Will Josh Allen Be TIME’s Athlete of the Year 2025?
Will Josh Allen Be TIME’s Athlete of the Year 2025?
TIME Magazine annually selects a talented sports star as its Athlete of the Year to celebrate their achievements, influence, and cultural impact.
Many of the biggest athletes in the world have been proud recipients, such as LeBron James, Simone Biles, Aaron Judge, Lionel Messi, and, most recently, Caitlin Clark.
As many big-name sports stars are in the running, many believe it might be Josh Allen’s year to receive the honor.
Continue reading to learn if Josh Allen is likely to be TIME’s Athlete of the Year 2025.
LEADERBOARD
Time Magazine. Athlete of the Year. 2025. Winner
| # | Bet Options | Chance to Win | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Implied Projected Winner Josh Allen | 26.34% | ||
| Implied Projected Winner Max Verstappen | 23.03% | ||
| Implied Projected Winner Juan Soto | 22.93% |
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Josh Allen is Likely to Receive the Title
BEO betting odds predict Josh Allen is the frontrunner for TIME Magazine’s Athlete of the Year.
If you’re an NFL fan, you’ll know Allen excelled on the field during the 2024 season, finishing with 41 touchdowns and a total of 4,269 yards. Thanks to his exceptional performance, he received the NFL’s Most Valuable Player Award with 54% of the vote.
As a result, the 28-year-old quarterback signed a £330 million contract extension to remain with the Buffalo Bills for another six years, and he was given the largest guarantee in NFL history with $250 million.
In addition to being an NFL superstar, Josh Allen is a philanthropist at heart, regularly supporting charitable ventures in Buffalo.
For instance, he’s a spokesperson for John R. Oishei’s Children’s Hospital, and regularly visits patients, makes guest appearances, and appears in its fundraising commercials.
He regularly donates money to the hospital, gifting it $200 each time he makes a touchdown.
His philanthropic efforts even inspired fans to donate $17 each to the hospital following his grandmother’s death, as his jersey number is 17, and their generosity raised $1 million in donations.
Also, he often supports various foundations, such as the Leukaemia & Lymphoma Society and the Jessie Rees Foundation.
Thanks to his exceptional performance on the field and philanthropic efforts, he could be an easy choice for TIME’s Athlete of the Year 2025.
Max Verstappen is a Close Contender
Max Verstappen is firmly in the running to secure TIME’s Athlete of the Year 2025. Many F1 drivers have struggled to keep up with the 27-year-old on the track, as he’s won four consecutive World Drivers’ Championship titles from 2021 to 2024.
Also, he’s won 64 Grand Prix events within 11 seasons and set various F1 records, including the most podium finishes in a season with 21, the most wins in a season with 19, and the most consecutive wins with 10, to name a few.
Thanks to Verstappen’s achievements, he earned a place on TIME’s 100 Most Influential People list in 2024, strengthening his position for Athlete of the Year 2025.
Juan Soto is a Strong Outsider
Another fantastic year in the MLB could result in Juan Soto being named TIME’s Athlete of the Year.
The four-time All-Star is arguably one of the best hitters in baseball, resulting in him signing the largest contract in sports history at $765 million, and he’ll play for the New York Mets for 15 years.
Since then, he’s proven he’s worth every penny, hitting a home run for the team in March 2025 and helping the Mets secure a 3-1 victory.
As a phenomenal baseball player, he may have a good chance of being named Athlete of the Year.
