Top Sports Influencers on Instagram in Netherlands (2026)

Discover the top Sports influencers on Instagram in Netherlands for 2026 and meet the Dutch athletic Instagrammers audiences trust most. Compare engagement, audience quality, and growth to find the right partners.

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Who Are the Top Sports Influencers on Instagram in Netherlands?

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

  1. 1. Max Verstappen

    @maxverstappen1InstagramNetherlands

    F1 World Champion @redbullracing | Keep Pushing the limits 🦁

    Hashtags#canadiangp#unleashthelion#f1#redbullracing
    Mentions
    @vladimirrys@vladimirrys@redbullracing@redbullracing
    Followers13M
    Engagement rate2.1%
    Average likes181K
    Audience quality score87/100Very high
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+1.8%
    201820192020202220232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Italy9.7%
    Netherlands9.7%
    Turkey9.7%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Automotive13.8%
    Photography10.6%
    Dog Owner8.1%
  2. 2. Matthijs de Ligt

    @mdeligt_InstagramNetherlands, Noord-Holland, Amsterdam

    No bio

    Hashtags#mufc#manutd#deligt#oldtrafford
    Mentions
    @manchesterunited@manchesterunited
    Followers6.5M
    Engagement rate9.0%
    Average likes543K
    Audience quality score38/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+1.3%
    201820192020202220232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Italy13.1%
    Spain9.8%
    United Kingdom8.2%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Photography14.8%
    Sports14.8%
    Fitness11.1%
  3. 3. Georginio (Gini) Wijnaldum

    @gwijnaldumInstagramNetherlands

    ⚽️ Football player 🇳🇱🦁 Over 90 caps for the Dutch National Team My music playlists 👇🏾

    Hashtags#saudifoundingday#أنت_قدهاevery#yougotthis#النصر_الاتفاق
    Mentions
    @ettifaq@ettifaq
    Followers5.5M
    Engagement rate0.2%
    Average likes13.8K
    Audience quality score45/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.4%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United Kingdom27.0%
    United States6.4%
    India4.8%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Sports20.0%
    Dog Owner10.8%
    Music7.7%
  4. 4. Justin Quincy Hubner

    @justinhubner5InstagramNetherlands

    •🇳🇱🇮🇩 MAMBA @hbnr.25

    Hashtags#gucci#gucciprefall24#gatsby#gatsbycode
    Mentions
    @gucci@gucci@timnasindonesia@timnasindonesia
    Followers3.9M
    Engagement rate13.6%
    Average likes525K
    Audience quality score56/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+1.0%
    2025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Slovenia49.5%
    Italy15.4%
    United States12.1%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion17.8%
    Music12.3%
    Travel12.3%
  5. 5. Wesley Sneijder

    @wesleysneijderInstagramNetherlands

    Former Football Player | UCL Winner in 2010 | Record International 🇳🇱 🍸 Owner of SWIQUE Low Gin 📧 Commercial opportunities:

    Hashtags#footballisland#voetbal#finale
    Followers3M
    Engagement rate0.2%
    Average likes8.6K
    Audience quality score61/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.0.0%
    201720192021202220242026
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Turkey40.7%
    Italy13.0%
    Netherlands7.4%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fitness16.2%
    Soccer13.5%
    Photography13.5%
  6. 6. David Neres Campos

    @davidneresInstagramNetherlands, Noord-Holland, Amsterdam

    ⚽️ @officialsscnapoli 👟@adidasfootball 📣 @aces.sport ✉️inquiries:

    Hashtags#napolicomo#serieaenilive#proudtobenapoli
    Followers2.6M
    Engagement rate5.9%
    Average likes145K
    Audience quality score43/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.7%
    201820192020202220232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Brazil33.9%
    Portugal6.5%
    Spain6.5%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Sports22.9%
    Soccer15.7%
    Music12.1%
  7. 7. Foot Locker Europe

    @footlockereuInstagramNetherlands, Utrecht

    The Heart of Sneakers in Europe. Tag #footlockereu to be featured.

    Hashtags#kotd#nike#nikeairmax#sneakerrelease
    Mentions
    @moeman@moeman@zendaya@zendaya@on@on
    Followers2.4M
    Engagement rate0.04%
    Average likes622
    Audience quality score48/100Low
    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.
    Italy30.9%
    Germany14.7%
    Spain10.3%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music17.6%
    Sports16.2%
    Photography9.5%
  8. 8. Varun Chakaravarthy

    @chakaravarthyvarunInstagramNetherlands

    Architect Professional Cricketer @indiancricketteam @kkriders Managed by @whiteleaf_talent Mail id :

    Hashtags#campawalizidd#ziddhai#ipl2025#ad
    Mentions
    @officialcampa@officialcampa@starsportsindia@starsportsindia
    Followers1.5M
    Engagement rate16.0%
    Average likes65K
    Audience quality score44/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+33.0%
    20212022202320242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    India29.3%
    Pakistan22.2%
    United States20.2%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion16.5%
    Photography15.3%
    Fitness11.8%
  9. 9. Tyrell Malacia

    @tyrellmalaciaInstagramNetherlands, Zuid-Holland, Rotterdam

    @psv on loan from @manchesterunited ⚽️

    Hashtags#psvher#psvjuv#ucl
    Followers1.3M
    Engagement rate7.8%
    Average likes49.1K
    Audience quality score52/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.9%
    201820192021202220242025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Netherlands59.0%
    Turkey15.7%
    Nigeria4.8%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Sports14.8%
    Soccer14.8%
    Fashion9.9%
  10. 10. Daniele Rugani

    @danirugaInstagramNetherlands

    @afcajax football player ⚽️ ✖️✖️✖️ 📍 Amsterdam, Netherlands

    Hashtags#europaleague#uel#qaraja
    Followers1.2M
    Engagement rate1.1%
    Average likes12.2K
    Audience quality score52/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.1%
    201820192020202220232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Italy40.5%
    Iraq22.6%
    Indonesia6.0%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music17.1%
    Fashion10.2%
    Sports10.2%

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How We Rank the Top Sports Influencers on Instagram in Netherlands

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 sports influencers on Instagram in Netherlands in 2026?

As of November 2026, the most followed of the top sports influencers on Instagram in Netherlands is Max Verstappen with 13M followers, followed by Matthijs de Ligt and Georginio (Gini) Wijnaldum. This ranking lists 1,610 creators ordered by follower count, and each card shows the creator's engagement rate, average likes and audience quality.

How do I find sports influencers on Instagram in Netherlands for my brand?

Start with this ranking of 1,610 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 sports influencers on Instagram in Netherlands 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 sports influencers on Instagram in Netherlands?

The creators in this ranking have an average engagement rate of 5.6%. 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 sports influencers on Instagram in Netherlands charge per post?

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