Indian football fans are all set, as the football fever starts, thanks to the UEFA Champions League that has started and the Subroto Cup coming in Spetember for the under 17 national and international school teams. Just like cricket, football players also have fans going crazy, taking their followers count on social media to new records. Lets see the top 10 football players with the maximum followers.
1. Cristiano Ronaldo
Mr. Popularity!
No surprise there. This Real Madrid icon has 39.5 million followers on Instagram. Talk about fandom!
2. Neymar
Charisma, Charm and Athletic prowess!
This Barcelona star has 36.5 million fans waiting to get a sneak peek into his off-the-field life. Sigh!
3. Lionel Messi
The king of Instagram
This one comes as no surprise either, for the superstar is not only a youth icon but also an inspiration to thousands of aspiring players across the globe.
4. James Rodriguez
The Social Guru!
If looks could kill, most of Rodriguez’s followers on Instagram would’ve been dead by now. Just saying!
5. David Beckham
Can this man get any more good looking?
Whether it’s his Greek God looks or his invincible football skills, David Beckham is one player that we just can’t get enough of.
6. Gerard Pique
Tweets that matter
Women swoon all over his social media profiles, while men follow him with the hope of imbibing some of his panache.
7. David Villa
Such swagger!
This New York City FC gem has over 3 million followers on Instagram and a ‘behind the scenes’ life to die for.
8. Gareth Bale
The fan-favorite!
His touching tribute to departing goal keeper Ikar Casillas earned him a well deserved 11.4 million followers.
9. Wayne Rooney
Geek Alert!
With over 10.6 million followers on Twitter, Wayne Rooney sure has a way with his words. And his fans too, of course!
10. Rikardo Kaka
Swoon!
With a whooping 32.6 million followers on Facebook, Kaka is one of the most avidly followed footballers in the world.
Author Name: Shruti Kochhar
