World's most followed athletes on Twitter

In an age where social media triumphs over all sort of communication and advertising in the world, Twitter stands as one of the most powerful promotional tools. Sportskeeda brings you a list that showcases the athletes with the highest number of followers on Twitter. Is your favourite player in the list?

#1. Cristiano Ronaldo: 19, 752, 566 followers and counting.

#2. Kaka: 16,089,139 followers and counting.

#3. LeBron James: 9,142,183 followers and counting.

#4. Neymar Junior: 7,611,637 followers and counting.

#5. Shaquille O’Neal: 7,382,629 followers and counting.

#6. Ronaldinho Gaúcho: 6,681,943 followers and counting.

#7. Wayne Rooney: 6,703,776 followers and counting.

#8. Gerard Piqué: 6,329,336 followers and counting.

#9. Andrés Iniesta: 6,399,718 followers and counting.

#10. Cesc Fàbregas: 5,347,378 followers and counting.