Kolkata: If you are someone who enjoys watching sports and wants to remain up-to-date with what is happening globally, Instagram is the platform you would like to check out and be on top of what’s happening in your favorite athlete’s life. You name it and Instagram has it all.
Instagram has become a favourite amongst netizens. It won’t be wrong to say that social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook have brought the whole world closer especially during times of a pandemic. When it comes to athletes and celebrities Instagram plays a vital role to connect with their fans overseas.
The immense love of fans for sports and athletes has left many in awe. Fans go the distance to even get a glimpse of their favourite players. Athletes are no less than celebrities. They also have huge fan followers on their social media platforms too. Fans too, follow their favourite stars and enjoys their post on their handle. Whenever they share a glimpse of their personal and professional life or anything that instantly go viral on social media.
Let’s take a look at the top six most-followed athletes on Instagram:
Cristiano Ronaldo (308M): The Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward is often labelled as the best player in the whole world, especially is often even known as the “GOAT,” which means the Greatest Of All Times. The Portuguese soccer
star has been the most followed athlete on Instagram for quite a long while now with more than 308 million followers. He became the first person to hit the benchmark number. He posts content of him playing soccer, photos of himself posing with his family and promotional videos too. If you are someone who enjoys watching him playing you should follow him too.
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Lionel Messi (224M): With 224 million, Leo Messi is the second most-followed athlete on Instagram. This Argentine footballer is a record-breaker and as of writing, is set to become a free agent. It is also worth noting that he has amassed such a large following for his generosity and humility. Messi is the all-time top scorer for FC Barcelona by netting 455 goals in his 517 appearances. In International football, Messi stands on the 3rd spot in the table of active International goal scorers with 70 goals. Fans are always intrigued in seeing what makes the great athlete he is. He occasionally posts about his family, and others sponsorships videos.
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Neymar Jr (153 M): With 153 Million followers Paris Saint-Germain’s star forward Neymar Jr is the third-most followed athlete on Instagram. Neymar Da Silva Santos Junior who is popularly called as Neymar, plays as a forward and is again, known to be one of the best players in the world.
Virat Kohli (132 M): Virat Kohli is at fourth on our list with 132 million followers on the photo-sharing app. The Indian skipper enjoys a humungous fan following across all social media platforms. With this, Kohli became the first Indian celebrity to amass 100 million followers on Instagram. He is not just the first Indian star to make the record but also the first Asian to do so. The 32-year-old is the only Indian on the Forbes list of Highest-Paid Athletes and remains the nation’s most valuable celebrity brand with a brand value of $237.7 million.
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LeBron James (89 M): American basketball player and one of the most recognised sports professionals across the globe LeBron James is the fifth player on this list with 89 million followers on Instagram. Regarded as one of the greatest NBA player of all time. He is quite active on IG. He engage with his fans and try new things with his family, like making TikTok videos etc.
David Beckham (67 M): With 67 million followers on the photo-sharing app David Beckham is the sixth athlete on our list. An English football icon, the current president and co-owner of Inter Miami CF and Salford City, one of the most loved athlete of all time. By looking at his profile who would think that Beckham is at an age of 46 years. The former footballer who was part of the famous 1999 Champions League win by Manchester United against Bayern Munich, his goals with the Manchester United team will always be remembered by millions of his fans. He often shares glimpse of his personal life like pictures with family, pets and workout videos. On the other hand he also shares pictures and videos of advertising and marketing campaign for brands with his fans.
