Sports Desk – Who are the Most followed Sportspersons on Instagram? Here we have put together the top 5 of the most active athletes with the highest number of followers from all over the world. Naturally we see some of the world’s top footballers making the list but there are some surprises.
Cristiano Ronaldo
The most-followed individual is Portuguese star and five times Golden Ball winner @cristianowith with over 232 million followers. Ronaldo is very active on social media. ronaldo has been inspiring his fans with his workout photos and videos.
Lionel Messi
The Argentine footballer, six-time Golden Ball winner Lionel Messi, ranks second with 160 million followers on instagram.
Neymar da Silva Santos Jr.
Having huge fan following of 139 million people on Instagram, Paris Saint-Germain’s Neymar Jr comes at number 3 on most followed athlete in the world.
Virat Kohli
Team India captain Virat Kohli fourth most followed sportspersons on Instagram. Virat Kohli has 70 million followers on Instagram. Kohli has been inspiring his fans with his workout videos.
LeBron James
American basketball player and NBA superstar, Lebron James is first player to break into top 5 most followed athlete on Instagram who doesn’t belong to football. Lebron has 69 followers from all over the world.
