Top 10 most followed people on Instagram as Ronaldo hits 400m followers

Cristiano Ronaldo, renowned Manchester United striker, has become the world’s first individual to reach 400 million Instagram followers.

In addition, the 37-year-old was the first individual to surpass 200 million followers in January 2020.

Ronaldo’s earnings have more than doubled in just over two years.

His posts are mostly about family, football and the occasional promotion of his label, CR7.

The Portugal captain is second only to Instagram’s official handle that boats 469m followers as of Feb. 7.

Lionel Messi is the second most-followed footballer with 300m followers.

Instagram’s Top 10 most followed people:

1. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal international and Manchester United player — 400m followers).

2. Kylie Jenner (American model, businesswoman — 309m followers).

3. Lionel Messi (Argentina and PSG player — 306m followers).

4. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (actor — 295m followers).

5. Selena Gomez (American singer and actress — 295m followers).

6. Ariana Grande (American singer and actress — 294m followers).

7. Kim Kardashian (American model, businesswoman — 284m followers).

8. Beyonce Knowles (American singer — 237m followers).

9. Justin Bieber (American singer — 219m followers).

10. Khloe Kardashian (American model, businesswoman — 219m followers).