00:00Soccer icons don't just shine on the field, they also make it into our playlists.
00:04From trap to pop, rap to reggaeton, some of the biggest music stars can't resist name dropping the legends of the beautiful game.
00:12Let's take a look at the soccer superstars who've been immortalized in songs.
00:16Messi
00:16We start with the goat himself, Lionel Messi.
00:19The Argentine magician has been name dropped by some of the world's biggest artists.
00:23We're talking Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and even Yeh Yeh, Kanye West.
00:27When rappers want to flex greatness, they go straight for messy metaphors.
00:32Because let's be honest, when you're the best in your game, your name becomes music royalty.
00:37Mbapp
00:37Next up, the French superstar who moves faster than a beat drop, Kylian Mbapp.
00:42His name went viral thanks to Puerto Rican trapper Eladio Carrion's massive hit Mbapp.
00:47The song was so fire that even Future jumped on the remix.
00:51Mbapp's speed, confidence, and swagger make him the perfect name for a banger.
00:55If you've heard Yeh Mi Siento Mbapp, you already know.
00:59Cristiano Ronaldo
01:00Of course, we can't forget Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the most famous people on the planet.
01:06The Portuguese superstar isn't just known for his goals.
01:09He's got the looks, the confidence, and the global fame that rappers love.
01:13Multi-platinum artist annual 8 even mentioned him in Perfecto, referencing his nickname El Bicho,
01:19and his dramatic exit from Real Madrid.
01:22CR7 doesn't just inspire athletes, he inspires lyrics, style, and swagger.
01:28Lamin Yaml
01:28And now, the new generation.
01:30At just 18 years old, Lamin Yaml is already a name worth dancing to.
01:35Literally.
01:36Nigerian artist scales dropped Dance Like Yaml, produced by Barcelona's own 3DNN,
01:42and it blew up with over 2 million views.
01:45If he keeps dazzling on the pitch, expect a whole playlist of songs with his name soon,
01:50Maradona.
01:51And finally, El Diaz himself, Diego Armando Maradona.
01:55Few players have inspired as many songs, tributes, and tears.
01:59From Manichao's La Vida Tombola to Rodrigo's emotional La Mano de Dios,
02:05Maradona's story of struggle, genius, and redemption became the ultimate soundtrack for Argentina and the world.
02:11Legend says Maradona himself told Rodrigo that his song touched his soul.
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