Best International Athlete ESPY Award List of winners List of winners

| Year_ | Sportsperson | Nation_of_birth | Team | Competition_federation_or_league | Sport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Albert Pujols | Dominican Republic | St. Louis Cardinals | Major League Baseball | Baseball |
| 2007 | Roger Federer | Switzerland | Not applicable | ATP Tour | Tennis |
| 2008 | Lorena Ochoa | Mexico | Not applicable | LPGA Tour | Golf |
| 2009 | Usain Bolt | Jamaica | Not applicable | Not applicable | Athletics |
| 2012 | Lionel Messi | Argentina | FC Barcelona / Argentina | La Liga / FIFA / UEFA / AFA | Soccer |