Top 25 Football Clubs by Social Media Followers in 2026

Football clubs worldwide attract massive followings on platforms like X, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. This ranking highlights the clubs with the largest combined social media audiences, offering insights into their global reach.

Only one club outside Europe appears on the list, while five of the top ten come from the English Premier League.

Social Media Followers of Leading Football Clubs (Ranked 16-25)

• Al-Nassr (Saudi Pro League): 66 million followers
• Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga): 60 million followers
• Al-Ahly (Egyptian Premier League): 54 million followers
• Galatasaray (Turkish Super Lig): 54 million followers
• AS Roma (Serie A): 43 million followers
• Inter Miami (MLS): 43 million followers
• Corinthians (Brazilian Serie A): 43 million followers
• Fenerbahce (Turkish Super Lig): 39 million followers
• Al-Hilal (Saudi Pro League): 36 million followers
• Persib Bandung (Indonesia Super League): 35 million followers

Clubs Ranked 15 to 6 by Social Media Presence

• Flamengo (Brazilian Serie A) - 71 million total followers X (Twitter): 13.9 million
• Instagram: 25 million
• Facebook: 13.6 million
• TikTok: 11.1 million

• X (Twitter): 8.4 million
• Instagram: 18.1 million
• Facebook: 29 million
• TikTok: 23.3 million

• X (Twitter): 4.2 million
• Instagram: 14.5 million
• Facebook: 36 million
• TikTok: 20.7 million

• X (Twitter): 6.8 million
• Instagram: 17.7 million
• Facebook: 24 million
• TikTok: 32.7 million

• X (Twitter): 9.4 million
• Instagram: 17 million
• Facebook: 37 million
• TikTok: 43.9 million

• X (Twitter): 21.5 million
• Instagram: 31.5 million
• Facebook: 48 million
• TikTok: 21.5 million

• X (Twitter): 25.4 million
• Instagram: 44.1 million
• Facebook: 58.5 million
• TikTok: 22.2 million

• X (Twitter): 14.4 million
• Instagram: 44.5 million
• Facebook: 71.3 million
• TikTok: 29.5 million

• X (Twitter): 14.3 million
• Instagram: 58.8 million
• Facebook: 46.4 million
• TikTok: 44.2 million

• X (Twitter): 30.5 million
• Instagram: 48.4 million
• Facebook: 59.1 million
• TikTok: 28.9 million

Notes on Some Top Clubs

Flamengo is the only non-European team in the top 15, boosted by a 7.8% increase in followers, largely from Instagram. Their recent Brazilian Serie A title win in 2025 ended a five-year drought, adding to their 40 Campeonato Carioca trophies.

AC Milan saw a surge in US interest, with fans increasing by 50%. The club gained over seven million new followers last year, helped by star Christian Pulisic.

Inter Milan was founded as a more inclusive alternative to AC Milan, allowing foreign players from the start. They grew under coach Helenio Herrera in the 1960s, winning multiple Serie A titles and European Cups. They are the only Serie A club never relegated.

Atletico Madrid has earned its following during Diego Simeone's leadership, which brought two league titles and two Champions League finals.

Tottenham Hotspur built a huge TikTok audience with creative, humorous content, making them the Premier League's most followed club on that platform. Son Heung-min's presence also helped grow their fanbase.

Arsenal returned to championship glory recently and gained followers despite some viral mishaps involving their manager Mikel Arteta.

Chelsea changed ownership in 2022, bringing new attention to the club’s social media, especially around owner Todd Boehly's controversial online actions.

Bayern Munich boasts thousands of fan clubs worldwide. Harry Kane's involvement endeared him to local fans during his first season.

Juventus owes much of its wide support to its neutral name and the Agnelli family’s backing through FIAT, which helped spread fans across Italy.

Liverpool maintains broad appeal partly due to Mohamed Salah’s global popularity, especially in Egypt. Salah was seen as a cultural icon beyond football.