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Meet the Women’s World Cup stars with legions of fans raking it in on Instagram


WOMEN’S football is big business.

The WSL grows in influence year-on-year, and the enthusiasm for the Lionesses is bigger than ever following their Euros triumph.

Women footballers like Alisha Lehmann of Switzerland are coining it in on InstagramCredit: Instagram @alishalehmann7
First superstar women’s footballer Marta followed by 2.6 million on InstagramCredit: Getty
Marta is raking in £10,070 per Instagram post according to data analysts Gracenote NielsenCredit: Getty

This week, the World Cup kicks off – with Sarina Wiegman hoping to lead England to glory in Australia and New Zealand.

On show will be the game’s biggest personalities, who have all become powerful influencers in their own right.

These successful women have scored millions of followers on Instagram, as they share snippets from their day-to-day lives.

While brands are jumping on the bandwagon and utilising them to push their products.

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But, who gets paid the most per post? Data analysts Gracenote Nielsen have compiled a list of the top 10 at the World Cup, with estimates on how much they make.

10. Marta, Brazil, £10,070

The Brazilian was the first superstar women’s footballer and boasts 2.6 million followers.

This will remarkably be Marta’s sixth World Cup and probably last at the age of 37.

She has scored at her first five tournaments, and if she manages to score in her sixth she will create history as the first player to do so.

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As Brazil’s record scorer with 115 strikes, you wouldn’t bank against it.

9. Jule Brand, Germany, £11,397

2022 Euros runner-up Brand is a growing social media star.

She boasts over 200,000 followers and engages her audience with snaps of holidays in Greece and paid partnerships with brands including Sony Pictures.

The 20-year-old also has plenty of time for growth and has been given the tag ‘Future of German Football’.

She reportedly earns £11,397 per Instagram post.

Germany’s next superstar Jule BrandCredit: INSTAGRAM @jule_brand
Brand is the youngest in the top 10 at just 20

8. Megan Rapinoe, £12,998

Long-serving American star Rapinoe is one of the most famous sports stars in the States.

Outspoken, she has won the Women’s Ballon d’Or, won a gold medal at the 2012 Olympics and two World Cups.

Away from the pitch, the 37-year-old Californian is an advocate for numerous LGBTQIA+ organisations, including the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) and Athlete Ally.

Despite her standing, she is worth just £12,998 per post.

USA star Megan Rapinoe is an advocate for numerous LGBTQIA+ organisationsCredit: AP
Rapinoe has won two World Cups and is aiming for a thirdCredit: AP

7. Alessia Russo, £14,016

Famous for her stunning back-heel goal for England against Sweden that was nominated for a Puskas Award in 2022, Russo is the Lionesses’ threat upfront.

The forward, who just completed a move to Arsenal, is one of football’s fashionistas.

She appeared on the cover of Women’s Health, while she is also sponsored by Beats by Dre, PlayStation, and showed off Adidas’ exclusive Gucci collaboration on social media.

At 24 she has plenty of room for growth – and is making around £14,016 per post.

Fashionista Alessia Russo is the Lionesses only representative in the top 10
Russo is making over £14,000 per Instagram postCredit: Getty

6. Sam Kerr, £17,776

Chelsea and Australia star Kerr is one of the world’s most lethal strikers.

She was voted 2022 PFA Player of the Season, and has cleaned up trophy-wise – winning four WSL titles, three FA Cups, two League Cups and two Cup of Nations.

Her stock is high – with a reach of 1.2 million followers on Instagram, who she shows off her glam life too, including eating out at fancy French restaurant Bagatelle in London.

For that reason, high-end brands including IWC watches offer her paid partnerships – netting the goal-getter around £17,776 a pop.

Sam Kerr is one of the world’s most lethal strikersCredit: Getty
Kerr boasts high-end paid partnerships including a deal with IWC watches

5. Sakina Karchaoui, £23,238

France footballer Karchaoui is sponsored by Nike, has a deal with Xbox and models for Pandora jewellery.

The 27-year-old PSG star has 723,000 followers on Instagram.

On the pitch she was crucial for her country getting to the semi-finals of the Euros.

Off it, she is a role model for Arabic sports women.

She can make around £23,238 per Instagram post.

Sakina Karchaoui is a role model for Arabic women sports stars
Karchaoui is endorsed by Xbox

4. Alex Morgan, USA, £43,752

Perhaps the most famous female footballer on the planet, American Morgan, now 34, transcended her sport.

She has appeared in Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit edition three times.

The FIFA video game put her on their cover for their 2015 game in the States alongside Lionel Messi.

With 121 goals for her country, she is one of the USA’s most famous footballers which is backed up by her 10 million plus Instagram followers.

USA star Alex Morgan has transcended footballCredit: The Mega Agency
Age 34, Morgan is still big business – worth £43,752 per Instagram postCredit: AP

3. Jordyn Huitema, £59,836

22-year-old Canadian Huitema already has a staggering 1.6million followers. Impressive for an up and comer.

She is endorsed by Nike, and is in a sports power couple – dating Seattle Mariners baseball star Julio Rodriguez.

Already an Olympic champion, she has seemingly been around for years after making her international debut at 15.

Astonishingly, given her tender years, she makes nigh on £60,000 per Instagram post.

Canadian Jordyn Huitema is football’s next superstar
Huitema’s lifestyle photos have earned her a staggering 1.6 million followers at just 22Credit: INSTAGRAM @jordynhuitema

2. Alexia Putellas, £88,853

Europe’s best player, Spain and Barcelona ace Putellas boasts 2.8million followers on Instagram.

She was awarded the Ballon d’Or and Fifa’s Best Women’s Player award in both 2021 and 2022.

It is believed each post she shares receives 336,000 engagements.

For that she coins in £88,853 every time, which is amazing given she’s been injured for the past 12 months. However, she will be back in time for the World Cup.

Barcelona’s Alexia Putellas has been one of the best players in the world in recent yearsCredit: AP
Putellas’ posts record 336,000 engagements and can net her £88,853Credit: instagram @alexiaputellas

1. Alisha Lehmann, £241,314

The Switzerland and Aston Villa forward is now the biggest commercial star in women’s football.

Lehmann has the most followers on Instagram – over 13 million.

She is so popular she even has more followers than Roger Federer – making her the most followed Swiss sports star on the platform.

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Lehmann shares her adventures, travels, bikini photos and enviable lifestyle with her fanbase, although she had to tell her mum to ignore comments on her posts because of internet trolls.

Astonishingly, it is estimated her branded posts are worth as much as £241,314 to her.

Alisha Lehmann is the biggest women’s football star on Instagram with over 13 million followersCredit: Instagram / @alishalehmann7
Lehmann has more Instagram followers than Roger FedererCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alishalehmann7/?hl=en
Switzerland star Lehmann’s Instagram posts could be worth as much as £241,314 to herCredit: Getty


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