Success in one's professional realm can attract a beautiful partner. Great and inspiring athletes are magnets for bachelorettes (and bachelors). At the same time, they can be the site of a catastrophic romance. We have included exes, too, since a romance lost is not a wasted one.

We have put together some famous athletes with their sometimes equally famous wives, exes, or girlfriends (and, in one case, husband). Here are the ultimate package deals, or ones that have expired. Do they inspire us as much as their prowess on the field? Read to find out!

Georgina Rodríguez - Girlfriend of Cristiano Ronaldo

In 2021, Cristiano Ronaldo returned to the club where his career launched: Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United. Since then, Ronaldo has been one of the best players in the world in several leagues.

For the last five years, he has been happily together with his Spanish-Argentine girlfriend, Georgina Rodriguez. Ronaldo said that he was instantly in love with her. The model is waiting on a 2021 proposal, but there is some resistance in the family for the two of them, mainly from Ronaldo's mother, to get married. 

Wanda Nara - Wife of Mauro Icardi

Mauro Icardi, a renowned Argentinian soccer player, is currently married to Wanda Nara. The couple started dating in 2014 under something of a cloud of controversy. Rumors say that she was already hitting on Icardi while in a relationship with Icardi's Argentinian teammate, Maxi Lopez.

Nara addressed the rumors to say she had left Lopez to return to Argentina with her three children. She fell for Icardi because he was very close to her children, which is naturally warming, especially because it was hard for them to adjust. They are going strong in 2021.

Nicole Pechanec - Wife of Andrew Luck

Nicole Pechanec and Andrew Luck are school sweethearts. They met while they were studying at Standford University; both of them were athletes at the time. For Luck, it would be the start of his football career.

Andrew went on to be an accomplished footballer for Indianapolis Colts but was booked for retiring in 2019. Pechanec then moved into the sports business world as a TV producer for NBC and ESPN. Luck, going under the radar, made his comeback in 2021 for the Colts. Perhaps his wife, Pechanec, will have something to say about that!

Khloe Kardashian - Ex of Tristan Thompson

Khloe Kardashian is one person whose fame could outweigh her partner's. She is one of the most famous faces out there from the hit reality TV show "Keeping Up with the Kardashians." In 2021, she seeks to return since she wants to get paid to hang out with her family.

Khloe has made the most of her fame, and she has successfully built her brand. After her tumultuous marriage to Lamar Odom, an NBA player, she got involved in a romantic relationship with Tristan Thompson of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Unfortunately, the couple split in February 2019 in a well-publicized breakup.

La Reina Shaw - Ex of Cam Newton

Cam Newton shares a son with La Reina Shaw, an Instagram model, who is called Ceasar. This would have been all good news if he was not already in a relationship with Kia Proctor. Sadly, the couple split, and it is particularly saddening given that they had five children together.

Though they are not together, Newton and Shaw both share incredible amounts of love for their year-old son, and they never shied away from showcasing it on social media. In 2021, however, Newton was released by the Patriots and is now a free-agent quarterback.

Michel Hunt - Wife of Darren Sproles

Michel Hunt used to run track competitively, and thanks to a friend who ran track professionally, she met Darren Sproles (a hugely successful football player). She is a dedicated wife and mother of two, but also a cancer survivor, and she had to undergo a double mastectomy followed by a reconstructive procedure.

Together with her husband, they have created a foundation, Sproles Empowered Youth, which looks to provide opportunities in life for at-risk youth. Sproles is currently a consultant for the Philadelphia Eagles of the NFL and was elected to the College Hall of Fame in 2021.

Tammy Bradshaw - Wife of Terry Bradshaw

You would think that years of discipline, patience, and commitment on the sports field would naturally pass on to relationships. We've all gotten to know Terry through his collaboration with the Pittsburgh Steelers in the '70s and '80s. Not so, as Terry Bradshaw had already gotten married and divorced three times before he met Tammy Bradshaw.

Tammy and Terry would go on to date for 15 years. Given Terry's past, this was probably a good idea! It meant that they only got married in 2014, and they have not looked back ever since.

