Steve Rogers (Fictional, Marvel Comics) – The original and most famous Captain America, played by Chris Evans in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Chris Evans (Actor) – Because he portrayed Captain America so well, fans often refer to him by the nickname in real life.
Christian Pulisic (Soccer Player) – The American soccer star earned the nickname Captain America for his performances with the U.S. Men’s National Team.
Lance Armstrong (Cyclist, formerly) – At one point, some referred to him as Captain America for his dominance in cycling before his doping scandal.
Johnny Weir (Figure Skater) – During the 2010 Olympics, some media outlets dubbed him Captain America for his patriotic performances.
Bobby Moore (English Soccer Player, humorously) – Some non-Americans jokingly referred to him as Captain America due to his leadership, though he was English.
Clint Dempsey (Soccer) – Before Pulisic, Dempsey was often called Captain America for his leadership and impact on the U.S. Men’s National Team.
Landon Donovan (Soccer) – Another U.S. soccer legend, Donovan carried the Captain America title for his clutch performances, especially in the World Cup.
Tommy Smith (Soccer, MLS) – A former Colorado Rapids player sometimes referred to as Captain America for his contributions to U.S. soccer.
Ryan Callahan (Hockey) – Former New York Rangers and Tampa Bay Lightning forward, known for his leadership and grit, earning him the Captain America nickname in hockey circles.
Mike Eruzione (Hockey) – Captain of the 1980 U.S. Olympic “Miracle on Ice” team, making him an unofficial Captain America in hockey history.
Steve Cherundolo (Soccer) – A longtime U.S. Men’s National Team defender who was a captain figure in American soccer.
Brian McBride (Soccer) – Former USMNT striker and captain, known for his leadership on and off the field.
David Wright (Baseball) – The longtime New York Mets captain was sometimes called Captain America after his heroics in the World Baseball Classic.
T.J. Oshie (Hockey) – His clutch shootout performance for Team USA in the 2014 Winter Olympics earned him the Captain America nickname.