Top sports social media influencers

Few do social media better in their respective sports, and the entire sports world, than these 28 athletes.

David Beckham

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With his playing days in the review of soccer history, David Beckham has still managed to stay topical and trending in both pop culture and the soccer world. The English footballer has expanded his fame and, like a few athletes on this list, has become a brand—his men’s skincare line is one of the newer ventures. His influence and international popularity allow him to earn quite a decent chunk of change through social media, too. A Beckham endorsement on Instagram for your product will cost you nearly $360,000.