Footballers with most Instagram followers: Footballers have always been role models for their fans and with the modern world being invested in social media, they continue to inspire them through this channel of communication.
Its presence helps the fans get engaged with the know-how of their favourite players.
The social media account of footballers is not just a tool for fans to communicate but also is an inspirational way of learning new activities.
We look at the top 5 footballers who have the most Instagram followers as of 2021.
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ZLATAN Ibrahimovic – 47.8 M
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The Swedish and AC Milan striker is one of the most followed footballers on Instagram with 47.8 million followers.
Zlatan missed out the on-going Euro 2020 due to injury but keeps his support roaring for Sweden via his social media handle.
Family photos, Work-out activities and inspirational quotes are some of the content put up by Zlatan as he keeps inspiring his fellow fans.
DAVID BECKHAM – 66.8 M
Beckham was not only a fantastic player but enjoys keeping his fans close to him as he continues to inspire them.
NEYMAR – 152 M
Neymar keeps himself active on the social media handle when not playing the game as he is a very marketable person due to his brands and endorsements.
Currently, he represents his nation at the Copa America 2021 which takes place in Brazil; as he looks to take his side all the way.
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LIONEL MESSI – 219 M
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The Argentina lad is always around in this aspect as well. Lionel Messi has 219 followers on his Instagram account.
He currently is on national duties with Argentina in the Copa America 2021 in Brazil.
Messi records and achievements are one of a kind with the forward being one of the greatest players to have played the game.
Lionel is the top-scorer for club and country and is the only player to win six Ballon D’or trophies.
CRISTIANO RONALDO – 301 M
Undoubtedly, the Portuguese rules the roost. Doesn’t he?
Cristiano Ronaldo scripted history recently as he became the first player to reach 300 million followers on Instagram.
As of June 2021, it stands at 301 million; which just goes to show how the global icon keeps growing.
The Portuguese captain grabbed a brace in his side’s 3-0 win over Hungary in the first match.
Ronaldo will look to utilize his fan support and wishes as he steps onto the field to take on Germany tonight.
