Euro 2024: Top 5 Players Who Have Gained More Instagram Followers, Arda Guler Beats Ronaldo

• Portugal and Al-Nassr star, Cristiano Ronaldo, is the most popular sportsperson on Instagram, and his following keeps growing
• Recent data 7 shows Turkey's Arda Guler has gained more Instagram followers than any footballer at the 2024 Euros
• The Real Madrid youngster is the only player who gained over a million followers between June 13 and June 27

The group stage of the 2024 European Championship was exciting, with many incredible moments.

Georgia, Austria, and Romania were the highlight of the first round, but their credentials will be tested when the Round of 16 starts.

Arda Guler and Jamal Musiala have stolen the limelight away from big names such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe, who are yet to hit the ground running.

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Ronaldo is still the undisputed Instagram giant. The Portugal and Al-Nassr star, despite being 39, is still the most popular sports star in the world.

He has yet to register at Euro 2024, but is still making waves on social media. Some young stars are gaining popularity on Instagram thanks to their performances in the group stage.

Apuestas Deportivas have released data compiled between June 13 and June 27 - a period during which the first-round matches were played—showing players who gained more Instagram followers. Here are the top 5.

Instagram growth Euro 2024

5. Lamine Yamal - Spain

The Spanish winger is balling at the Euros. It is hard to fathom that the Barcelona youngster is only 16. In the first group game against Croatia, he tormented defenders all game as Spain won 3-0. Yamal has gained 653,928 followers.

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4. Kylian Mbappe - France

The Frenchman is arguably the best player in the world and recently scored his first-ever goal at the Euros. He injured his nose in the first game, and it seems that the new Real Madrid star is still settling down in Germany.

Mbappe's following sits at 119 million, and has gained 706,332 fans. When he puts on the Real Madrid jersey for the first time, he will gain more.

3. Jude Bellingham - England

The England star scored in the opening game but has been quiet ever since. he had a successful first season with Real Madrid and could end the 2023/24 season with two European titles. Bellingham has gained 725,529 followers. The young England midfielder's following currently stands at 33.7 million.

2. Cristiano Ronaldo - Portugal

The veteran has more followers on Instagram than any other person in the world. It currently sits at 632 million, and it keeps growing. The Real Madrid legend has gained 996,661 followers during the period mentioned above.

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In Portugal's first three matches, Ronaldo has not scored but provided an assist for Bruno Fernandes' goal against Turkey. The Al-Nassr star won Euro 2016 and is looking to win his second continental crown.

1. Arda Guler - Trukey

The Turkish wonderkid announced his arrival at Euro 2024 with a thunderbolt against Georgia in their first group match. With that goal, he became the first teenager to score at the tournament since Cristiano Ronaldo in 2004, per Opta.

The "Turkish Messi" already has a huge Instagram following. The 19-year-old has 10 million followers on the platform. New data shows he gained 1,093,669 between June 13 and 27. Can the Real Madrid youngster lead Turkey against a dangerous Austrian side in the Round of 16? Here are the top 10.

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Euro 2024 Round of 16 predictions

Sports Brief earlier predicted every Euro 2024 Round of 16 matches that kick off on Saturday, June 29.

France should overcome an unconvincing Belgian side, while Austria's well-oiled machine should beat Turkey.