Xisca Perello - Girlfriend of Rafael Nadal

Maria Francisca, or Xisca, is the current director of the Rafa Nadal Foundation. It is premised on empowering youth through sport, aiming to go beyond competitiveness to promote values and reach transformation.

Xisca Perello and Rafael Nadal have been dating for over 15 years, he was 19, and she was 17. They have not started a family together yet because Nadal understands the demand children can have on an aging tennis player's career. He wants to surpass his jointly held record with Roger Federer. Behind a great man is always a great woman.

Ahkeilah Murib - Girlfriend of Tevin Coleman

Tevin Ford Coleman is an American football running back. His career has taken a slight dip, from having a $10 million contract with the 49ers in 2019 downgraded to a $2 million for the New York Jets. Yet it's not always money that counts; love counts too. It is speculated that Ahkeilah Murib is his proud girlfriend.

Little is known of Murib aside from her Palestinian-American heritage and the fact that she has done some modeling work. Hopefully, if things work out in 2021, Coleman will score a touchdown on the field and off the field.

Yvette Prieto - Wife of Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan had been married to Juanita Vanoy for 20 years before they divorced in a highly publicized split in 2006. Ever since then, he has been trying to frantically keep his relationship with Yvette Prieto private.

While Jordan has been running his various business interests, he and Prieto have been vacationing in different parts of the world throughout the years with their two girls, Ysabel and Victoria. As of 2021, Jordan's net worth is $1.6 billion.

Amber Nichole Miller - Girlfriend of Tito Ortiz

Jacob or "Tito" Ortiz is an American Mixed Martial Artist and politician, mimicking a trend in American political life of sports stars or celebrities becoming political figures. It's a trend that hasn't turned out well. However, following his separation from his ex-wife, romance has been going well with Amber Nichole Miller, the former UFC ring girl.

Although there has been plenty of drama with Tito's former partner, Amber and Tito's relationship has remained strong as they raise together Tito's twin sons after he's gotten full child custody following his separation from Jameson.

Kaylin Jurrjens - Wife of Jair Jurrjens

When you are a successful MLB pitcher, like Jair Jurrjens, and happen to notice a cheerleader giving you their support and attention, it might be someone you'd find easy to approach. This is how Kaylin Jurrjens met her husband, Jair Jurrjens, and she was only 19 in 2007.

They tied the knot in 2014. Even when his professional career has taken a big hit, having to pay for the Mexican League in 2021. Kaylin is still by his side. Indeed, only death does them 'part! She defended him during an episode of WAGS Atlanta, the reality TV show in which she was participating at the time.

Savannah Brinson - Wife of LeBron James

LeBron James is one of the most successful NBA players of all time. Like the GOAT Leo Messi, he has had a consistent superstar in his life. He has been together with Savannah Brinson since High School, and they decided to get married in 2013.

Brinson has been the witness to so much of LeBron's career: when he was selected as No. 1 in the NBA draft to his four championships, then his 17 All-Star selections, and his deals with Nike, and even James becoming a vaccine advocate in 2021 (despite the ire from fellow NBA players).

Shakira - Wife of Gerard Pique

Shakira was already a world-renowned singer before she met soccer player Gerard Piqué. They celebrated their wedding in 2011, and together, they currently have two kids, Sasha and Milan. Piqué has been playing for a long time for Barcelona FC, and he has represented Spain in the FIFA World Cup.

As a stalwart for the behemoth football club, FC Barcelona, Piqué has had to face some tricky situations in the decline of his team in 2021 (after Messi's departure). Shakira has remained a successful star throughout the years, showing an amazing ability to adapt to the newest music genres.

Elisha Cuthbert - Wife of Dion Phaneuf

Actress Elisha Cuthbert reached stardom when she played Kim Bauer in the hit TV show "24" with Kiefer Sutherland as the main star of the series. She has continued to develop a steady acting career and starred in Netflix's comedy "The Ranch" with co-star Ashton Kutcher.

