Top 10 Most Popular Football Clubs on Social Media in 2024

Football also known as soccer in some parts of the world, holds the largest fanbase in the world as compared to any other sports. It’s undeniably the most influential and popular sport in the world having an exceptional reach to every corner of the world with nearly 4 billion fanatics all across the globe.

In fact, The ‘Federation Internationale de Football Association’ (FIFA) — the global governing body of the Association of Football has claimed over 260 Million people play the sport regularly. One of the key factors that played a crucial role in augmenting the popularity of the sport is — football clubs 

Majorly football clubs from South America and European clubs retain a massive fanbase in their home country and abroad boasting a tremendous base of international aficionados. Meanwhile, the introduction of social media and wide access to the Internet has further extended these team’s supporters in every country of the world. 

Due to their enormous fanbase, these football clubs are successful in making hundreds of millions every season — with their ticket sales, Sponsorship, brand deals and various other means of income utilising their popularity. Thus, we are going to find out which are the top 10 most supported football clubs worldwide in 2024 based on their social media followers on four major platforms — Instagram, Facebook, X and Tiktok:

10. Arsenal 

Instagram: 30 million

Facebook: 44 million

Twitter/X: 22.5 million

TikTok: 7.9 million

Total: 104.4 million 

The Premier League side ‘Arsenal football club’ is the 10th most supported football team bragging over 104 million fans across the world. The Gunners have a rich history and legacy in English football, not only that they are one of the most successful and biggest clubs from the English capital. The Gunners, have a strong and passionate fanbase not only in the United Kingdom but across the planet. 

In every matchday, their home Emirates stadium — one of the largest stadiums by capacity is entirely sold out regardless of the competition the home team is playing in. Notably, many A-list celebrities and stars have also proclaimed themselves to be supporters of the North London club.  

9. Bayern Munich 

Instagram: 43 million

Facebook: 61 million

Twitter/X: 14.4 million

TikTok: 21 million

Total: 139.4 million 

The Bavarians are one of the most successful teams in the German football circuit, they have created an unprecedented legacy in Germany by winning uncountable accolades and silverware domestically and continentally, since its inception. Thus, it comes as no amazement, that they are one of the major sports teams in the world making substantial revenues and owning a fanbase of 139.4 million supporters across all the prominent social media platforms. 

Besides the online following, Bayern’s den the iconic Allianz Arena in Munich is always jam-packed with 75 thousand supporters attending every single match. They are the only German club to be on the list of the top ten most revenue-making football clubs across world. 

8. Liverpool 

Instagram: 45.9 million

Facebook: 49 million

Twitter/X: 24.6 million

TikTok: 21.6 million

Total: 141.1 million

Seemingly, the English Premier League is dominating the lists among the other top five European leagues. Liverpool is the eight most-supported football team in 2024, as they command a gigantic following of 141.1 million over the Internet. Along, with a tremendous passionate regional fanbase in the Merseyside area of England. Notably, their support base has grown in Asia and other continents in the past two decades. 

In terms of success, Liverpool stands alongside their arch-rivals Manchester United in the history of English football, with its Iconic stadium – Anfield as their base. And recently, they recorded a surge in growth of 13 million new followers roughly within just a year. 

7. Chelsea 

Instagram: 42 million 

Facebook: 56 million

Twitter/X: 26 million

TikTok: 17.4 million

Total: 141.4 million

Another team from London on the list is Chelsea football club, from the western part of the city which has — 141.4 million followers on social media. On Facebook and Instagram merged they account for nearly 100 million fans. Subsequently, placing them in seventh position on the list of top supported football teams in 2024. Despite 40 thousand seater home ground, which is lesser than those teams that have appeared on the lists thus far. 

Nonetheless, Chelsea’s global popularity is phenomenal as they edge past all the other London-based associations such as Tottenham Hotspurs, Arsenal, West Ham United and Crystal Palace to become the most supported outfit from the English capital.

