Ljungberg named top gay footie icon

Freddie Ljungberg has been named the 'Hottest Football Stud' for the second year in a row.

The Arsenal winger, who has also starred in as an underwear model for Calvin Klein, is thrilled to have topped the poll for gay magazine Attitude but insists that he is for women only.

"I am not gay," he said. "If I was I would just say I was and it wouldn't bother me. I know lots of gay people. As for fans, I take them where I can get them!"

The top ten in full:

1. Freddie Ljungberg
2. Joe Cole
3. Steven Gerrard
4. Cristian Ronaldo
5. Ashley Cole
6. David Bentley
7. David Beckham
8. Alan Smith
9. Cesc Fabregas
10. James McFadden