What’s Manchester City Position Among World’s Most-Followed Football Clubs on Social Media

Manchester City’s rise to global football dominance isn’t just happening on the pitch—it’s being felt across the digital world too. According to fresh data from the CIES Football Observatory, the reigning four-time Premier League champions now hold the fifth-largest combined social media following among football clubs worldwide.

Man City Players celebrating after scoring goal

Since Pep Guardiola took charge in 2016, City has enjoyed a golden era. Building on the success of former managers Roberto Mancini and Manuel Pellegrini, Guardiola has elevated the club to new heights—winning multiple Premier League titles, domestic trophies, and finally, their long-awaited Champions League crown.

This era of dominance has been matched by a powerful digital presence, driven by a squad packed with international stars. From the goal-scoring machine Erling Haaland to globally admired players like Rayan Ait-Nouri and Abdukodir Khusanov, City’s appeal continues to grow worldwide—both in stadiums and on screens.

Man City Players praying before the game start

The club’s reach across platforms such as X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok has surged to a staggering 179.5 million followers. This makes City the second-most followed English club, trailing only behind their Manchester rivals, United, who boast 233.6 million followers.

Globally, Real Madrid leads the pack with an astonishing 473.7 million followers, followed closely by Barcelona at 427.4 million. The rest of the top 10 includes:

• 3rd: Manchester United – 233.6 million
• 4th: Paris Saint-Germain – 199.4 million
• 5th: Manchester City – 179.5 million
• 6th: Juventus – 174.9 million
• 7th: Liverpool – 166.7 million
• 8th: Chelsea – 152.9 million
• 9th: Bayern Munich – 149.1 million
• 10th: Arsenal – 114.1 million

This summer promises to amplify City’s social presence even further. As they gear up for the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States, the club will be showcased to a massive global audience through free-to-air broadcasting—bringing new fans into the fold.

With new signings like Rayan Cherki, Tijjani Reijnders, and Marcus Bettinelli joining the squad, and upcoming matches against Wydad AC, Al Ain, and Juventus on the horizon, Manchester City’s global influence—both on the field and online—is set to soar even higher.