The list of the Top 5 Most Followed Male Sports Athletes is a staggering one and the amount of followers that each one of them have is truly mind blowing. These are some of the greatest athletes in their respective sports and a majority of the fans from around the world know them and especially the first 2 are way ahead of the others in this list.
So, let’s look at the Top 5 Most Followed Male Sports Athletes on Instagram and talk about each one of them
1) Cristiano Ronaldo – 607 Million
Cristiano Ronaldo is way ahead at number 1 for the most followed male Sports Athletes on Instagram. He has almost 120 Million more followers than the number 2 and he is one of the greatest footballers to ever live and almost everyone knows him and is a fan of him. The amount of followers that Cristiano Ronaldo has would be enough to form the 3rd biggest country in the world and it is almost double the population of the United States of America. He will very nearly reach the landmark of 600 Million Followers and he still has a few years of top quality football left in him. Cristiano Ronaldo Net worth currently stands around $500 million.
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2) Lionel Messi- 488 Million Followers
It seems as if Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are 1 and 2 everywhere but the order is reversed in a few of the other metrics. Lionel Messi is the number 2 and he is number 2 by over 200 Million Followers from the number 3 on this list so it shows how popular these 2 are. And Lionel Messi has 5 of the Top 10 Most liked photos in Instagram and 2 out of the Top 3. Lionel Messi won the World Cup last year and ever since then he has seen a steady rise of his followers and everyone in the world knows him and he also has a few years of top quality football left in him and he will become the second person in Instagram to cross 500 Million Followers soon. Lionel Messi net worth is estimated around $600 million.
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3) Virat Kohli – 259 Million Followers
The people around the world are shocked to see an Indian cricketer at the number 3 spot when it comes to the most followed Sports Athletes In Instagram but they do not know the level of popularity this man enjoys. Virat Kohli is the face of world cricket and people around the world know him and he still has 5-6 years of cricket left in him and he will reach 300 Million Instagram followers within a few months and his stock is at his peak now. Virat Kohli will be the most followed non footballer on Instagram and that is a big boost to the sport of cricket as well. Virat Kohli net worth is currently estimated around 1050 crores.
Profile: Virat Kohli Instagram
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4) Neymar Jr – 215 Million
At number 4 is yet another footballer and one who was seen in the same league as Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi for years to come but his stock went down in a hurry and although he is still very popular but the fact that Virat Kohli is 45 Million Followers ahead of him should worry hum because he is perceived to be much more popular than Virat Kohli. Neymar is also in his 30s and it does not look like he will go ahead than the number 4 slot as the Top 3 still have a lot of playing time left.
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5) LeBron James – 158 Million
LeBron James being at number 5 would come as a big surprise to all Americans as they think that he is the biggest athlete in the world but the reality is that very few know him outside of the USA and the ones who do are basketball fans . LeBron James is the best NBA player of this geberashd is among the Top 3 of all time and he is far and beyond the most followed NBA Star on Instagram. However the fact that Virat Kohli has nearly 100 Million Followers would be a proud moment for all Indians as their athletes are not considered equals by the American media.
Profile: Lebron James Instagram
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