From Cristiano Ronaldo to Leon Goretzka- Soccer stars that bulked up in their careers

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In recent years, a number of top players have shown off their bulked up body transformations as they developed from lean youth players into their current physiques.
Let's have a look at few of these players.

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Robert Lewandowski

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Ballon d'Or runner up Lewandowski is arguably the most prolific striker in the world right now, having finished as the Bundesliga's top scorer in five of the last six seasons.

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Gareth Bale

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Bale has previously shown off increased muscle mass both on his arms and quads, with the winger looking like a completely different player when he returned to Spurs on loan last season

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Leon Goretzka

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The extent of Leon Goretzka's body transformation was laid bare as he posed with the Champions League trophy following Bayern's win over Paris Saint-Germain in 2020.

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Mohamed Salah

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Mo Salah has become a modern-day Egyptian God, with a body to match

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Cristiano Ronaldo

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Perhaps the first player who comes to mind when fans think of those with impressive muscular physiques, Cristiano Ronaldo's dedication to staying shape is well documented.His hard-working approach has helped the veteran forward to remain at the top of the sport for almost two decades.

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Adama Traore

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Since arriving in England with Aston Villa in 2015, Traore has always sported bulging biceps and looking as if he lives in the gym. In addition to his physical appearance, Traore is one of the Premier League's quickest players, making him near impossible for defenders to cope with.

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