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#4 David Beckham - 55 Million
Having retired from the game eight years earlier, David Beckham is still massively relevant, with 55 million fans currently following him on Facebook. Arguably the most marketable footballer of his generation, the Englishman is a proper superstar and a genius footballer.
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The attacking midfielder had prosperous spells with two of the biggest clubs in Europe during his peak years, turning out for Manchester United and Real Madrid between 1993-2007.
Such is his popularity that the name 'Beckham' is known by almost everyone on the planet, irrespective of their take towards football. Despite his unprecedented fame, the 46-year-old Englishman is extremely polite and friendly towards his fans.
#3 Neymar - 87 Million
Neymar's controversial decision to leave Barcelona for PSG in 2017 has gone on to completely restructure the beautiful game. Since then, the Brazilian's brand has expanded exponentially, with fans acknowledging his influence all across the globe.
With such a lasting on-field as well as off-field presence, Neymar has successfully accumulated a whopping 87 million fans on Facebook alone. The PSG No.10 exudes a very flamboyant personality that may be off-putting for some but is absolutely adored by his fans.
The flashy dribbler also has the numbers to back his extravagant skills, with 142 goals and assists in just 123 appearances for the Parisians. A certified star on and off the pitch indeed.
#2 Lionel Messi - 104 million
Lionel Messi was recently reunited with his former teammate Neymar following an unexpected free transfer from Barcelona to PSG. However, the Argentine is comfortably ahead of his friend in terms of social media influence, with 104 million fans on his official Facebook page.
Considered to be one of the best footballers ever to have laced a pair of boots, Lionel Messi is truly a generational talent. The 34-year-old has a gargantuan career tally of 673 goals and 301 assists in his 16-year-long club career.
La Pulga, as he is affectionately called, is the proud holder of numerous footballing records. Having won the Ballon d'Or a record six times, Lionel Messi is on track to add a seventh one to his name.
#1 Cristiano Ronaldo - 150 Million
Who else but Cristiano Ronaldo to top a list regarding the leading Facebook personalities? The Portuguese superstar is the most followed footballer on Facebook, with 150 million fans attached to his page at the time of writing.
In fact, he only trails Samsung on the said platform and is subsequently the most followed individual on Facebook. Furthermore, Ronaldo also boasts the most followers on all of Instagram, with a massive fanbase of 352 million there.
The legendary striker recently switched clubs, initiating a dramatic homecoming to Manchester United at the age of 36. Notably, he has experienced a fiery start to his second stint in England, with five goals already in six games for the club. With his footballing legacy and a dedicated fan base, Cristiano Ronaldo is easily one of the most influential personalities on the planet.
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