And love to look at!  It’s a feast for the eyes when looking at these pics of our favourite sportsmen, world-wide.  It takes serious dedication for an athlete to become a professional and more often than not, with it comes a man with serious good looks and just about the perfect body.

David Beckham
Proud dad, loving husband and successful footballer. Oh, and he likes a clean home and looks great in his undies. Need we say anymore? H&M, please launch this as a wallpaper in your home range. Many thanks.

Thierry Henry
We just long for this French footballer to utter those three little words to us... VA. VA. VOOM.

Cristiano Ronaldo
It's just so hard being this hot.

Jenson Button
Oh, hello gorgeous. Jenson Button makes Sunday Grand Prix viewing that little bit more bearable. Oh how excited we get when he takes his helmet off...

Mark Webber
Speaking of Formula 1 racing, have you met Mark Webber? The 37-year-old dreamboat and Red Bull racing driver hails from Australia and now lives in Buckinghamshire with his partner and son. Witness the fitness...

Tom Brady
When Tom isn't hanging off his 5ft10 beauty of a wife, Gisele, the Amercian sportsman is playing quarterback for the New England Patriots. Gisele is one lucky, lucky lady.

David Oliver
31-year-old David is an Amercian hurdling athlete. We can't take our eyes off his arms. Perfect for cosying into on cold winter nights.

Thom Evans
Excuse the ladyfriends, but let's just take a moment to admire one of rugby's finest, Thom Evans, shall we? The former boyfriend of Kelly Brook and former Scotland rugby union player is everything we love about the sport.

Rafael Nadal
Tennis can get preeeeetty intense at times. So thank goodness we have the likes of Nadal to take our minds of the score.

Kelly Slater
Sorry, where were we? We're totally lost in the ocean that is Kelly Slater's eyes. The pro surfer from Florida has turned us into giggling wrecks and we're only looking at his picture. He's 41, 5ft 9 and everything we love about the beach. Mmm.

*Above captions by Marie Claire UK

Ryk Neethling
Our very own golden boy, turned model, turned businessman.  His smile (and rock hard abs) will cause no harm but bring some ladies to their knees.

*Image taken from Channel24.co.za

Ryan Botha
A professional soccer player, model and presenter, this man seems to have it all.  Did we mention his good looks?  Umm, wow!

*Image taken from sahealthblog.co.za

Chad le
An Olympic World and Commonwealth champion, Chad is more than just a pro swimmer; he’s stolen the nations hearts with his charm and good looks.

*Image taken from swimswam.co.za