The Social Athlete Bandwagon- Top 5 Athletes on Social Media

By Jessica Cruz

Based on athletes active on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook this is the top 5 athletes on social media

1. Cristiano Ronaldo 

With 25.1 million Twitter followers, 4.1 million Instagram followers and 76.4 million likes on his Facebook page, the Real Madrid forward has dominated the social media world. Ronaldo connects with his fans by answering their questions, thanking his fans for their support and promoting his brand such as his new mobile game, Cristiano Ronaldo Footy. 

2. Kaká

The Brazilian midfielder, has earned himself 18.4 million Twitter followers, 1.5 million Instagram followers and 26.7 million likes on his Facebook page. With photos of him practicing, Kaká gives his fans a chance to see his progress with the team without actually being there.

3. LeBron James

LeBron James has built himself a brand on social media. With 12.2 million twitter followers, 5.2 million Instagram followers and 17.2 million likes on his Facebook page, the Miami Heat superstar has made his way through social media to connect with his fans. Lately on social media, LeBron has been promoting his charity called LeBron James Family Foundation.

4. Neymar Júnior

FC Barcelona forward/winger currently has 10.1 million Twitter followers, 4.2 million Instagram followers and 18.7 million likes on his Facebook page and growing. Although his tweets and posts are mostly in Portuguese, Neymar shares photos and interacts with his fans though contests and updates on his playing condition.  

 5. Kobe Bryant

This NBA superstar has had 4.5 million followers since joining Twitter last year on January. Bryant has also 2.2 million Instagram followers and 18.4 million likes on his Facebook page. Kobe Bryant has been using social media to promote his latest product, BodyAmor SuperDrink. Online, He is known for sharing personal photos, being honest and sharing his thoughts on just about everything.