Top 4 most followed sports personalities on Instagram

Athletes are storming globally in terms of fan following or brand deals or being on the list of richest celebrities. The craze of sportspersons is escalating briskly. Instagram has become a very regular social media platform and probably everyone uses it these days. Sportspersons have also successfully reigned such social media platforms with their devotees, followers, and fanatics. Let us take you on a ride to the top 4 most followed sports personalities on Instagram.

1. Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo is not only doing wonders in his football career but also being influential and prominent in the world of social media. With over 361 million followers on Instagram, CR7 is the most followed sports personality on Instagram. His work ethic, talent, and crazy fan following contributed in bits and pieces to take him in this position today. Interestingly he is also the most followed personality on Instagram. His position at the top of following on Instagram is not at all surprising as he is clearly sitting at the top of everywhere.

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2. Lionel Messi

With over 278 million followers on Instagram, Lionel Messi is occupying the second position in the list of most followed sports personalities on Instagram. The G.O.A.T of football is absolutely magnificent and brilliant in what he does, influential to billions has a very charismatic personality both on and off the ground. His devotees, fans, and followers love and respect him for these reasons and this responded with such a humongous fan following. Also, his recent transfer to PSG brought a legion of new fans. His move to PSG advantaged him to increase his Instagram following by nearly 40 million followers.

3. Virat Kohli

The captain of the Indian cricket team overtook Neymar and became the third most followed athlete on Instagram. Virat Kohli is arguably one of the best cricketers and is carrying his legacy to spread cricket globally. Virat is undoubtedly one of the most influential celebrities, especially in India and other countries that follow cricket. In the first week of September Virat Kohli reached the milestone of 150 million followers on Instagram. And by 30th October he is having more than 164 million followers on the social media platform.

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4. Neymar Jr.

Neymar Jr. comes up next on this list with over 164 million followers on Instagram. The Brazilian footballer rose into crazy fame from his teens. Also, his immense fan following escalated after he joined Barcelona and then moved forward to PSG. He improved his skills, became a better footballer, and also expanded his brand with the camaraderie of Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez.