Pets provide more than just company; they often become unofficial team members. Athletes have long been known to be fiercely competitive, always looking for an edge. With a little motivation from their furry (or not furry) sidekicks, we watch these champions accomplish amazing feats.

Athletes

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J.J. McCarthy Pets

J.J. McCarthy is an American football quarterback for the University of Michigan Wolverines. He became the starting quarterback during the 2022 season, leading the team to a Big Ten Championship and securing a spot in the College Football Playoff.

Franco Colapinto Pets

Franco Colapinto is an Argentine racing driver known for his achievements in junior single-seater categories, particularly in the FIA Formula 3 Championship. Colapinto’s career began in karting before transitioning to single-seaters. In 2019, he won the Spanish Formula 4 Championship with multiple race victories.

Justin Jefferson Pets

Justin Jefferson is a professional football player who plays as a wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings in the NFL. Selected by the Vikings in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, Jefferson set the NFL record for most receiving yards by a rookie in his debut season, amassing over 1,400 yards. He has been named to multiple Pro Bowls and led the NFL in receiving yards during the 2021 season.

Kyler Murray Pets

Kyler Murray is an American professional football quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals of the NFL. He was selected first overall by the Cardinals in the 2019 NFL Draft. Murray won the Heisman Trophy in 2018 while playing for the University of Oklahoma.

Juan Cuadrado Pets

Juan Cuadrado is a Colombian professional footballer known for his contributions as a winger. He has played for several top clubs, including Fiorentina, Chelsea, Juventus, and Galatasaray. Cuadrado has won multiple Serie A titles with Juventus and the Premier League with Chelsea.

Saquon Barkley Pets

Saquon Barkley is a professional American football player who plays as a running back for the New York Giants in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Giants as the second overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. In his rookie season, Barkley led the NFL in scrimmage yards and was named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.

Mateo Kovačić Pets

Mateo Kovačić is a Croatian professional footballer known for his role as a midfielder. He has played for prominent clubs including Dinamo Zagreb, Inter Milan, Chelsea, and Manchester City. Kovačić has won multiple domestic and international titles, including the UEFA Champions League and domestic league titles with Chelsea and Manchester City.

Tomáš Souček Pets

Tomáš Souček is a Czech professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder. He is currently with West Ham United in the English Premier League and represents the Czech national team. Souček began his career with Slovan Liberec, moved to Viktoria Plzeň, and won the Czech First League title with the club.

Nastia Liukin Pets

Nastia Liukin is a retired American gymnast who won five medals, including gold in the all-around, at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. She is a six-time world champion and a multiple-time U.S. National Champion.

Toni Kroos Pets

Toni Kroos is a German footballer who has played as a central midfielder for Real Madrid and the German national team. He won five UEFA Champions League titles and three La Liga titles with Real Madrid, and he was a key part of Germany’s 2014 FIFA World Cup victory. Kroos began his career at Bayern Munich, where he won three Bundesliga titles and the 2013 UEFA Champions League.