The power of the Ronaldo brand! 'Almería' followers surge, ranking among the top 5 most followed Spanish clubs.
On 9 Mar 2026, after Cristiano Ronaldo acquired a 25% stake in UD Almería through CR7 Sports Investments on 26 Feb, the club currently stands 3rd in Spain's Segunda División, the country's second tier. They are on track to secure promotion back to La Liga after relegation in the 2023-2024 season.
Following the acquisition, the club's Instagram followers rapidly increased from about 400,000–500,000 to over 3 million (a rise of around 2.7 million). This boost placed Almería as the 5th most followed club in Spain, behind Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atlético Madrid, and Sevilla.
Top 5 Spanish clubs with the most Instagram followers:
1. Real Madrid – 181 million followers
2. Barcelona – 147 million followers
3. Atlético Madrid – 18 million followers
4. Sevilla – 3.6 million followers
5. Almería – 3.2 million followers