Top 10 Footballers followed on Twitter

In the modern era, celebrities, including athletes, prefer social networking as a source to interact with their fans all around the world. From their busy schedules day-in and day-out, many football players leave some time for social networking and tweeting to their fans.

So, before you check out the list of top 10 Footballers followed on Twitter, here are some stats surrounding it:
4 players in this list are from Spain and play for FC Barcelona.

Among the top 10 footballers followed on Twitter, only 2 players are from England as well as from the Premier League and play for the same club.
The list includes 6 players who currently play in La Liga.

And eventually, 3 players from the top 5 are Brazilian.

(Note: The number of Twitter followers of these players was taken at the end of January 2013.)

10. Rio Ferdinand

Country: England
Club: Manchester United FC
Position: Defender (Centre-back)
Twitter Followers: 3.8m

9. Carles Puyol

Country: Spain
Club: FC Barcelona
Position: Defender (Centre-back)
Twitter Followers: 4.3m

8. Cesc Fabregas

Country: Spain
Club: FC Barcelona
Position: Midfielder (Centre-attacking)
Twitter Followers: 4.7m

7. Gerard Pique

Country: Spain
Club: FC Barcelona
Position: Defender (Centre-back)
Twitter Followers: 5.1m

6. Andres Iniesta

Country: Spain
Club: FC Barcelona
Position: Midfielder
Twitter Followers: 5.2m

5. Ronaldinho

Country: Brazil
Club: Clube Atletico Mineiro
Position: Midfielder
Twitter Followers: 5.3m

4. Wayne Rooney

Country: England
Club: Manchester United FC
Position: Striker
Twitter Followers: 5.7m

3. Neymar Jr.

Country: Brazil
Club: Santos Futebol Clube
Position: Striker/Winger
Twitter Followers: 5.9m

2. Ricardo Kaka

Country: Brazil
Club: Real Madrid CF
Position: Midfielder (Centre-attacking)
Twitter Followers: 14.2m

1. Cristiano Ronaldo

Country: Portugal
Club: Real Madrid CF
Position: Striker/Winger
Twitter Followers: 15.8m

Cristiano Ronaldo, currently playing for Real Madrid CF, is considered one of the best players in the world. The veteran striker is popular for his goal-scoring habits, mouth-watering skills and speed. The former Manchester United striker is currently considered one of the most dominant players in world football. Last year, Ronaldo completed the milestone of 15 million followers on Twitter and is heading towards 16 million followers already, currently at the 15.8 million mark.