Top Basketball Influencers on Instagram in UK (2026)

Discover the top Basketball influencers on Instagram in UK for 2026 and meet the British basketball Instagrammers audiences trust most. Compare engagement, audience quality, and growth to find the right partners.

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Who Are the Top Basketball Influencers on Instagram in UK?

Explore the top Basketball influencers on Instagram in UK for November 2026. This ranking is updated monthly to keep the list current. Use it as a starting point to discover British Instagrammers in the Basketball niche. To explore detailed creator analytics and find more accounts, .

  1. 1. Brian Quinn

    @bqquinnInstagramUnited Kingdom

    Impractical Joker by trade.

    Mentions
    @lakers@lakers@nba@nba@dcofficial@dcofficial+2@sideshow, @therealmurr
    Followers1.7M
    Engagement rate1.1%
    Average likes15.6K
    Audience quality score88/100Very high
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.2%
    201720182020202120232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States58.6%
    France6.9%
    United Kingdom6.9%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner20.3%
    Cat Owner15.3%
    Mommy12.7%
  2. 2. Fernando Llorente

    @llorente_ferInstagramUnited Kingdom, England, London, Haringey

    Facebook: Fernando Llorente (oficial) Twitter: @llorentefer19

    Hashtags#wlpt#ea7#gamechanger#madrid
    Mentions
    @emporioarmani@emporioarmani@davidlloydlafinca@davidlloydlafinca@geaworldofficial@geaworldofficial+1@karanka
    Followers1M
    Engagement rate0.1%
    Average likes277
    Audience quality score38/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.2%
    201720182020202120232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Italy21.5%
    Brazil21.5%
    Spain13.9%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music10.5%
    Fashion9.2%
    Dog Owner9.2%
  3. 3. NAKITA JOHNSON

    @kitagirl921InstagramUnited Kingdom, England, London, Westminster

    📍- London, U.K 🎥 - Creator 📚 - @dundasmanagement 📩 -

    Hashtags#thingstodoinrio#yearrecap#newyear#memories
    Mentions
    @asos@asos
    Followers1M
    Engagement rate0.9%
    Average likes5.1K
    Audience quality score38/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.1%
    201720192021202220242026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States21.0%
    United Kingdom8.6%
    Brazil4.9%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion13.0%
    Music12.3%
    Entrepreneur8.7%
  4. 4. Hamid Ebrahimnia

    @hamidebrahimniaInstagramUnited Kingdom

    Vısual Effects Artist • 3D Desïgner

    Hashtags#ai#labubu#unexpected#reels
    Mentions
    @durangoresort@durangoresort
    Followers473K
    Engagement rate1.6%
    Average likes5.7K
    Audience quality score56/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+2.1%
    202020212022202320242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Turkey30.1%
    United States19.3%
    United Kingdom18.1%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion15.2%
    Photography15.2%
    Dog Owner11.4%
  5. 5. Esquire UK

    @ukesquireInstagramUnited Kingdom, England, London, Westminster

    Style and culture for men.

    Hashtags#cannesfilmfestival#tomcruise#tomhardy#theoffice
    Mentions
    @pascalispunk@pascalispunk
    Followers325K
    Engagement rate0.1%
    Average likes409
    Audience quality score57/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.0.0%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United Kingdom15.6%
    United States13.5%
    Italy9.4%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion22.0%
    Photography14.2%
    Dog Owner11.7%
  6. 6. Lyric Swann

    @curlylyric22InstagramUnited Kingdom

    follow my art account! @art_lyrically tiktok 800k+ bball hghlts on YT | Pro hooper 🇬🇧 business contact: @pat_curranmedia e4benji 🤍

    Followers311K
    Engagement rate0.7%
    Average likes3.1K
    Audience quality score80/100High
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.3%
    2023202420252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United Kingdom23.5%
    United States20.0%
    India17.7%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion15.4%
    Dog Owner13.9%
    Music13.9%
  7. 7. Shaun Stafford

    @shaunstaffordInstagramUnited Kingdom, England, London, Westminster

    FAMILY | FITNESS | BUSINESS 2x Fitness World Champ Founder & MD > @cityathletic UK & Europe GM > @ghostlifestyle Ambassador > @menofmanual Links >

