From Cristiano Ronaldo to Virat Kohli: Top sports personalities with most followers on Instagram

The most followed athlete and the most followed person on Instagram. Ronaldo is noted for his charismatic body, dedicated mentality, and natural ability to win. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner shares photos of his training, family life, and endorsed products. Ronalda currently has 501 million followers on Instagram.

Lionel Messi is the world's second most followed sportsman with 377 million followers on Instagram. The football star updates his fans on a daily basis with posts from his training, time with his family, and promotion of his own brand. 

Former Indian skipper Virat Kohli, one of the greatest cricketers of today's generation and with a global fan base  ranks third on the list with 224 million followers. Apart from being the best at what he does, Kohli also advertises his brand on social media and is considered as one of the best in the sport. 

The PSG No. 10 is fourth on the list of most-followed athletes, having inspired many with his flair, skills, and status as a great footballer. Since joining FC Barcelona, the Brazilian has amassed a big fan base, and he is well-known for his parties as well as his numerous personal Instagram posts. The Brazilian footballer has 183 million followers on Instagram.

Since his high school days, LeBron James has been tremendously popular, amassing 137 million Instagram followers among sportspeople/athletes. He is widely regarded as an all-time great basketball player, often compared to Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. The American professional basketball player is known as King James.