Do you know who are the most popular athletes on Instagram? Let’s check all the sports stars with the biggest number of followers in 2021.
To be a superstar in our times, you need not only be successful in your professional career but also have many followers on social media. This is what the truth looks like in 2021. So, we are going to list the most popular athletes on Instagram as of today.
Top-5 most popular athletes on Instagram
For this list, we have selected five athletes with the most followers on Instagram in 2021. Superstars from various kinds of sports have entered our top, so don’t hesitate to check out the biggest influencers both on social media and on the field!
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LeBron James
LeBron James is probably the most popular basketball player in the world so far. At least, his Instagram account enters the top-5 of the most followed pages among sports stars. Almost 86 million people watch first-hand news about James’s life and career achievements. The 36-years-old star is pretty active on Instagram, which has contributed to the growth of his account’s popularity.
Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli, a 32-years-old Indian cricketer and the current captain of the India national team, is fourth on Instagram among athletes. His public account has 120 million people following his posts about sport, charity, and personal life. He is also the only Indian celebrity to enter the top-10 as of now.
Neymar
Neymar Jr. is among the most popular athletes on Instagram. The Brazilian football player can boast 151 million fans following his posts. Neymar is pretty active on Instagram: the 29-years-old sportsman mostly publishes the most important moments from football matches along with advertising photos.
Leo Messi
With 210 million followers, Lionel Messi is the second most popular footballer on Instagram. However, the Barcelona star is not too active on social media; moreover, he makes posts mostly in Spanish. Considering these factors, Messi holds a very deserved second place on our list and 7th place overall. According to the latest online sportsbook news, Messi’s positions may drop as the player is rumored to leave Barcelona this summer.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo is GOAT on Instagram. The Portuguese superstar is not only the most popular football player on social media but also the most popular influencer overall. Ronaldo holds the record as the most followed person on Instagram with 290 million subscribers. The runner-up is Ariana Grande with only 230 million followers, so CR7 is expected to stay on top for a long time.
