Paco Campos, (1916–1995); a footballer who played as a forward. With 127 goals, 120 of which were for Atlético Madrid, he is the highest scoring player from the Canary Islands in La Liga.

Nicolás García Hemme, born 20 June 1988 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, 2012 London Olympics, Taekwondo Silver Medalist in Men’s Welterweight category (−80 kg).

Alfredo Cabrera, (1881–1964); shortstop for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1913

Sergio Rodríguez, born in San Cristóbal de La Laguna in 1986, played point guard for the Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings, and New York Knicks.

David Silva, born in Arguineguín in 1986, plays association football for Real Sociedad, member of the 2010 FIFA World Cup champion Spain national football team

Juan Carlos Valerón, born in Arguineguín in 1975, played association football for Deportivo la Coruna and Las Palmas.

Pedro, born in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in 1987, plays association football for Lazio, member of the 2010 FIFA World Cup champion Spain national football team

Carla Suárez Navarro, born in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in 1988, professional tennis player

Paola Tirados, born in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in 1980, synchronized swimmer, who participated in the Olympic Games of 2000, 2004 and 2008. She won the silver medal in Beijing in 2008 in the team competition category.

Jesé, born in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in 1993, plays association football for Las Palmas.

Christo Bezuidenhout, born in Tenerife in 1970, played rugby union for Gloucester and South Africa.

Pedri, born in Tegueste in 2002, plays association football for Barcelona.