44.8M
Followers
622
Following
2.9K
Posts
2.49%
Engagement Rate
Account Overview
Profile summary and post performance
Nike Football (@nikefootball) has 44,769,163 Instagram followers as of October 17, 2026 and 2,922 posts; the account is verified. Across the 12 recent posts we analysed for this report on June 19, 2026, a post got 1.1M likes and 10.9K comments on average (median 74.1K likes), an engagement rate of 2.49% of followers, an average its biggest posts pull up (the median post reached 0.17%). Over the 143 days we have tracked it, the account gained 242,835 followers (+0.5%).
Where these numbers come from: public Instagram profile data and @nikefootball'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 | 44,769,163 |
| Following | 622 |
| Posts | 2,922 |
| Verified | Yes |
| Business Account | Yes |
Post Performance
| Posts Analyzed | 12 |
| Avg Likes per Post | 1,103,603 |
| Avg Comments per Post | 10,929 |
| Videos | 3 |
| Photos & carousels | 9 |
| Engagement Rate | 2.49% |
Follower Growth Over Time
How @nikefootball's Instagram follower count has changed across IGDataHub's tracked snapshots. Hover any point for the exact value on that day.
+242.8K
Net Change
+0.5%
% Change
+1.7K
Avg / Day
143
Days Tracked
75
Data Points
Tracked between May 26, 2026 (44,526,328 followers) and Oct 17, 2026 (44,769,163 followers).
| Date | Followers | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 44,769,163 | -25,092 | |
| 44,794,255 | -65,027 | |
| 44,859,282 | -24,771 | |
| 44,884,053 | +144,089 | |
| 44,739,964 | +213,636 | |
| 44,526,328 | first reading |
Engagement Analysis
Based on 12 recent posts
1.1M
Avg Likes/Post
10.9K
Avg Comments/Post
13.2M
Total Likes
131.2K
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%)
2.49%
(Likes + Comments) / Followers per post
An average its biggest posts pull up: the median post reached 0.17%.
Video vs Photo Engagement
885.1K
Avg Likes on Videos (3)
1.2M
Avg Likes on Photos & carousels (9)
Per-Post Engagement Trend
Engagement (likes + comments) for each of @nikefootball's tracked recent posts, in upload order. Hover any point for the exact value.
Each data point is one post. The median post got 74,499 likes and comments; 5 of the 12 reached twice that (148,998 or more).
Best-Performing Post, Decomposed
What @nikefootball's single biggest recent post had going for it, measured against the account's other posts.
9,146,001 likes · 65,485 comments
8.2× @nikefootball's average post · 123.6× the median post.
"20 years in the making @cristiano. Gold Mercurial Superfly RGN, dropping June 24."
82 characters
Photo or carousel
Format
Tuesday
Day Posted
22:00 UTC
Hour Posted
Content Analysis
Hashtags, keywords, captions, and top posts
Top Keywords
Words used at least twice in the captions we analysed, with how often.
Caption Analysis
| Avg Caption Length | 77 chars |
| Posting Frequency | 4.0 posts/week |
Content Mix
3
Videos / Reels
9
Photos & carousels
Top Posts
Highest-liked recent posts from @nikefootball
| # | Caption | Likes | Comments | Views | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
20 years in the making @cristiano.
Gold Mercurial Superfly RGN, dropping June …
|
9.1M | 65.5K | — | view |
| 2 |
It was all going to plan until instincts took over…
Rip The Script
|
2.5M | 55.5K | 14.6M | view |
| 3 |
There’s only one @cristiano.
Goals on the biggest stage in ‘06, ‘10, ‘14, ‘18,…
|
460.9K | 2.9K | — | view |
| 4 |
Greatness dipped in gold.
@cristiano
Gold Mercurial Superfly RGN
|
426.5K | 2.0K | — | view |
| 5 |
Speed designed to strike gold, made for @cristiano.
Gold Scorpion Mercurial S…
|
346.0K | 1.6K | — | view |
| 6 |
Oh Captain, My Captain @ericcantona @brunofernandes8
|
88.5K | 603 | 871.9K | view |
| 7 |
All it takes is 6 @yosoy8a
Seis. No hace falta más.
|
59.6K | 227 | — | view |
| 8 |
@vinijr can even do it to the sound of bagpipes.
|
58.4K | 442 | — | view |
| 9 |
You’re not supposed to see this. But @jamalmusiala10 @mariogotze and @achraf ne…
|
39.5K | 2.1K | 207.9K | view |
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
When @nikefootball posts on Instagram
4.0
Posts / week
46.3h
Avg gap between posts
Thursday, Tuesday
Peak posting days
15:00 UTC
Peak posting hours
Posting Activity by Hour (UTC)
How often @nikefootball 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
@nikefootball's recent posts grouped by the day they went out.
| Day | Posts | Avg Engagement | Total Engagement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5 | 1,965,449 | 9,827,243 |
| Wednesday | 1 | 428,530 | 428,530 |
| Thursday | 6 | 519,768 | 3,118,610 |
Posting Consistency & Streaks
How steadily @nikefootball maintains output
3
Longest streak (days)
0/100
Consistency score: irregular gaps
100 = evenly spaced posts; 0 = the gaps vary as much as their average or more
18.9%
Active days
Posted at least once
46.3h
Avg gap
Between posts
Caption Length & Performance
How @nikefootball's caption length correlates with engagement
100.0%
Posts with Caption
77
Avg Caption Chars
67
Median Chars
166
Longest Caption
| Caption Length | Posts | Avg Engagement |
|---|---|---|
| Short (<40 chars) | 1 | 32.8K |
| Medium (40-100) | 8 | 1.6M |
| Long (100+) | 3 | 139.0K |
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Estimated Earnings
Revenue estimates based on follower count only
Sponsorship Value (Est. Per Post)
Based on 44.8M followers (Mega)
$223,846 to $537,230
Our per-follower range for accounts this size (see methodology)
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See export optionsFrequently Asked Questions About @nikefootball
How many followers does @nikefootball have on Instagram?
@nikefootball has 44,769,163 followers on Instagram, placing them in the Mega-tier group (1M+ followers).
What is @nikefootball's Instagram engagement rate?
@nikefootball has an engagement rate of 2.49% based on 12 recent posts, averaging 1.1M likes per post. That average is pulled up by its biggest posts: the median post reached 0.17%.
How much does @nikefootball earn on Instagram?
From follower count only, we estimate @nikefootball's sponsorship value at $223,846 to $537,230 per post. Actual earnings vary by niche, audience demographics, and individual brand negotiations.
How many posts has @nikefootball published on Instagram?
@nikefootball has published 2,922 posts on Instagram.
What is @nikefootball's most-liked recent post?
Of the 12 recent posts analyzed, the top post received 9,146,001 likes and 65,485 comments.
How often does @nikefootball post on Instagram?
@nikefootball posts approximately 4.0 times per week, with an average gap of 46.3h between posts. Peak posting days are Thursday, Tuesday.
How does @nikefootball compare to other Instagram creators?
@nikefootball sits in the Mega-tier group alongside accounts like @hardikpandya93, @saraalikhan95, @realdonaldtrump.
Is @nikefootball verified on Instagram?
Yes, @nikefootball is a verified Instagram account.
About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of @nikefootball's Instagram profile and 12 recent posts.
Data collected and analyzed by IGDataHub | Follower count as of Oct 17, 2026 | Posts analysed Jun 19, 2026
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IGDataHub (2026). @nikefootball Instagram stats and analytics, follower count as of 17 October 2026, posts analysed 19 June 2026. https://igdatahub.com/blog/nikefootball-instagram-profile-stats/