THE WORLD’S TOP 100 SPORTS ATHLETES ON INSTAGRAM IN 2025

The world’s top 100 sports athletes on Instagram in 2025 list. The latest ranking list of the world’s top 100 most famous and popular sports people, players, celebrities and influencers on Instagram with the most followers.

By Mau, a Senior Instagram Marketing Specialist at eDigital.

THE WORLD’S TOP 100 SPORTS ATHLETES ON INSTAGRAM IN 2025

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Each entry into this exclusive list includes:

  • Full name
  • Link to the Instagram account
  • Instagram followers count (as of January)
  • Main sport category
  • Gender (Female, male, lgbtqia+)

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  • You get an extra 100 profiles. Yes, that’s right! You get the world’s top 200 sports people with the most followers on Instagram.

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The top benefits of this premium list

This is the best list for global sports influencer outreach that focuses on Instagram’s top sports athletes. You will not find this list anywhere else.

Having a list of the most-followed 200 sports athletes on Instagram will help you optimise your Influencer marketing dollars while achieving great reach and engagement.

These top 100 Sports Athletes on Instagram are influencing consumer choices from what sports enthusiasts buy, where they go on holiday, what causes to donate to, what to wear, what companies to follow, what to eat and how to be healthy.

No doubt, they have the power to help you increase business sales.

Other top benefits of this premium list include:

  • Save thousands of hours figuring out who the top sports athletes are on Instagram.
  • Clean and tidy premium list organised by the number of followers.
  • You will be one click away from their Instagram profiles.
  • Use this list ( on Google Sheets) to manage your Influencer outreach campaign: add notes, add comments or assign tasks, etc.

Only this week: You will get an extra 100 profiles for free.

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You will get a complete list of the World’s top 200 sports athletes on Instagram, instead of just the top 100.

How to get this premium list

  1. Complete payment on PayPal.
  2. Then, click on the “Return to merchant” option.
  3. You will be redirected to our “Thank You” page, where you will find the link to the list.

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Conclusion

Some of these top 100 most popular sports athletes on Instagram have a large and dedicated fan base as fans often have a strong emotional connection with them.

Partnering with them can significantly increase your brand’s exposure as their followers are likely to pay attention to their endorsements and collaborations and they may be more inclined to make a purchase.

These sports stars are seen as role models and admired for their sports achievements and skills.

By selecting the right sports celebrity that aligns with your target audience, you can effectively reach and connect with your desired customer base.

When working with some of these top 100 sports athletes on Instagram, you should leverage their personal experiences, achievements, and values to tell a captivating narrative that resonates with your target audience.

Authenticity and relevance are vital for a successful collaboration with a sports athlete on Instagram.

You may want to consider the long-term impact of the partnership, as the association with one of the top 100 sports celebrities on Instagram can have lasting effects on your positive brand’s reputation and perception.

eDigital can help you conceptualise, plan, develop, run and optimise successful Instagram ad campaigns that generate leads and sales for your brand.

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THE WORLD’S TOP 100 SPORTS ATHLETES ON INSTAGRAM IN 2025

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