Traders give Erling Braut Haaland about a 63.0% chance. Alysa Liu follows at 19.0%, Lionel Messi follows at 8.0%, and Jalen Brunson follows at 4.9%. Compare prices from Kalshi and Polymarket. The largest cross-platform price difference is 2.1 percentage points.
Lionel Messi is a professional soccer player for Inter Miami CF in Major League Soccer. He previously played for FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, winning numerous domestic and international titles. Messi's move to Inter Miami in 2023 significantly boosted the club's profile and the popularity of soccer in the United States.
Market RulebooksOfficial settlement criteria and edge cases
Market Rulebook: #1 Searched Athlete on Google 2026?
Official settlement criteria, resolution sources, and edge cases across Kalshi and Polymarket.
Kalshi
Primary Rule
If Jalen Brunson is the #1 search on Google’s Year in Search 2026 Global - Athletes list in 2026, then the market resolves to Yes.
Edge Cases
If Google’s Year in Search 2026 Global - Athletes is not published during 2026, then all markets will resolve to NO.
This market resolves based on the individuals ranked in the "Google’s Year in Search 2026 Global - Athletes" section of Google’s official Year in Search 2026 – Global list. Google’s report includes multiple sections such as Searches, News, Passings, and People — only the "Google’s Year in Search 2026 Global - Athletes" section applies to this event.
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This market will resolve according to the individual ranked #1 in Google’s official Year in Search Global “Athletes” list for 2026.
The specified list is expected to be displayed on the Google Trends Year in Search hub, with location selected to Global. The navigation procedure as of market creation involves going to trends.withgoogle.com/year-in-search/ and clicking through Global → Sports → Athletes. The 2026 page is expected to appear using the same navigation once released (as the 2025 page currently shows the specified ranking). This market will resolve based on the specified list regardless of navigation procedure.
This market may resolve as soon as the specified list for 2026 is released. If Google does not release the specified list by March 31, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, this market will resolve to “Other.”
The resolution source for this market will be the specified list as published by Google.
Resolution Oracles
UMA Optimistic Oracle
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the #1 Searched Athlete determined?
The #1 Searched Athlete is determined by the highest search volume on Google. This data is collected and analyzed at the end of 2026.
What factors can influence an athlete's search volume?
Factors include performance in major sporting events, media coverage, and public interest. Injuries or controversies can also impact search trends.
When does trading close for this market?
Trading for this market closes on December 31, 2026. After this date, no further bets can be placed, and the outcome will be determined.
What does the #1 Searched Athlete on Google 2026 prediction market track?
The outcomes listed above show how traders are pricing this question. Compare outcome prices from Kalshi, Polymarket in one place. Each price reflects the market’s implied probability, not a guaranteed result.
What are the latest #1 Searched Athlete on Google 2026 odds?
The latest available prices are Erling Braut Haaland: 63.0¢ on Polymarket; Alysa Liu: 19.0¢ on Polymarket; Lionel Messi: 8.5¢ on Kalshi, 7.5¢ on Polymarket; Jalen Brunson: 5.0¢ on Kalshi, 4.8¢ on Polymarket. Prices are quoted in cents per $1 share. Check the venue for executable prices and available liquidity.