Find out which players saw their follower count grow throughout the tournament.
If you have a Twitter handle, you’ll know just how big a business it’s been over the past three weeks, with a record number of Tweets being posted during that time. But what about followers? Have out World Cup stars gained more admirers by impressing everyone with their skills and goals? Why, of course they have! And below are the ten players who have seen their follower percentage rise since the tournament began.
10) Willian (@willianborges88) – 139%
The Chelsea star may have scuffed his penalty against Chile, but the midfielder has seen a rise in his follower count anyway.
9) Ramires (@Rami7oficial) – 154%
Chelsea’s ‘other’ Brazilian has performed slightly better in the follower stakes, trumpeting Willian by a further 15%.
8) Luis Gustavo (@LGustavo_22) – 170%
Gustavo may not be the most glamorous name in the Brazil squad, but he has been the lynchpin for the midfield that has seen them make it to the quarter finals despite not being at the top of their game.
7) Fernandinho (@fernaoficial) – 171%
Manchester City’s midfield enforcer has made a real name for himself over the past year, and now has the Twitter following to reflect it.
6) Manuel Neuer (@Manuel_Neuer) – 179%
The German stopper earned massive plaudits for his out of the blue display as a makeshift sweeper against Algeria, and it appears a whole new legion of followers too.
5) Bernard (@b_10duarte) – 224%
The diminutive playmaker has been great, which has been reflected online by a large increase in follows.
4) Paulinho (@paulinhop8) – 300%
The Spurs star has enjoyed a dramatic 300% rise in followers this summer, which will surely help to put the dismal season he endured in north London behind him.
3) Pirlo (@Pirlo_official) – 332%
If you weren’t already folioing the Juventus string puller then shame on you. The 2014 World Cup is his last stand in an Italy shirt and you missed it!
2) Oscar (@Oscar11) – 428%
Hey look, another Brazilian! There’s a theme forming here. Gareth Bale will have him for nicking his celebration, too!
1) Paul Pogba (@paulpogba) – 505%
Pogba has enjoyed the most dramatic rise and is in with a shout at being one of the most entertaining players at the tournament so far.