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Alisha Lehmann tops the most-followed female footballer in the world. Full list has been revealed.
Women's football has gained immense popularity in recent years, with talented athletes thrilling global audiences both on and off the pitch.
The role of social media cannot be overemphasized as well having played a significant role in amplifying the voices of female footballers, allowing fans to connect with their favourite stars on a personal level.
In this article, Pulse Sports reveals the top 10 most followed female footballers across various social media platforms, showcasing their influence and impact on the world of sports.
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Revealed: Top 10 Most Followed Female Footballers in the World (2024)
1. Alisha Lehmann — 27.4 million followers
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Age: 25 years old (as of 2024)
Nationality: Switzerland
Category: Most Followed Female Footballers/ Most Followed Female athletes
Team: Aston Villa
Instagram: 16.5M followers | X: 194.9K followers | Facebook: 448K followers | TikTok: 10.3M followers
Alisha Lehmann is a dynamic and talented forward who is renowned for her looks on the pitch.
Asides her footballing talent, Lehmann is widely considered as the sexiest female footballer of her generation.
The former West Ham star has often captivated fans with her stunning looks and beautiful curves.
As of 2024, she is the most influential, most followed female footballer in the world on Instagram.
She is also the most-followed Swiss sportsperson on the platform ahead of Tennis legend Roger Federer.
Alisha Lehmann is the most followed female footballer in the WSL. most followed European female footballers, and one of most followed female athletes in the world.
2. Alex Morgan — 20.4 million followers
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Age: 35 years old (as of 2024)
Nationality: U.S.A
Category: Most Followed Female Footballers/ Most Followed Female athletes/Richest Female Footballers
Team: San Diego Wave
Instagram: 10.1M followers | X: 3.7M followers | Facebook: 6.1M followers | TikTok: 500.4K followers
A key figure in the United States Women's National Team, Alex Morgan's popularity extends beyond the field.
Her advocacy for women's rights and equal pay has contributed to her widespread influence.
Morgan is widely regarded as one of the most prolific goalscorers in USWNT history having attained massive success with her national team.
As of 2024, she is the most-followed female footballer in America.
3. Alexia Putellas — 5.04 million followers
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Age: 30 years old (as of 2024)
Nationality: Spain
Category: Most Followed Female Footballers
Team: FC Barcelona
Instagram: 3.3M followers | X: 498.4K followers | Facebook: 479K followers | TikTok: 756.8K followers
Alexia Putellas is a highly accomplished midfielder for both FC Barcelona and the Spanish Women's National Team.
Known for her exceptional ball control, vision, and playmaking abilities, Putellas has been a driving force in Barcelona's success, contributing to multiple domestic and international triumphs, including the UEFA Women's Champions League.
Beyond her on-field prowess, Alexia Putellas is celebrated for her sportsmanship and dedication to promoting women's football, solidifying her status as one of the most influential figures in the sport, having already won the Ballon d’Or and FIFA The Best Award in 2021.
As of 2024, she is one of the most followed female footballers in the world.
4. Ana Maria Marković — 4.3 million followers
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Age: 25 years old (as of 2024)
Nationality: Croatia
Category: Most Followed Female Footballers
Team: Grasshopper Zurich
Instagram: 3.2M followers | X: 8.2K followers | Facebook: 34K followers | TikTok: 1.1M followers
Ana Maria Marković is a Croatian footballer who plays as a forward for Swiss Women's Super League club Grasshopper and the Croatia national team.
Markovic is widely regarded as the world’s most beautiful female footballer, having gained prominence for her dashing appearance on and off the field.
She is the second-most followed European female footballer on Instagram, behind Alisha Lehmann.
Markovic is also followed by several football stars including Brazilian football icon Neymar.
As of 2024, she is one of the most followed female footballers in the world.
5. Megan Rapinoe — 3.7 million followers
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Age: 39 years old (as of 2024)
Nationality: U.S.A
Category: Most Followed Female Footballers/Richest Female Footballers
Team: Retired
Instagram: 2.1M followers | X: 879.4K followers | Facebook: 724K followers | TikTok: None
Known for her fearless approach on and off the pitch, Megan Rapinoe is not just a football star but also a vocal advocate for social justice.