Elisha is a known hockey fan, and so it's not surprising that she married NHL player Dion Phaneuf in 2013. The couple has been enjoying their married life and their firstborn - a daughter who was born in 2017. In 2021, it was 17-year-old Elisha Cuthbert who is streaming at the top of Netflix's most popular films.

Krystin Beasley - Wife of Cole Beasley

Cole Beasley's future with his wife Krystin Beasly is allegedly stronger than ever. After having their third kid in January 2019, the couple now has three children: two boys named Ace and Everett and a daughter, Jovie. Cole, who finished his last season with the Cowboys in 2018 as a free agent, was signed by the Buffalo Bills in 2019 as their wide receiver.

His current 4-year contract is worth $29 million and is, in 2021, playing for them. Meanwhile, Krystin has always been a fierce supporter of Cole, smashing anyone that attacks him while she does some social media monitoring.

Viviana Volpicelli - Girlfriend of Nelson Agholor

Nelson Agholor is an Eagles' wide receiver. He's dating Viviana Volpicelli, an Instagram model originally from California. The young couple has been dating since they were both in school. She has dedicated her Social Media accounts to beauty and the use of natural beauty products.

Although Nelson is based in Philadelphia, Viviana has remained in California, and she goes back and forth so that she can visit Agholor. The New England Patriots signed receiver Nelson Agholor in free agency, and if money is any indicator, the team intends to make him the top receiver for 2021.

Julie Ertz - Wife of Zach Ertz

Julie and Zach Ertz are some of the most imposing power couples out there. He's a football player while she's a professional soccer player who has even won the most significant award for the sport: the women's World Cup in 2019.

Her husband, Zach Ertz, has been with the Philadelphia Eagles since 2013 as a tight end, and he's also one of the best in his field. They have started the Ertz Family Foundation, which was launched in 2018. In 2021, trade talks unsettled the Ertz family since it would involve relocating, but fortunately, Ertz will still be an Eagle.

Tarin Moses - Wife of Jeff Driskel

Sometimes reality seems designed: Jeff Driskel, a quarterback currently playing for the Cincinnati Bengals, started dating the captain of the cheerleading team, Tarin Moses. Although they met when he was playing for the Florida Gators, and she was cheerleading for the same team, the relationship continued after Jeff switched teams.

They got married in 2016 and had a baby in 2018 whom they named Jensen Michelle Driskel. However, they tend to keep a low profile as a couple, and little is known about Jeff's wife. In 2021, Driskal will be the starting quarterback for Houston, Texas.

Kelsi Erickson - Wife of Alex Erickson

Alex Erickson, in 2016 was a free college agent, and then he signed with the Cincinnati Bengals. He has five seasons with them, from 2016 to 2020, before signing to the Carolina practice squad in September 2021.

He got married in 2017 to his long-time girlfriend, Kelsi. It was said to be a beautiful and moving ceremony as Alex shared his first dance not only with his wife but also with his new sister-in-law, Krista, who suffers from Williams syndrome. Kelsi and Alex also like to keep a very private life.

Hailey Hellums - Wife of Randy Bullock

Randy Bullock might not look it, but he's certainly a romantic. After all, he presented his girlfriend Hailey Hellums with a ring in the middle of a stadium with the help of his entire team. He used to play for the Cincinnati Bengals, who extended his contract in 2018 and left for the Detroit Tigers in 2020. He's a placekicker.

Hailey has been his fiercest supporter since they started dating. When he said goodbye to Cincinnati on Twitter, he gave a moving tribute to his wife for her support and expressed gratitude to Cincinnati.

Alyssa Williams - Wife of Brandon Williams

Brandon and Alyssa's dating history began when they met each other in college. They did not waste any time and had two children together before they decided to get married in July 2017. They had their honeymoon in Greece before returning to the intense life of the NFL.

Brandon Williams is a defensive player for the Baltimore Ravens. He has been a mainstay of Raven's team since 2013. He is currently under a contract and, while he is guaranteed to pay in 2021, it is set to expire at the end of the season.

