Top Football Influencers on Instagram in China (2026)

Discover the top Football influencers on Instagram in China for 2026 and meet the Chinese soccer Instagrammers audiences trust most. Compare engagement, audience quality, and growth to find the right partners.

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Who Are the Top Football Influencers on Instagram in China?

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

  1. 1. Lukas Podolski

    @lukaspodolskiInstagramChina

    @gornikzabrzesa ⚽️🤍💙❤️ @mangal_doener 🥙 @icecreamunited 🍦@strassenkickerbase ⚽️ @strassenkicker 💯🤝 @gluecksgefuehle.festival 🍀

    Hashtags#mangalaaf#mangal#döner#lukas
    Mentions
    @huromeuropeofficial@huromeuropeofficial@torcida_gornik@torcida_gornik@gornikzabrzesa@gornikzabrzesa
    Followers5.8M
    Engagement rate0.09%
    Average likes8.1K
    Audience quality score39/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.1%
    201720182020202120232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Germany36.8%
    Turkey19.1%
    Brazil8.8%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fitness11.8%
    Dog Owner11.8%
    Music11.8%
  2. 2. Juan Fernando Quintero

    @juanferquinteropInstagramChina

    👑♾️🫶🏽 !! @quintero10.co !! @runico.medellin !! @cantacorazon_mde !!

    Hashtags#laselenosune#teamquest#adidasfootball
    Followers3.4M
    Engagement rate2.7%
    Average likes60.3K
    Audience quality score85/100High
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.3%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Colombia37.3%
    Argentina32.0%
    United States4.0%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Soccer17.5%
    Music13.6%
    Sports11.7%
  3. 3. Anderson Talisca

    @andersontaliscaInstagramChina, Guangdong, Guangzhou

    Isaías 43:13

    Hashtags#victory#roshnsaudileague#capitalderby
    Mentions
    @rezzende071@rezzende071
    Followers3M
    Engagement rate1.4%
    Average likes32.9K
    Audience quality score87/100Very high
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.8%
    201720182020202120232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Brazil31.2%
    Turkey10.4%
    Denmark7.8%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Travel11.1%
    Dog Owner9.5%
    Photography7.1%
  4. 4. Odion Jude Ighalo

    @ighalojudeInstagramChina, Shanghai

    No bio

    Hashtags#blessed#thankful#grateful
    Mentions
    @emadtq@emadtq@onpointclothingng@onpointclothingng
    Followers1.3M
    Engagement rate1.0%
    Average likes11.6K
    Audience quality score38/100Very low
    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.
    Nigeria39.4%
    United Kingdom9.1%
    France6.1%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Acting13.9%
    Music13.9%
    Fashion13.9%
  5. 5. Mara OLY

    @olympiamar1992InstagramChina

    Olympian Athlete 🇺🇸runner 🇨🇳Beijing 2008 🇬🇧London 2012 🇧🇷Río 2016 🇰🇷pyonchang 2018 🇯🇵Tokyo 2020 🇫🇷paris2024🏃🏽‍♂️800mts 🏃🏻marathon 🏈flag football

    Hashtags#dontjudgesportlife#tbt
    Followers801K
    Engagement rate<0.01%
    Average likes25
    Audience quality score47/100Low
    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 States30.0%
    India23.3%
    Peru13.3%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion18.6%
    Travel13.6%
    Triathlon11.9%
  6. 6. Maximiliano Gomez

    @maxi_gomez9InstagramChina, Guangxi, Nanning

    Nacido el 14 de agosto del 1996. En la cuidad de paysandú uruguay. Jugador de @defensorsp 💜

    Mentions
    @defensorsp@defensorsp
    Followers734K
    Engagement rate-
    Average likes-
    Audience quality score34/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-1.5%
    201820192021202220242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Spain46.0%
    Uruguay20.6%
    Brazil4.8%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Soccer20.0%
    Sports20.0%
    Dog Owner8.8%
  7. 7. Mr. T

    @officialipitythefoolInstagramChina

    Footballer, Wrestler, Soldier, Bouncer, Bodyguard & Actor. Professional Pitier Of Fools.

    Hashtags#blessed#sunday#memorialday#allgavesomesomegaveall
    Followers718K
    Engagement rate1.7%
    Average likes14.6K
    Audience quality score60/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.0.0%
    201920202022202320252026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States50.0%
    United Kingdom7.9%
    Nigeria7.9%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Dog Owner13.4%
    Music9.8%
    Acting7.1%
  8. 8. 武磊

    @wulei_wl7InstagramChina

    Official Instagram of Chinese football player🇨🇳🇨🇳 @rcdespanyol ⚽️⚽️ 没有完美的个人,只有完美的团队!个人只是一片薄叶,而团队可组成大树!

    Followers547K
    Engagement rate1.8%
    Average likes7.4K
    Audience quality score54/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.1%
    201920202021202320242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Spain37.5%
    China25.0%
    Malaysia6.3%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Sports21.4%
    Soccer14.3%
    Photography10.7%
  9. 9. GH9️⃣4️⃣

    @gustagolInstagramChina

    Football player 🇨🇳 Shanghai Port FC

    Hashtags#todahonraetodaglóriaéprajesus#deusnocomando#tksgod
    Mentions
    @shanghaiport@shanghaiport
    Followers439K
    Engagement rate0.4%
    Average likes1.7K
    Audience quality score42/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.5%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Brazil85.1%
    France4.3%
    Spain4.3%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fitness21.2%
    Soccer19.7%
    Sports13.6%
  10. 10. saeed | سعید | borazjan | 🇮🇷

    @saeed_f__77InstagramChina

    ⚽🏆★soccer player★🏆⚽ 🏋 Bodybuilding🏋 تبلیغات دایرکت💰🇮🇷 🇮🇷 برنامه نویسی کامپیوتر🇮🇷 ④★FC.PERSPOLIS★⑥

    Hashtags#عقاب#ایران#گرگ#رفیق
    Followers385K
    Engagement rate2.5%
    Average likes11.6K
    Audience quality score46/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.0.0%
    201720182020202120232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Iran100.0%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fitness19.2%
    Dog Owner11.5%
    Sports11.5%

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How We Rank the Top Football Influencers on Instagram in China

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 football influencers on Instagram in China in 2026?

As of November 2026, the most followed of the top football influencers on Instagram in China is Lukas Podolski with 5.8M followers, followed by Juan Fernando Quintero and Anderson Talisca. This ranking lists 236 creators ordered by follower count, and each card shows the creator's engagement rate, average likes and audience quality.

How do I find football influencers on Instagram in China for my brand?

Start with this ranking of 236 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 football influencers on Instagram in China 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 football influencers on Instagram in China?

The creators in this ranking have an average engagement rate of 1.3%. 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 football influencers on Instagram in China charge per post?

Rates depend mainly on follower count, engagement rate, content format and usage rights, so prices vary widely even within the same ranking. Heepsy shows a price estimate on each creator's full profile: click "Unlock full profile" and sign up for free to see pricing, audience demographics, authenticity and growth.

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