Best Cyclocross Riders of All Time
Who are the greatest Cyclocross riders of all time? Explore the leading riders in Sport Ranking’s historical Cyclocross ranking, based on results from major international competitions across different eras.
Greatest Men’s Cyclocross Riders
Cyclocross Men
| # | Athlete | Country | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sven Nys | Belgium | 276 |
| 2 | Mathieu van der Poel | Netherlands | 171 |
| 3 | Wout van Aert | Belgium | 133 |
| 4 | Bart Wellens | Belgium | 103 |
| 5 | Lars van der Haar | Netherlands | 96 |
| 6 | Richard Groenendaal | Netherlands | 95 |
| 7 | Kevin Pauwels | Belgium | 94 |
| 8 | Eli Iserbyt | Belgium | 90 |
| 9 | Adrie van der Poel | Netherlands | 88 |
| 10 | Mario De Clercq | Belgium | 87 |
Greatest Women’s Cyclocross Riders
Cyclocross Women
| # | Athlete | Country | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marianne Vos | Netherlands | 154 |
| 2 | Sanne Cant | Belgium | 153 |
| 3 | Lucinda Brand | Netherlands | 146 |
| 4 | Daphny van den Brand | Netherlands | 137 |
| 5 | Hanka Kupfernagel | Germany | 130 |
| 6 | Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado | Netherlands | 84 |
| 7 | Katie Compton | United States | 80 |
| 8 | Fem van Empel | Netherlands | 72 |
| 9 | Annemarie Worst | Netherlands | 50 |
| 10 | Puck Pieterse | Netherlands | 42 |
How the All-Time Ranking Works
The historical ranking gives the greatest weight to the World Championship and overall World Cup standings, while the European Championship, Superprestige series and Cyclo-cross Trophy also contribute to the ranking.
Learn more about Cyclocross scoring →