The Portuguese forward has some 593 million followers on his personal accounts, with the Argentine having 375 million followers in total.

Which player has the most fans in football?

The answer is Cristiano Ronaldo!

With more than 636 million followers Portuguese striker is on the first position, overcoming the 2nd place, where is Lionel Messi, with more than 200 million followers. The number of his followers is extraordinary, especially on Instagram: more than 388 million.

Is Messi better or Ronaldo?

Despite playing almost 150 appearances less than Ronaldo, Messi has claimed significantly more assists. The Argentine has provided 325 assists during his career, while Ronaldo has 229. Messi's play-making abilities have been unbeatable for years and his stats prove he is better than Ronaldo in this area.