Her engaging personality has attracted a diverse fan base.
A former Ballon d’Or winner, Rapinoe is renowned for her philanthropy and activism on and off the field.
Having announced her retirement from professional football this year she still remains one of the most followed female footballers in the world.
6. Marta — 3.4 million followers
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Age: 38 years old (as of 2024)
Nationality: Brazil
Category: Most Followed Female Footballers/Richest Female Footballers
Team: Orlando Pride
Instagram: 2.8M followers | X: 6.4K followers | Facebook: 612K followers | TikTok: None
Often considered as the greatest female footballer of all time, Marta has managed to gain a massive following on social media due to her brilliance over the last decade.
The Brazilian forward's skill, charisma, and commitment to advancing women's football have made her a global icon.
She is the most-followed Brazilian female footballer in the world.
She has been named FIFA World Player of the Year six times, five of them being consecutive (from 2006 through 2010) and the latest award coming in 2018.
Marta holds the record for being Brazil's top goalscorer with 115 goals.
With 17 goals, Marta also holds the record for most goals scored in any World Cup, women’s or men's.
She was the first footballer of any gender to score at five different World Cups,a feat matched by Christine Sinclair in 2019 and Cristiano Ronaldo in 2022,and also the first footballer, female or male, to score at five consecutive Olympic Games.
7. Sydney Leroux — 3.4 million followers
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Age: 34 years old (as of 2024)
Nationality: U.S.A
Category: Most Followed Female Footballers
Team: Angel City
Instagram: 1.2M followers | X: 2M followers | Facebook: 247K followers | TikTok: 9.2K followers
A dual citizen of the United States and Canada, Leroux has represented both nations internationally, contributing to her status as a versatile and accomplished figure in women's football.
Still in her early 30s, Leroux is a veteran through and through and widely regarded as one of the hottest female footballers in the world.
8. Jordyn Huitema — 2.8 million followers
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Age: 23 years old (as of 2024)
Nationality: Canada
Category: Most Followed Female Footballers
Team: OL Reign
Instagram: 1.5M followers | X: 24.2K followers | Facebook: 21K followers | TikTok: 1.3M followers
Jordyn Huitema is a Canadian striker known for her exceptional goal-scoring prowess and dynamic playing style.
Huitema has been touted as the future of the Canadian national team and also regarded as one of the hottest female footballers in world football .
As of 2024, she is one of the most followed female footballers in the world.
9. Asisat Oshoala — 2.7 million followers
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Age: 30 years old (as of 2024)
Nationality: Nigeria
Category: Most Followed/Richest Nigerian Female Footballers
Team: Bay FC
Instagram: 1.3M followers | X: 460K followers | Facebook: 338K followers | TikTok: 679K followers
Asisat Oshoala is arguably the most influential Nigerian female footballer of her generation.
‘Agba Baller’ is a six-time winner of the African women’s player of the year award and has attained massive success at both club and international level.
Oshoala is the only female on this list and understandably so, as she has become the blueprint for young aspiring female footballers not just in Nigeria, but also in Africa.
Pulse Sports reported that Oshoala became the first Nigerian female athlete to reach the 1 million mark on Instagram, and she recently tied Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur, as the most followed African female athlete on Meta’s platform.
Oshoala is currently the most followed Nigerian athlete (both male and female) on TikTok.
10. Sam Kerr — 2.5 million followers
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Age: 31 years old (as of 2024)
Nationality: Australia
Category: Most Followed Female Footballers
Team: Chelsea
Instagram: 1.8M followers | X: 185.3K followers | Facebook: 501K followers | TikTok: None
Matildas captain Sam Kerr is a dynamic force on the football field, known for her exceptional goal-scoring ability and relentless work ethic.
Off the pitch, Kerr's infectious enthusiasm and charismatic personality have endeared her to fans worldwide, making her a prominent figure in the global football community.
As of 2024, she is the most followed Australian female footballer in the world.
METHODOLOGY
The Pulse Sports ranking of the world’s most followed footballers represents the combined total of followers across major social media platforms. The figures are derived through publicly available databases from Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok.
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