Sara Cardona - Girlfriend of Eric Saubert

Sara Cardona, a former Fox 17 Sportscaster, is now a sideline reporter for ESPN. During her career, she caught the eye of Eric Saubert since she was a beauty queen for her college and "America's Hottest Sportscaster" when he was just a rookie. They started dating in 2017.

Saubert was playing for the Atlanta Falcons before he moved to the Denver Broncos in 2021, and even though he hasn't had a steady presence in the games, he still has a very long career ahead of him.

Brittany Bosher - Wife of Matt Bosher

Matt and Britanny Bosher met in high school, becoming each other's sweethearts. In 2014, when they were in Madrid in Spain, Matt took Brittany to a beautiful botanic garden and, amidst the quiet of the trees, proposed to her. It's a romantic story!

In 2016, they gave birth to a son named Marc. Since then, Britanny has not stopped. She is taking care of her husband and son, working for the family business, and volunteering for the Atlanta Falcons Women's Association, which is where Matt is playing as a punter in 2021. 

Silvana Breida - Wife of Matt Breida

We can see that romances between footballers and cheerleaders as cliche, but what about romances among teammates? It would make sense, you spend a lot of time together, and there is already a sense of commitment. Well, Matt and Silvana Breida were both members of the same varsity team in 2011. She was the nation's first female kicker.

Silvana became Matt's bride in April 2018, and they are set to celebrate their first year as husband and wife in 2019. Matt is playing for the Buffalo Bills as a running back in the NFL over the 2021 season and runs so fast that he has been given the nickname "Cheetah."

Ashlyn Buckner - Wife of DeForest Buckner

One of the biggest concerns for football players is where they will play and how this might strain their relationship given the long-distance. DeForest Buckner seemed to have found the love of his life in Oregon, but he would get drafted since he was about to finish his studies.

Luckily for them both, he was drafted to the San Francisco 49ers, and they moved together to San Jose before moving again when Buckner signed for the Colts. Today, the couple is happily married and has a child together, and Ashlyn knows everything about football.

Kamiah Adams - Girlfriend of Bradley Beal

Sometimes you get animal lovers who become cat ladies, but these days you also get dog couples, like Kamiah Adams and Bradley Beal: they have five dogs at home! We hope that they will be great play partners for their son Bradley Beal II, born in 2018.

When the couple met, Kamiah already had a career in entertainment when she met Beal in 2015. Beal has been one of the best scorers of the NBA's Washington Wizards. In 2021, he had to clarify some controversial comments about his stance against vaccination.

Jena Sims - Girlfriend Of Brooks Koepka

Brooks Koepka is like an assassin with his golf club on the course. However, with his goofy smile, he certainly does not look like a stone-cold killer, and that's what probably helped him charm Miss Georgia Teen USA -  Jena Sims.

Koepka and Jena Sims have become something like golfing culture's power couple, given Koepka's success on the course and Sims' off it. She has won several beauty pageants, and we aren't surprised why. In 2021, they sat together for Golf Digest's for the newlywed game: or, in this case, the not-yet newlywed game.

Lakiha Spicer - Wife of Mike Tyson

'Iron Mike' has not been boxing since 2005 when he was knocked out by Kevin McBride back in 2005. However, it seems Lakiha Spicer knocked him out too, but in a different way. They met when she was just an 18-year-old, after one of Tyson's fights.

Who would be brave enough to be with Mike Tyson? Spicer has served some jail time, so she's tough. They had a small wedding ceremony in 2009 and tied the knot in a private ceremony at a Las Vegas hotel. They have been hitting it off ever since. Mike, never out of the spotlight for too long, issued a challenge to the wannabee boxers, The Paul Brothers.

Tori Moore - Wife of Nick Foles

Couples often meet in university, like Nick Foles and Tori Moore. They both attended the University of Arizona, where Nick Foles was playing football, and Tori Moore was playing volleyball. Their graduation might have been years ago, but Tori and Nick are still going strong to the day.

Despite the many changes in their lives, with Nick getting drafted by the team and their daughter Julia being born in 2017, their relationship hasn't shifted. Tori and Nick got married in 2014. In 2020, Nick announced through his Instagram the birth of their second child, a son. In 2021, Nick's now playing for the Chicago Bears.

