In our series ranking the best commentators, co-commentators and studio analysts, we turn now to the best soccer presenters — the talent that host your favorite soccer programs or matches.
Both Kartik Krishnaiyer and I have watched thousands of soccer programs and matches in our lifetimes, so we’ve certainly seen our fair share of the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to soccer coverage. From the United States to the United Kingdom and overseas, we’ve compiled who we think are the best of the best.
Here are our top 10 lists of our favorite soccer presenters in the industry:
Kartik Krishnaiyer’s top 10 presenters:
10. Rob Stone (FOX Sports)
9. Adrian Healey (ESPN)
8. Terri Leigh (beIN SPORTS)
7. Kay Murray (beIN SPORTS)
6. Alexis Nunes (ESPN)
5. Arlo White (NBC Sports)
4. Ian Joy (FOX Sports)
3. Jeremy St. Louis (beIN SPORTS)
2. Rebecca Lowe (NBC Sports)
1. Dan Thomas (ESPN)
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Christopher Harris’s top 10 presenters:
10. John Dykes (Premier League Productions)
9. Dan Thomas (ESPN)
8. Mike Tirico (formerly ESPN)
7. David Jones (Sky Sports)
6. Terri Leigh (beIN SPORTS)
5. Steve Bower (NBC Sports)
4. James Richardson (BT Sport)
3. Ian Joy (FOX Sports)
2. Rebecca Lowe (NBC Sports)
1. Gary Lineker (BBC)
Who’s on your top 10 list of favorite soccer presenters on television? Let us know in the comments section below.
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