We all know how popular the Premier League is in terms of a global audience and the huge pull the competition’s star players have around the world.
Social media is a huge part of that, and a tool for professional sportsmen, and women, to grow their individual brand and become a bigger star on and off the pitch.
With that in mind, we’ve decided to look at which individual players are the stand-out attractions on social media.
Analyses the Instagram followings of every player in the Premier League, conducted by online casino comparison site KingCasinoBonus, has revealed the most influential player from each team.
The player with the most followers was selected from each Premier League team, and their follower engagement rates and potential earnings from sponsored posts were also analysed.
Let’s get into it.
5. Thiago Silva - Chelsea
Silva has 21,400,000 followers on Instagram and earns an estimated £58,999 per sponsored post. Photo: Stuart Franklin
6. Raphael Varane - Manchester United
Varane has 21,100,000 followers on Instagram and earns an estimated £58,122 per sponsored post. Photo: Catherine Ivill
7. Gabriel Jesus - Arsenal
Jesus has 21.1 million followers followers on Instagram and earns an estimated £56,946 per sponsored post. | Getty Images
8. Willian - Fulham
Willian has 10.6 million followers on Instagram and earns an estimated £29,018 per sponsored post. Photo: Richard Heathcote