Once again, Virat Kohli has made history by becoming the inaugural Indian to reach a remarkable milestone of 250 million followers on Instagram. Remarkably, he now stands as the fourth-most followed sports icon globally. Here, we present a compilation of images showcasing the world's most popular sports personalities on Instagram.
Kylian Mbappe, the talented striker representing France and PSG, joins the league of sports icons with a remarkable following of over 100 million on Instagram. Currently boasting 104 million followers, Mbappe secures his place as the seventh sports personality to achieve this milestone. (Source: Twitter)
LeBron James, the legendary basketball player associated with the LA Lakers, captivates a staggering audience of more than 153 million followers on his Instagram account, further solidifying his iconic status in the realm of basketball.
Neymar Jr, the Brazilian striker representing PSG, commands a massive following of over 208 million fans on Instagram, showcasing his immense popularity both on and off the football field.
Virat Kohli, the former captain of India and Royal Challengers Bangalore, has achieved a groundbreaking feat by amassing over 250 million followers on Instagram, making him the first Indian to do so. Kohli's team, RCB, unfortunately, did not qualify for the IPL 2023 Playoffs stage.
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, the former WWE wrestler turned Hollywood star, has an impressive following of 380 million on his Instagram account, solidifying his status as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
Lionel Messi, the renowned footballer from Argentina and a member of PSG, secures the second position among the world's most followed sports icons on Instagram, boasting an impressive fan base of 464 million followers.
Cristiano Ronaldo, the football superstar from Portugal representing Al-Nassr, holds the crown as the most-followed sportsperson on Instagram, with an astonishing count of over 585 million followers.