriano,
baseball
Left fielder, Chicago Cubs
Born: January 7, 1976 in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic
In 2006 the two-time World Series champion, Soriano became the only player ever to have at least 40 home runs, 40 stolen bases and 40 doubles in the same season.

Claudio Suarez,
soccer
Defender, Chivas USA
Born: December 17, 1968 in Texcoco, Mexico
El Emperador has made 178 international appearances with Mexico since 1992 and he is now displaying his talents in the MLS.

Diana Taurasi,
basketball
Guard, Phoenix Mercury
Born: June 11, 1982 in Chino,
California
Taurasi won the 2004 Olympic gold medal, was a two-time NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player and 2004 WNBA Rookie of the Year.