The most followed footballers on Twitter

Ronaldinho (Brazil/Atletico Mineiro – 7.6 million) [@10Ronaldinho]

Ronaldinho may have left European shores, but it is quite impossible to keep a man of his talents away from the spotlight. His spell at Atletico Mineiro since joining last year has been nothing short of terrific with some magnificent goals and assists along the way.

The buck-toothed forward who always plays with a smile has endeared himself to fans all over the world, in particular those back home in Brazil, where he has a god-like following.

R[one] is not there every day with a quick tweet, but is always sharing photos and other great moments and like on the pitch, once he gets into a groove, there is no stopping him. Amongst the greatest players of his generation, Ronaldinho delights his fans and followers in the digital world as well.

He is the most followed South American athlete not named Neymar.