What body fat percentage is Cristiano Ronaldo?

Cristiano Ronaldo is estimated to have around 7% body fat, based on medical exams conducted when he joined Juventus in 2018. This is well below the average for professional footballers (10-12%) and comparable to Olympic sprinters.

What was Ronnie Coleman body fat percentage?

Ronnie Coleman claimed 0.33% body fat on The Joe Rogan Experience, though medical professionals have disputed this as physiologically impossible. Experts estimate his competition body fat was likely around 3-4%, which is still extraordinarily low and within the range typical for elite bodybuilders on stage.

What body fat percentage is LeBron James?

LeBron James measured at 6.7% body fat during his 2003 NBA Draft Combine. Throughout his career, his body fat has been estimated between 6-10% depending on the phase of the season. His ability to maintain elite body composition into his late 30s and early 40s is considered remarkable in professional sports.

Do strongmen have high body fat?

Yes. Elite strongmen like Eddie Hall (around 20% body fat) and Hafthor Bjornsson (around 24%) carry significantly more body fat than athletes in other sports. This is intentional. Extra body mass provides leverage and stability for events like deadlifts and atlas stones. Eddie Hall deadlifted 500 kg (1,102 lbs) at a body fat well above the "fitness" range, proving that strength and low body fat are not the same thing.

What body fat percentage was Brad Pitt in Fight Club?

Brad Pitt was estimated to be around 5-6% body fat for his role in Fight Club (1999). He weighed approximately 155 lbs (70 kg) at 6 feet tall. His lean, defined physique became one of the most referenced body transformations in Hollywood history.

Famous Athletes Body Fat Percentage

How do the world's top athletes compare? 15 famous athletes across bodybuilding, NFL, soccer, basketball, boxing, sprinting, Hollywood, tennis, and strongman. Ordered from leanest to highest body fat.

Note: Most athlete body fat percentages are estimates based on media reports, team medical exams, or expert analysis. Where a measurement has been verified (via DEXA, combine data, or official medical exam), it is marked with a checkmark below. All others are widely cited estimates and should be treated as approximate.

Athlete Body Fat Percentage Comparison

Athlete	Sport	Body Fat	ACE Category
Ronnie Coleman	Bodybuilding	~3-4%	Essential Fat
DK Metcalf	NFL	~6-8%	Athletes
Chris Bumstead	Bodybuilding	~4-5%	Essential Fat
Arnold Schwarzenegger	Bodybuilding	~6-8%	Athletes
Brad Pitt	Hollywood	~5-6%	Athletes
Cristiano Ronaldo✓	Soccer	~7%	Athletes
LeBron James✓	Basketball	~6-7%	Athletes
Myles Garrett	NFL	~5-8%	Athletes
Mike Tyson	Boxing	~7-10%	Athletes
David Goggins	Endurance	~10%	Athletes
Usain Bolt	Sprinting	~8-13%	Athletes
Dwayne Johnson	Hollywood	~10-15%	Fitness
Serena Williams	Tennis	~20%	Athletes (Women)
Eddie Hall✓	Strongman	19.9%	Average
Hafthor Bjornsson	Strongman	~24%	Average

✓ = verified via official measurement (DEXA, combine, or medical exam)

The Athletes

Ronnie Coleman

~3-4%Bodybuilding

8x Mr. Olympia. Claimed 0.33% on Joe Rogan, but experts estimate 3-4% on stage. Essential fat makes 0% impossible.

DK Metcalf

~6-8%NFL

Reported 1.6% at 2019 NFL Combine (Bod Pod). Experts say likely 6-8% after accounting for measurement error of up to 5%.

Chris Bumstead

~4-5%Bodybuilding

5x Mr. Olympia Classic Physique. The most popular bodybuilder of the current era. Competition conditioning around 4-5%, off-season around 10-12%.

Arnold Schwarzenegger

~6-8%Bodybuilding

7x Mr. Olympia. Competition conditioning in the 1970s was around 6-8%, leaner than general population but less extreme than modern bodybuilders.

Brad Pitt

~5-6%Hollywood

Fight Club (1999). Weighed ~155 lbs (70 kg) at 6 feet. One of the most referenced Hollywood body transformations ever.

Cristiano Ronaldo✓

~7%Soccer

Juventus medical exam (2018). Well below the 10-12% average for elite footballers. Comparable to Olympic sprinters.

LeBron James✓

~6-7%Basketball

Measured at 6.7% at 2003 NBA Draft Combine. Maintained elite body composition into his late 30s and 40s.

Myles Garrett

~5-8%NFL

Cleveland Browns defensive end. Known for one of the most muscular physiques in the NFL at 272 lbs (123 kg).

Mike Tyson

~7-10%Boxing

Prime era (late 1980s). Heavyweight champion at 218-222 lbs. Exceptionally lean for a heavyweight boxer.

David Goggins

~10%Endurance

Former Navy SEAL, ultramarathon runner. Maintains lean physique year-round through extreme training volume.

Usain Bolt

~8-13%Sprinting

Fastest man ever. The wide estimate range reflects that sprinters carry more mass than distance runners for explosive power.

Dwayne Johnson

~10-15%Hollywood

The Rock. Body fat fluctuates between roles. Reported as low as 7.5% for some filming periods.

Serena Williams

~20%Tennis

23 Grand Slam titles. Athletic power and speed at a higher body fat than most male athletes. Falls in the ACE "Athletes" range for women (14-20%).

Eddie Hall✓

19.9%Strongman

DEXA-verified after 90-day carnivore diet. Deadlifted 500 kg (1,102 lbs) at much higher body fat. Strength does not require being lean.

Hafthor Bjornsson

~24%Strongman

"The Mountain" from Game of Thrones. Competed at ~450 lbs (205 kg). Later cut to ~340 lbs for boxing.

Key Takeaways

Lower body fat does not mean better athlete. Eddie Hall deadlifted 500 kg at ~25% body fat. Usain Bolt ran 9.58 seconds at ~10%. The "best" body fat depends entirely on the sport.
Women naturally carry more body fat. Serena Williams at ~20% is in the ACE "Athletes" range for women. The same percentage in a man would be "Average." Direct male-to-female comparisons are misleading.
Reported numbers are often wrong. DK Metcalf's 1.6% and Ronnie Coleman's 0.33% are both likely measurement errors. Always be skeptical of numbers below 3% for men or 10% for women.
Competition conditioning is temporary. Bodybuilders at 3-5% hold it for hours to days. Year-round, they are typically 8-15%. The extreme leanness seen on stage is not sustainable.

Where Do You Fall?

Curious how your body fat compares to these athletes? Use our free body fat percentage calculator to find your number, then check the body fat percentage chart to see which ACE category you fall into.

If you want to lower your body fat, see our evidence-based guide to lowering body fat percentage. And for a breakdown of what body fat percentage you need to see your abs, check our abs visibility guide.

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