Leo Messi
Bienvenidos a la cuenta oficial de Instagram de Leo Messi / Welcome to the official Leo Messi Instagram account
517.8M
Followers
370
Following
1.6K
Posts
2.32%
Engagement Rate
Account Overview
Profile summary and post performance
Leo Messi (@leomessi) has 517,817,190 Instagram followers as of October 19, 2026 and 1,553 posts; the account is verified. Across the 12 recent posts we analysed for this report on August 24, 2026, a post got 11.6M likes and 235.7K comments on average (median 7.7M likes), an engagement rate of 2.32% of followers. Over the 146 days we have tracked it, the account gained 11,552,554 followers (+2.3%).
Where these numbers come from: public Instagram profile data and @leomessi's recent posts, collected by IGDataHub. Follower history comes from our own repeated readings of the profile. How we calculate these numbers.
Account Info
| Account Size | Mega |
| Followers | 517,817,190 |
| Following | 370 |
| Posts | 1,553 |
| Verified | Yes |
| Business Account | Yes |
| Category | Athlete |
Post Performance
| Posts Analyzed | 12 |
| Avg Likes per Post | 11,588,336 |
| Avg Comments per Post | 235,740 |
| Videos | 5 |
| Photos & carousels | 7 |
| Engagement Rate | 2.32% |
Follower Growth Over Time
How @leomessi's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.
+11.6M
Net Change
+2.3%
% Change
+79.1K
Avg / Day
146
Days Tracked
56
Data Points
Tracked between May 26, 2026 (506,264,636 followers) and Oct 19, 2026 (517,817,190 followers).
| Date | Followers | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 517,817,190 | +888,578 | |
| 516,928,612 | +3,483,252 | |
| 513,445,360 | +2,283,066 | |
| 511,162,294 | +4,897,658 | |
| 506,264,636 | first reading |
Engagement Analysis
Based on 12 recent posts
11.6M
Avg Likes/Post
235.7K
Avg Comments/Post
139.1M
Total Likes
2.8M
Total Comments
Engagement Rate
Compared with the 877 Mega-tier reports with an engagement rate (median 0.94%, middle half 0.3% to 2.58%)
2.32%
(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post
Video vs Photo Engagement
4.6M
Avg Likes on Videos (5)
16.6M
Avg Likes on Photos & carousels (7)
Per-Post Engagement Trend
Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @leomessi's tracked recent posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact value.
Each data point is one post. The median post got 7,837,500 likes and comments; 3 of the 12 reached twice that (15,675,000 or more).
Best-Performing Post, Decomposed
What @leomessi's single biggest recent post had going for it, measured against the account's other posts.
36,702,152 likes · 1,154,578 comments
3.2× @leomessi's average post · 4.8× the median post.
"Anoche volví a un lugar que extraño con el alma. Un lugar donde fui inmensamente feliz, donde ustedes me hicieron sentir mil veces la persona más feliz del mundo. Ojalá algún día pueda volver, y no solo para despedirme como jugador, como nunca pude hacerlo… 💙❤️"
261 characters
Photo or carousel
Format
Monday
Day Posted
10:00 UTC
Hour Posted
Content Analysis
Hashtags, keywords, captions, and top posts
Hashtags in the analysed posts
It appears in one post, so it is not a regular tag.
Top Keywords
Words used at least twice in the captions we analysed, with how often.
