According to a report by Nielsen Sports, Swiss international Alisha Lehmann is the most influential player heading to the 2023 World Cup by Instagram standards.
Lehmann has an active presence on social media, posting updates not only about her soccer career but also as an ambassador of different brands and an activist for various causes. And all in front of 13.5 million followers.
"The soccer players participating at World Cup 2023 are not only exceptional sportswomen but also social media powerhouses, capable of driving impactful conversations and fostering genuine connections with their followers," said Jon Stainer, Nielsen's global managing director.
Americans Alex Morgan (3rd) and Megan Rapinoe (6th) are also on the list.
Most influential women soccer players on Instagram
The Nielsen Top 10 list goes like this: