Why Graham Zusi Is the Hunkiest World Cup Player
American wins the ABC News FIFA World Cup 2014 hunk bracket.
— -- Graham Zusi is the winner of ABC News' hunkiest World Cup player bracket.
The American midfielder beat out a slew of soccer studs, including Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and Colombia's Gerard Piqué, who happens to be dating Shakira.
We could just tell you why he won, but we'll let the photos help us out:
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Enough said.
Natural Beauty
His long, wavy brown locks look great -- even after 90-plus minutes on the pitch. Zusi told the Kansas City Star he doesn't use conditioner.
Proud Member of Team USA
As a World Cup novice, Zusi proudly wore the red, white and blue and gave us all something to cheer for.
He's Determined
Zusi slept on a veteran teammate's couch at the start of his professional career. He loves soccer that much.
Oh, and here's one more reason to swoon over the 5-foot-10 soccer hunk.
If you can't get enough of Zusi, check him out sometime at a Sporting Kansas City match.
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