Instagram is now the fastest growing social network because it is mobile-first and it focuses on simplicity. It’s an amazing platform for professional athletes to expand their audience and engage their fans with awesome photos.
If you want to experience the glory regularly experienced by the world’s most popular athletes, then I highly recommend following some of them on your Instagram for daily inspiration.
As you can see below, the top 10 athletes on Instagram is dominated by soccer players from Europe and South America. Soccer (or Football, as it’s called across the pond) is by far the world’s most popular sports. Here are the top 10 athletes on Instagram based on their total number of followers.
1. Neymar
Followers: 22.2 million
Sport: Soccer
Country: Brazil
2. Cristiano Ronaldo
Followers: 19.1 million
Sport: Soccer
Country: Portugal
3. Leo Messi
Followers: 15.5 million
Sport: Soccer
Country: Argentina
4. The Rock
Followers: 14.7 million
Sport: Wrestling
Country: United States
5. James Rodriguez
Followers: 9.5 million
Sport: Soccer
Country: Colombia
6. David Luiz
Followers: 7.7 million
Sport: Soccer
Country: Brazil
7. Floyd Mayweather
Followers: 7.1 million
Sport: Boxing
Country: United States
8. David Beckham
Followers: 6.4 million
Sport: Soccer
Country: England
9. Gareth Bale
Followers: 6.1 million
Sport: Soccer
Country: Wales
10. Thiago Silva
Followers: 5.1 million
Sport: Soccer
Country: Brazil
What other popular athletes do you follow religiously on Instagram? Let us know in the comments at the bottom.
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