    Hashtags#chillandplay#maldives#niyamamaldives#professionalphotographer
    Mentions
    @sophiestafford@sophiestafford@niyamamaldives@niyamamaldives@nbaeurope@nbaeurope+1@ghostenergy
    Followers228K
    Engagement rate0.1%
    Average likes127
    Audience quality score69/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.2%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United Kingdom17.2%
    United States11.5%
    Brazil9.2%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fitness53.5%
    Trainer16.7%
    Nutrition11.6%
  8. 8. Dr. Izzar Anwari

    @izzarInstagramUnited Kingdom

    MB BCh BAO(Ireland), MPH(UKM) Health | Lifestyle | Comedy | Basketball #drizzarshares #mrimissesu

    Mentions
    @umminazeera@umminazeera@akuamysearch@akuamysearch
    Followers216K
    Engagement rate0.3%
    Average likes521
    Audience quality score71/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+2.0%
    201820192021202220242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Malaysia68.3%
    United States9.8%
    Indonesia4.9%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Mommy32.4%
    Food13.7%
    Entrepreneur9.8%
  9. 9. Silas Rydz Bogyere

    @rydzboxerInstagramUnited Kingdom, England

    - BSIA Awards Winner🏆 - Boxer 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🥊 @archesboxingclub @kocombatacademy - Boxing Coach - @rydzboxing 🥊 Follow me on my journey 💪🏾

    Hashtags#boxing#boxeo#boxinglife#boxingtraining
    Followers146K
    Engagement rate0.1%
    Average likes141
    Audience quality score55/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.

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    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States26.9%
    United Kingdom19.2%
    India18.0%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music16.0%
    Fitness13.3%
    Dog Owner12.0%
  10. 10. Leoma Harper | Interior Design & Styling

    @styletheclutterInstagramUnited Kingdom, England, London, Richmond upon Thames

    • Transforming spaces & documenting our Victorian home journey. • Location house •Client work @interiorsbyleomaharper ✉️

    Hashtags#kitchendesign#whitekitchen#kitchextension#homeinspo
    Mentions
    @littlegreenepaintcompany@littlegreenepaintcompany@farrowandball@farrowandball@fusionmineralpaint@fusionmineralpaint+2@paintandpaperlibrary, @castleryuk
    Followers141K
    Engagement rate0.05%
    Average likes974
    Audience quality score45/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.6%
    201820192021202220242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United Kingdom51.0%
    United States20.2%
    Ireland9.6%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Home Decor33.4%
    Mommy25.0%
    Fashion15.4%

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How We Rank the Top Basketball Influencers on Instagram in UK

Every creator on this list is ranked by follower count, from the most followed down. The same criteria apply to every niche, network, and location, so a spot on the list always reflects a creator’s current reach.

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Who are the top basketball influencers on Instagram in UK in 2026?

As of November 2026, the most followed of the top basketball influencers on Instagram in UK is Brian Quinn with 1.7M followers, followed by Fernando Llorente and NAKITA JOHNSON. This ranking lists 352 creators ordered by follower count, and each card shows the creator's engagement rate, average likes and audience quality.

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Start with this ranking of 352 creators and compare their engagement rate and audience quality, not just their follower count. Then create a free Heepsy account to filter creators by location, niche, follower range, engagement and audience demographics, and save the best matches to a list.

How are the top basketball influencers on Instagram in UK ranked?

Creators are ranked by follower count, from the most followed down, among the public profiles that match this ranking's filters. Heepsy refreshes the ranking every month with the latest public data, and this version was updated in November 2026. Each card shows an audience quality score, so you can spot accounts with suspicious followers.

What is a good engagement rate for basketball influencers on Instagram in UK?

The creators in this ranking have an average engagement rate of 0.5%. Engagement usually drops as follower count grows, so smaller creators often show higher rates than the accounts at the top of the list. Heepsy calculates engagement rate as the average likes and comments on recent posts divided by follower count, excluding suspicious activity.

How much do basketball influencers on Instagram in UK charge per post?

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