Erica Herman - Girlfriend of Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods had a few rough years after his very public split from his former wife, Elin Nordegren. After numerous – and admitted - adultery accusations, they had a very messy separation, and this might have been one of the many things that affected Woods' performance.

However, he met Erica Herman in 2017, and she has been by his side since, even if it was not nearly as public as his previous relationship. In 2021, she lives with Tiger and his kids and reportedly has a good relationship with them, too, sharing a loving bond with Sam and Charlie.

Te'a Cooper - ex/wife of Dwight Howard

Age is often just a number. After all, Dwight Howard and Te'a Cooper are a decade apart. Dwight is 34 years old, whereas Te'a is 23. Both Howard and Cooper, however, love basketball, and that's probably something that sustains their connection. Both are professional players.

Although Dwight Howard and Te'a Cooper appreciate their privacy, there have been many rumors about them having tied the knot secretly in late 2020. We were already surprised enough when they announced their engagement. Gossip tabloids have suggested that they are separating, but we cannot confirm.

Jaime Taylor - Girlfriend of Lamar Jackson

When a player makes their debut, it helps to have a source of support since it welcomes massive changes in one's life and pressure to perform. Jackson met Jaime Taylor while still playing for the University of Louisville and got together in 2017.

Jackson made his debut on the NFL with the Baltimore Ravens in 2018. In 2021, Jackson is having a stellar season. He is now on pace to smash his single-season passing yards and became the first quarterback in NFL history to throw 1'000 passing yards in the first four games of the season. And behind every great player is a great woman!

Rachel Glandorf McCoy - Wife of Colt McCoy

Daniel "Colt" McCoy's career has lasted more than a decade, and he has played for four teams, most recently switching from the New York Giants to the Washington Redskins in 2021. Sometimes he is called "the real McCoy" because of his on-field leadership and off-field personality.

He married Rachel Glandorf in July 2010. They had been dating for two years before he proposed. Now, they have two daughters together and a son.  In the meantime, Rachel briefly worked as a journalist before focusing on raising her children while McCoy did his best on the field.

Jenna Maher - Wife of Brett Maher

Brett Maher, a professional placekicker, has a dedicated wife in Jenna Maher, with whom he has two daughters: Maela and Laekyn. Brett tends to keep his personal life very private, and little is known about his family.

Maher had previously played for the team for a short time in 2013. It looks like Maher might stay with the Cowboys for a while, although in the NFL, anything can happen. Jenna lives in Nebraska with their two kids. On August 10, 2021, Maher signed with the New Orleans Saints, so Maher had to commute to spend time with his family.

Nicole Johnson - Wife of Michael Phelps

Michael Phelps is the most decorated Olympian in history with an astonishing collection of 28 medals over four Olympic Games. Nicole Johnson is a former beauty pageant queen and has been very supportive of Michael throughout his career.

While their careers have been a line on the up, especially with Phelps, their relationship has not been linear. They met in 2007, broke up in 2012, reconciled, and he gave her an engagement ring in 2015. They tied the knot in 2016 and had two children together. To make ends meet in 2021, Phelps now has his brand of swimwear and training gear.

Jennifer Hielsberg - Wife of Bret Bielema

As of 2021, Bret Bielema became the University of Illinois' head coach. In a conversation with Clay Travis on Fox Sports radio, he said he met Jen Hielsberg in a Vegas casino while pretending to be a history professor at the time. After dating for four years, Bielema popped the question during April of 2011, and on March 10, 2012, they tied the knot.

Hielsberg started her career as a model after graduating from the University of Wisconsin with a Bachelor's degree in psychology. The 6'2" blonde is a mother of two daughters. Briella Nichola arrived in 2017, and Nexli Nichole was born in 2019.

Shay Shariatzadeh - Wife of John Cena

Despite their very different backgrounds, John Cena and Shay Shariatzadeh, born in Iran and raised in Canada, immediately fell in love with each other. They met while Cena was on set for "Playing With Fire." They exchanged vows only after a year of dating in a private ceremony on October 12, 2020. This is Cena's second marriage.

