Ronaldo or Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland or Muhammad Salah, these famous footballers are capturing all the attention and popularity in the world.
Football, the most streamed game, has always been introducing the world to famous athletes who didn’t only rule the ground but everyone’s hearts. These superstars remain front and center even beyond stadiums, making headlines with their chic lifestyles, whirlwind romances, and hot-bottom controversies. Where their social media presence has constantly been in sight there these famous football players seem to share their thoughts on siziling ongoing controversies, daily interests, fabulous dining moments, romances, and much more. Let’s have a look at these famous footballers who went viral just overnight for hot scandals, jolly comments, and raw talents.
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Top 10 Most Famous Footballers
Cristiano Ronaldo – Most Famous Footballers
Hope, you haven’t yet forgotten that thrilling headline Ronaldo recently made for breaking YouTube record with his record 30 million subscribers right within 48 hours of uploading his first video on his YouTube channel. This famous footballer has always been in the spotlight whether it is field ground or social media platforms. With over 600 million followers on Instagram, Ronaldo has become the cream of the crop on social media.
Yes, you heard right, 600 million followers but stop for what actually? Is it for his insane soccer skills or charming family moments that he shares every now and then? Let NewsZemi tell you, there is definitely, more to it: let’s not ignore those chiseled abs, training videos, and vacation videos that put millions of likes and comments daily on the tally. Even more shocking is what the player earns from just a random selfie post on Instagram: You cannot imagine, Ronaldo is being paid around 1.6 million dollars for one Instagram post. Just celeb life glitz and glams!
Lionel Messi – Most Famous Footballers
With over 460 million Instagram followers, La Pulga, Lionel Messi while having a reputation of being extremely humble, often seems to make people turning their heads outside the stadium and locker room. Although the famous footballer doesn’t appear to be pretty active on social media as compared to Ronaldo and other famous football players, his post regarding his on-ground victories, training sessions, and adorable family moments gets massive hype on social media. Who could forget the moment when Messi’s post with him holding World Cup trophy became the talk of the town with over 80 million likes on it. Just Amazing!
Neymar Jr. – Most Famous Footballers
With 200 million Instagram followers, this famous bad-boy footballer is known for being such a showman of Brazil on social media. But the question is how did he earn that name? Is that for his on-ground tricks and flicks? we guess not, let’s not forget Neymar’s notorious birthday parties that get rapid social media access everywhere and usually been bashed for partying with a guestlist completely packed with celebrity supermodels, musicians and players. Apart from Neymar’s bad partying habits, his relationship updates with some extra spicy love life often spark internet speculations and make burning headlines.
Kylian Mbappe – Most Famous Footballers
Is it even possible to talk about football and miss out Mbappe? Kylian Mbappe, the 25 years’ old young prodigy seems to have more hype on social media for his real Madrid drama than the World Cup glory he enlisted his name in while playing for France in 2018. With around 100 million Instagram followers, the famous footballer usually seems to share his on-ground achievements while not ignoring his off-ground interests in fast cars. Social media can’t get enough of the youngest French player, who would?
Mohamed Salah – Most Famous Footballers
With over 60 million followers, this Egyptian king, Mohammed Salah has always been held in high esteem and adored by his fans all credit goes to his public persona that’s all about his down-to-earth nature and devotion. Is he as perfect as pictured on social media till yet or there is something vicious yet to explode? Would this famous footballer shift his loyalties from Liverpool owing to its fluctuating fortune? Well, time will decide whether any Muhammed Salah is a hidden diva or not.
David Beckham – Most Famous Footballers
With over 89 million followers, David Beckham, the former famous footballer’s Instagram feed gives a vivid gesture of him not only being restricted to the football pitch. Rather, it appears to be a mix to showcase his former victories, in stadium performances, training, and chic after retirement lifestyle.
Paul Pogba – Most Famous Footballers
With everyone showcasing their raw talents and other passions on social media, Paul Pogba, a famous footballer is making waves on social media as a style icon fond of dancing. Player’s 60 million followers are not only witnessing his unique playing style on-ground but also up-to-mark attires and bold dance moves on TikTok as well.
Gareth Bale – Most Famous Footballers
This full-time footballer and part-time golfer’s Instagram is all about his second love. While not playing football and hitting scores in the stadium, this famous football player seems to have fun with his golf ball in his Insta posts. With his over 50 million Instagram followers, this Welsh footballer knows very well about how to keep his fans connected whether it is for his dual passion or luxury vacations.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic – Most Famous Footballers
The Swedish former footballer, Zlatan, being a social media lion with above 60 million followers on Instagram seems to be a self-proclaimed “God”. This famous footballer’s social media page is all about motivational speeches, his business ventures, training reels and lifestyle vibes. The footballer’s confidence is something that makes him more prowess. I bet, you can’t find anyone else other than Zalatan saying about himself, “I can’t help but laugh at how perfect I am”. Hey, don’t get surprised, it is nothing much just some Zlatan moments.
Erling Haaland – Most Famous Footballers
The Norwegian pride, Erling Haaland, with 39 million Instagram followers is not just breaking records on the pitch but also on social media with his solo passion for the football. Erling’s one niche Insta profile and quiet lifestyle have been an enigma ever since the footballer is observed to post only football-relevant posts. However, the question is, could this quiet giant secretly be the next football dictator in the making? Well, the rise of his laser-focused career suggests that Haaland is ready to dominate both the pitch and the football politics.
