150 Days After Football Retirement, Tom Brady Continues to Stay Atop While Patrick Mahomes Lags Behind NBA Legends

The previous football season brought immense joy to Chiefs‘ fans, but it was not the same for the Buccaneers. With a heavy heart, the football GOAT, Tom Brady, announced his retirement, bidding farewell to the most successful career in NFL history. Since then, many changes have taken place, whether it’s the unexpected player transfers or strengthening the roster for Brady’s successor, Patrick Mahomes. The 2x MVP has not only managed to become the center of attention but also became a ruthless contender for the next season, overshadowing TB12. However, Brady’s absence is still felt, not only in the hearts of fans but also in terms of statistics.

A website called “GLIMPSE” tracks various topics across the internet and reveals the popularity of personalities through Google searches. Although Mahomes’ search numbers are noteworthy, he struggles to reach the pinnacle achieved by Brady and catch up with the likes of LeBron James.

Tom Brady still remains at the top

Recently, GLIMPSE teased the rankings of the past 30 days, showcasing several categories dominated by certain personalities. Surprisingly, soccer legend Lionel Messi claimed the top spot after his unexpected move to the US soccer club, Inter Miami, coupled with his World Cup victory. Messi accumulated around 12.63 million search volumes in the past month, almost 2 million more than the second-ranked Taylor Swift. However, Brady’s successor lags behind significantly these personalities, with only 156k searches in the last month.

While the past year witnessed Brady and Rodgers leading the sports industry in terms of searches, this year Mahomes is far behind both LeBron and Michael Jordan, barely clinging to the 132nd spot. Jordan ranks 22nd on the list, while LeBron holds the 39th spot, with search volumes of 1.5 million and 900k respectively.

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Not only does Mahomes fall behind the NBA legends, but he also fails to reach the peak where Brady stands as the most searched football personality.

The GOAT of football made the top spot in February

Brady remains not only the most searched football player but also claimed the highest monthly search in February this year. His retirement news after 23 years sent shockwaves through the sports industry and contributed to his top spot.

Apart from NFL athletes, former US President Donald Trump currently dominates several categories. He holds the title of the most searched celebrity, president, and presidential candidate. Furthermore, he remains the most searched person on Google of all time, with a staggering 153 million searches in November 2016 alone.

The two-time MVP has a lot of catching up to do, both in terms of trophies and fame. However, it is certain that this might take some time, as Brady continues to exert his dominance over the NFL even after his retirement.

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