Cena's second marriage is all the more remarkable after he said he did not want to get married again. It seems that good love rebirths. Cena made his comeback on WWE Smackdown but reprised a role as Peacemaker in "The Suicide Squad" in 2021.

Brittany Matthews - Fiance of Patrick Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes is a regular at throwing touchdown passes to help his runners score. Yet, sometimes the arm of the universe throws us our catch, and so enter Brittany Matthews. Mahomes caught Matthews and seemed like a match made in heaven.

They're both dog-loving athletes who fell in love while attending high school and have been by each other's side ever since. Brittany works as a trainer, and she's reportedly involved in her fiancé's daily fitness program. No wonder Mahomes is killin' it as Kansas City Chiefs quarterback in 2021.

Alexis Ohanian - Husband of Serena Williams

Serena Williams knows what it means to work as one of the greatest tennis players in history. Is love any different? We'd like to think that meeting Mr or Mrs. Right is effortless creative, and rewarding. In 2021, after three years of marriage to Alexis Ohanian, she says love requires work.

They met each other in 2015 in Rome. A year later, Ohanian proposed to Serena at the very same place they met. They married in 2017 in a lavish ceremony in New Orleans, complete with a high-profile guest list. Even Beyoncé and Kim Kardashian West showed up.

Maya Jama – Girlfriend of Ben Simmons

Ben Simmons, an Australian guard, when he was drafted for the 76ers in 2016, was compared to LeBron James. His dating resume was also impressive, dating the singer Tinashe and Kendall Jenner. However, Fortune's sway started to turn badly for Simmons.

He broke up with Jenner in 2019 and is set for an ugly divorce from the 76ers too in 2021. The city stops dead for a 76ers game and, after demanding a trade, the fans have soured against him. However, in the background, the "Glow Up" star Maya Jama has been by his side.

Sascha Smith - Ex of Alshon Jeffery

In Philadelphia, everyone stops to watch the Eagles play. It means that Alshon Jeffery, a wide receiver for the Eagles, as well as one of the teams' best players, is believed by the fans. He shares his life with his girlfriend, Sascha Smith.

They have been together since 2014 and have children together. A 2021 YouTube clip of MagTV of Sascha Smith suggests that she is no longer with Jeffery as a single mother of three. They share one daughter, and Sascha has a son from her former relationship with NBA player Ben Gordon before breaking off their engagement.

Kristen Rivers - Wife of Doc Rivers

If your glory days are in the arena, sometimes people can feel compelled to offer others the same experience. Rivers has taken this very seriously. He met his wife Kristine on a blind date, and now Rivers and Kris have five children: Austin, Callie, Jeremiah, and Spencer.

He probably turned into a coach because his children now play professional sports, and he enjoyed teaching them. His daughter even married a basketball player! In 2021, rumors suggested that he had been seeing a mysterious woman, but nothing has been confirmed yet.

Erika Choperena - Wife of Antoine Griezmann

Antoine Griezmann has been in a relationship with Erika Choperena, a Spanish native of the Basque Country, since 2011. The French international admitted that he pursued her before she eventually agreed to go out with him in his autobiography. As per The Sun, Erika is a qualified child psychologist after completing her studies in San Sebastian.

The couple got married in 2017 in Toledo at the 11th century Palacio de Galiana and have three children together, all born on April 8. What a coincidence! Fortunately, they haven't all been given the same name.

Antonella Roccuzzo - Wife of Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi has now broken up with his boyhood club Barcelona to play for PSG in 2021. His move from Spain to France shook the footballing world. Since then, Barcelona has not fared well.  What hasn't changed is his marriage to Antonela Roccuzzo.

Messi is known to live a quiet life for a football icon, in contrast to that of his great rival Cristiano Ronaldo, and that might be because he married his childhood sweetheart. Messi regularly visited Roccuzzo from a young age.  They got married in 2017, but he has known his wife since childhood.