Caption Analysis
| Avg Caption Length (posts with a caption) | 229 chars |
| Posting Frequency | not shown |
Content Mix
5
Videos / Reels
7
Photos & carousels
Top Posts
Highest-liked recent posts from @leomessi
| # | Caption | Likes | Comments | Views | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Anoche volví a un lugar que extraño con el alma. Un lugar donde fui inmensament…
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36.7M | 1.2M | — | view |
| 2 |
Feliz por el comienzo, agradecido por el cariño y muy orgulloso de ver a este g…
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22.3M | 493.1K | — | view |
| 3 |
Otra victoria en un partido complicado, que nos sirve para dar un pasito más…
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19.0M | 399.8K | — | view |
| 4 |
2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣6️⃣⚽️2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣
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15.4M | 164.9K | — | view |
| 5 |
¡¡¡SOMOS CAMPEONES DE LA MLS!!! 🏆🙌😃
Desde que llegué a Miami soñaba con este d…
|
8.2M | 74.5K | — | view |
| 6 |
No caption
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8.1M | 227.0K | 25.0M | view |
| 7 |
⚽️🇦🇷
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7.4M | 66.4K | — | view |
| 8 |
No caption
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7.0M | 59.2K | — | view |
| 9 |
Me acompañaron desde el principio. ¡¡Vamos una vez más!! 🩵🇦🇷 Esta Copa del Mund…
|
5.9M | 74.2K | 22.3M | view |
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
When @leomessi posts on Instagram
Monday
Peak posting days
1:00 UTC
Peak posting hours
Posts per week, the average gap, active days and the consistency score are not shown for this account. The posts we analysed include pinned posts, which Instagram keeps at the top of a profile however old they are, so counting them stretches the date range and understates how often the account posts. Peak days and hours count the same posts.
Posting Activity by Hour (UTC)
How often @leomessi publishes at each hour of the day, across 12 timestamped posts. Bar height = number of posts. Hover any bar for the exact count.
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Engagement by Day of the Week
@leomessi's recent posts grouped by the day they went out. Most days here have one or two posts, so one strong post can set a day's average. Read it as a record of these posts, not as the best day to post.
| Day | Posts | Avg Engagement | Total Engagement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 4 | 16,505,955 | 66,023,821 |
| Tuesday | 1 | 7,052,564 | 7,052,564 |
| Wednesday | 2 | 15,548,366 | 31,096,733 |
| Thursday | 1 | 5,159,023 | 5,159,023 |
| Saturday | 2 | 8,440,886 | 16,881,771 |
| Sunday | 2 | 7,837,500 | 15,675,000 |
Caption Length & Performance
How @leomessi's caption length correlates with engagement
83.3%
Posts with Caption
229
Avg Caption Chars (captioned)
261
Median Chars
562
Longest Caption
| Caption Length | Posts | Avg Engagement |
|---|---|---|
| No caption | 2 | 7.7M |
| Short (<40 chars) | 2 | 11.5M |
| Medium (40-100) | 2 | 11.1M |
| Long (100+) | 6 | 13.6M |
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Estimated Earnings
Revenue estimates based on follower count only
Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)
Based on 517.8M followers (Mega)
$2,589,086 to $6,213,806
Our per-follower range for accounts this size (see methodology)
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See export optionsFrequently Asked Questions About @leomessi
How many followers does @leomessi have on Instagram?
@leomessi has 517,817,190 followers on Instagram, placing them in the Mega-tier group (1M+ followers).
What is @leomessi's Instagram engagement rate?
@leomessi has an engagement rate of 2.32% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 11.6M likes per post.
How much does @leomessi earn on Instagram?
From follower count only, we estimate @leomessi's sponsorship value at $2,589,086 to $6,213,806 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.
How many posts has @leomessi published on Instagram?
@leomessi has published 1,553 posts on Instagram.
What is @leomessi's most-liked recent post?
Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 36,702,152 likes and 1,154,578 comments.
How often does @leomessi post on Instagram?
We don't show a weekly rate for @leomessi: the posts we analysed include pinned posts, which Instagram keeps at the top of a profile however old they are, so a rate from them would understate how often the account posts. Peak posting days are Monday.
How does @leomessi compare to other Instagram creators?
@leomessi sits in the Mega-tier group alongside accounts like @selenagomez, @cristiano, @instagram.
Is @leomessi verified on Instagram?
Yes, @leomessi is a verified Instagram account.
About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @leomessi's Instagram profile and 12 recent posts.
Data collected and analyzed by IGDataHub | Follower count as of Oct 19, 2026 | Posts analysed Aug 24, 2026
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IGDataHub (2026). @leomessi Instagram stats and analytics, follower count as of 19 October 2026, posts analysed 24 August 2026. https://igdatahub.com/blog/leomessi-instagram-profile-stats/