6. Manchester City 

Instagram: 55 million

Facebook: 51 million

Twitter/X: 17.8 million

TikTok: 27.7 million

Total: 151.5 million 

The current English Premier Champions Manchester City’s popularity has risen significantly with much praise going to their on-pitch performances and success under Pep Guardiola. The Citizens have managed to capture the attention of football fans across the globe courtesy of their attractive brand of football and domestic domination. The Sky Blues have a star-studded squad and one of the most decorated managers in charge alongside – a large regional fanbase. 

Manchester City are also the second richest football team in the world with an annual gross income of 800 million euros during the 2022-23 season. And on the list of popularity, they rank sixth with 151.5 million fans. 

5. Juventus 

Instagram: 60 million

Facebook: 47 million

Twitter/X: 14.8 million

TikTok: 36.7 million

Total: 158.5 million 

Juventus football club from the city of Turin is the only Italian club to have secured its place in fifth position on this prestigious list of elite teams. In the recent decade, they have been the most successful Serie A team surpassing the likes of AC Milan and Inter Milan lifting successive Italian league titles and have had iconic players such as Alessandro Del Piero, Andrea Pirlo, Gianluigi Buffon and Cristiano Ronaldo help them to boost their popularity globally. 

On social media, the club maintain 158.5 million followers on all the major social media outlets. However, their popularity has slumped in recent times due to their subpar performances and missing out on Champions League football in the past few campaigns. 

4. Paris Saint Germain 

Instagram: 63 million

Facebook: 52 million

Twitter/X: 25.1 million

TikTok: 42.5 million

Total: 182.6 million

Paris Saint Germain popularly also known as ‘PSG’ is the only French team on this list of the most supported football clubs in 2024. The club is based in the French capital and is predominately the most successful and biggest team in France and Europe. In 2011, Qatar Sports Investments group took over the club ownership and entirely changed the club’s fortune with substantial financial backing, the Parisians never hesitated to break the banks to bring in some of the biggest footballing icons of the world. 

At one time, PSG had Neymar Jr, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe all together playing for the club – which has helped the Ligue 1 side build more fanbase in other parts of the world. 

3. Manchester United 

Instagram: 64 million

Facebook: 84 million

Twitter/X: 38.4 million

TikTok: 27.6 million

Total: 214 million 

Manchester United are the most popular and successful club in English football and top three, when it comes to popularity and generating revenue. They occupy third place here — with 214 million followers on social media and being the most-followed team in the United Kingdom, Asia and the African continent and it has recorded an increase of 10 million since 2023. The Red Devils have been the most popular football identity for the last two decades.

The club’s time under Sir Alex Ferguson era is widely recalled as the most iconic team in football ever, with elite-class players playing for the club such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs, David Beckham Eric Cantona…the list never ending. 

2. Barcelona 

Instagram: 133 million

Facebook: 115 million

Twitter/X: 49.3 million

TikTok: 42.1 million

Total: 339.4 million 

The second most supported football club in the world in 2024, is the Catalan giants FC Barcelona. The club’s home ground the iconic Camp Nou accommodates nearly 100 thousand attendance every single match — which is currently under renovation operation. In the previous two decades, the Blaugrana boasted the biggest footballing names, who have played for the club — Lionel Messi, Xavi, Andreas Iniesta, John Cryuff and Ronaldinho among the most celebrated ones. 

Barca have a glorious past and rich heritage and has been home to prominent star players are the reasons why they have become so popular among the fans with 339.4 million fans globally. 

1. Real Madrid 

Instagram: 170 million

Facebook: 125 million

Twitter/X: 87.8 million

TikTok: 51.9 million

Total: 434.7 million 

The Spanish giant, Real Madrid is the most successful and richest football entity on the planet. They boast a record for the most La Liga titles in history with 36th titles surpassing their arch-rivals Barcelona. And an unparalleled fifteen UEFA Champions League triumphs, the most by any club along with the highest number of FIFA Club World Cups. Moreover, Los Blancos generates a reported income of 831 million euros which makes them the richest football club in the world. 

The European champions have more than 430 million followers on social media and an enormous local fanbase recording 80 thousand fanatics per game in the newly inaugurated Santiago Bernabeu stadium. Consequently, they take the crown for being the most-supported football club in the world in 2024. 

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