Top sports social media influencers

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

Wayne Rooney

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Ranked in the upper echelon of International Soccer Social Media Hierarchy, ex-Manchester United star Wayne Rooney is one of the most recognizable figures in the global sport—and his following has grown because of it. Since hanging up the international cleats back in 2018—ending an iconic resume with England—Rooney has continued to grow in popularity, even after his jump across The Pond to the MLS. He now has some 30 million-plus followers, and his influence is visible on a lot of platforms, including admirable efforts combatting child abuse.

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