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In the modern era, celebrities, including athletes, prefer social networking as a source to interact with their fans all around the world. From their busy schedules day-in and day-out, many football players leave some time for social networking and tweeting to their fans.
So, before you check out the list of top 10 Footballers followed on Twitter, here are some stats surrounding it:4 players in this list are from Spain and play for FC Barcelona.
Among the top 10 footballers followed on Twitter, only 2 players are from England as well as from the Premier League and play for the same club.The list includes 6 players who currently play in La Liga.
And eventually, 3 players from the top 5 are Brazilian.
(Note: The number of Twitter followers of these players was taken at the end of January 2013.)
10. Rio Ferdinand
Country: EnglandClub: Manchester United FCPosition: Defender (Centre-back)Twitter Followers: 3.8m
9. Carles Puyol
Country: SpainClub: FC BarcelonaPosition: Defender (Centre-back)Twitter Followers: 4.3m
8. Cesc Fabregas
Country: SpainClub: FC BarcelonaPosition: Midfielder (Centre-attacking)Twitter Followers: 4.7m
7. Gerard Pique
Country: SpainClub: FC BarcelonaPosition: Defender (Centre-back)Twitter Followers: 5.1m
6. Andres Iniesta
Country: SpainClub: FC BarcelonaPosition: MidfielderTwitter Followers: 5.2m
5. Ronaldinho
Country: BrazilClub: Clube Atletico MineiroPosition: MidfielderTwitter Followers: 5.3m
4. Wayne Rooney
Country: EnglandClub: Manchester United FCPosition: StrikerTwitter Followers: 5.7m
3. Neymar Jr.
Country: BrazilClub: Santos Futebol ClubePosition: Striker/WingerTwitter Followers: 5.9m
2. Ricardo Kaka
Country: BrazilClub: Real Madrid CFPosition: Midfielder (Centre-attacking)Twitter Followers: 14.2m
1. Cristiano Ronaldo
Country: PortugalClub: Real Madrid CFPosition: Striker/WingerTwitter Followers: 15.8m
Cristiano Ronaldo, currently playing for Real Madrid CF, is considered one of the best players in the world. The veteran striker is popular for his goal-scoring habits, mouth-watering skills and speed. The former Manchester United striker is currently considered one of the most dominant players in world football. Last year, Ronaldo completed the milestone of 15 million followers on Twitter and is heading towards 16 million followers already, currently at the 15.8 million mark.
