Cristiano Ronaldo & The Most 'Liked' Footballers On Facebook
It's been a landmark week for Cristiano Ronaldo. Fresh from celebrating his 100th cap for Portugal, the Real Madrid superstar hit 50 million 'Likes' on Facebook. You either love him or hate him, but there's no denying he's the most 'Liked' sportsman on the planet.
Ronaldo currently boasts 12 million more fans that his great rival on the field Lionel Messi. His staggering online following means that 5 per cent of everyone who uses Facebook is a fan of the Portuguese captain. We've compiled a top 10 list of the most popular football players on Facebook. See who else is trailing Ronaldo below.
A players Facebook profile is a huge marketing tool for the big brands. Of the top 10 footballers on Facebook, four are Nike endorsed while five are faces of the three stripes. Mesut Ozil, despite no longer being a Nike athlete, continues to use Nike imagery on his profile. As soon as a deal is struck with adidas, we expect this to change!
Let us know which player profiles you're a fan of on Facebook. Is there any catching Cristiano Ronaldo? Join the conversation online, on Twitter and on Facebook.
