Alisha Lehmann Takes the Lead in Women’s World Cup 2023: Ranking Among the Top Instagram Influencers

Ashton Villa Player Alisha Lehmann Tops Instagram Influence Rankings Among Women’s World Cup Participants

According to data analysts Gracenote Nielsen, Aston Villa and Switzerland’s very own Alisha Lehmann has emerged as the leading influencer on Instagram among players participating in the Women’s World Cup.

The top 10 influencers comprise players from nine different countries, with only the USA having two representatives. It is worth mentioning that England captain Leah Williamson would have secured a fourth-place position if not for an unfortunate anterior cruciate ligament injury ruling her out of the tournament.

Nielsen’s InfluenceScope evaluates various factors such as followers, follower growth, engagement rate, audience reachability, and average brand value per post on Instagram to determine which players provide the most social media value for their sponsors.

“The soccer players taking part in the World Cup are not just exceptional sportswomen but also influential figures on social media,” said Jon Stainer, global managing director of Nielsen Sports. “They have tremendous potential to drive meaningful conversations and foster genuine connections with their followers.”

Influential National Team Accounts Ranked by Germany Above France and European Champions England

In terms of national team accounts’ influence on Instagram, Germany leads the pack followed by France and reigning European champions England. All three teams have more than doubled their number of followers over the past year.

The Top Ten Instagram Influencers at This Summer’s Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand

1. Alisha Lehmann – Aston Villa and Switzerland
2. Alexia Putellas – Barcelona and Spain
3. Alex Morgan – United States
4. Jordyn Huitema – OL Reign and Canada
5. Marta Vieira da Silva – Brazil

Alisha Lehmann: Aston Villa’s Rising Star on Instagram

In the past year, Alisha Lehmann, who plays for Aston Villa as a forward, overtook Alex Morgan to become the female football player with the highest number of followers on Instagram.

Lehmann’s follower count has surged by an impressive 75% within the last twelve months, reaching nearly 13.5 million followers. She even surpassed Roger Federer, making her the most popular Swiss sportsperson on Instagram.

The talented 24-year-old has represented Switzerland in international matches earning herself 38 caps so far; however, she decided not to participate in Euro 2022 due to feeling mentally unprepared at that time.

As part of Aston Villa’s Women’s Super League team, Lehmann played in an incredible 43 out of their total of 44 matches over the past two seasons while scoring seven goals along the way.

Alexia Putellas: Barcelona Midfield Maestro Gains Over a Million New Followers Despite Injury

Alexia Putellas from Barcelona and representing Spain has seen her following grow by more than one million new followers during this past year despite being plagued by injuries for much of it.

Her posts on Instagram are estimated to deliver media value exceeding $100,000 each for brands associated with her account.

Last year was significant for Putellas as she became Spain’s first female footballer to reach the century mark in caps. Unfortunately, she also suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury which kept her out of the European Championship.

Her tremendous performances have earned her prestigious accolades such as UEFA Women’s Player of the Year, Ballon d’Or, and Best FIFA Women’s Player awards for two consecutive seasons.

Alex Morgan: A Key Figure in United States World Cup Triumphs

Alex Morgan has played a pivotal role in helping the United States secure victory in the past two Women’s World Cups while finishing third in 2011. Additionally, this skilled striker won Olympic gold at London 2012 and clinched bronze at the delayed Tokyo Games held last year.

Morgan boasts more than 200 international caps under her belt along with over 120 goals scored for her country throughout her illustrious career.

Jordyn Huitema: OL Reign Forward Making Waves on Instagram

Jordyn Huitema, playing as a forward for OL Reign and representing Canada, already commands an impressive following of over 1.6 million on Instagram. Her media value per post exceeds $75,000 providing significant exposure to brands associated with her account.

Despite being just 22 years old, Huitema made her debut for Canada’s national team at age 15 and has since achieved great success. She notably won Olympic gold during the previous edition of this global sporting event where she played every minute of extra time during a thrilling final against Sweden held in Japan.

Marta Vieira da Silva: Brazil’s Prolific Goal Scorer

Nicknamed Marta Viera da Silva or simply “Marta,” this veteran forward from Brazil has participated in five previous World Cups scoring an incredible tally of 17 goals in 19 matches. Her inaugural appearance in the tournament dates back to 2003.

Marta has been crowned FIFA’s World Player of the Year on six occasions, making her one of the most decorated footballers across genders. She also has the potential to become the first player ever to score at six different World Cups.