Most followed Manchester United players on Twitter

Twitter attracts everyone even the global superstars from Manchester United. Quite a few of these footballers who are loved by Red Devils fans all over the world have amassed quite a fan following on the social networking site. While some of the United stars have followers in the high thousands others have amassed millions. Have a look at the most followed Manchester United players on Twitter to know who these guys are.

#1 Wayne Rooney

Twitter Handle: @WayneRooney

Followers: 9.58 Million

Even though the Englishman is a Scouser he is loved by United fans everywhere and is undoubtedly Manchester United’s blue eyed boy. Rooney has been wowing United fans since he made his groundbreaking debut back in 2004 when he was only 18 and has an astonishing 9.58 million followers on Twitter – more than any of his teammates. With more and more United loving youngster joining Twitter, Rooney’s follower count is sure to go up.

#2 Robin Van Persie

Twitter Handle: @PersieOfficial

Followers: 6.01 Million

It took no time for Manchester United fans to take to RVP who joined the Old Trafford outfit back 2012. The lethal striker hasn’t been very active of the social networking site but still has an enviable 6.01 million followers. You can expect that number to go much higher following his heroics in the World Cup.

#3 Javier \'Chicharito\' Hernandez

Twitter Handle: @CH14

Followers: 3.92 Million

The Mexican goal poacher is another fan favourite at Old Trafford and current has 3.92 million followers and counting. Hernandez updates his Twitter on a regular basis and although a lot of his tweets are in Spanish the pictures he posts with his fellow teammates are quite cool.

#4 Juan Mata

Twitter Handle: @juanmata8

Followers: 3.88 Million

Mata was an instant hit with Manchester United fans due to his superb skills and creative abilities. The Spaniard took no time to start scoring goals and providing assists and currently has 3.88 million followers on Twitter. Mata also enjoys a close relationship with the United fans and regularly writes on his blog about his day to day life.

#5 David De Gea

Twitter Handle: @D_DeGea

Followers: 3.75 Million

The young Spaniard, who was Manchester United’s best player last season by a mile, has followers to the tune of 3.75 Million. De Gea is another player whose tweets are mostly in Spanish but he usually posts the translations too. He enjoys a good rapport with fellow teammates Javier Hernandez and Juan Mata – who regularly click pictures together.

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