Virat Kohli Overtakes Lionel Messi in This Social Media Achievement, but Cristiano Ronaldo Still Holds First Place - Explained

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Virat Kohli has done it again but this time, it's not with a bat. It’s with the power of his social media presence. According to fresh data shared by Sportz Wiki, Virat has climbed up to the second spot in a highly specific but seriously impressive social media ranking.

We're talking about the number of Instagram posts that crossed 14 million likes since 2024. Kohli has five of them. Yup, five. That’s more than Lionel Messi, who now finds himself in third place with four posts that passed the same milestone. But at the top of the list, sitting comfortably in first place, is Cristiano Ronaldo. With 15 posts over 14 million likes, he’s still miles ahead. Here’s how it all breaks down.

Virat Kohli Beats Lionel Messi in Instagram Post Rankings

Virat Kohli’s presence online is nothing short of a phenomenon. As per Sportz Wiki, he now has five Instagram posts that each pulled in more than 14 million likes since 2024. That stat pushes him ahead of Lionel Messi in this particular ranking. Kohli may not be as flashy online as some others, but when he posts, people show up. And clearly, they double-tap too.

Whether it’s a personal moment, a brand collab, or just a killer photo from a cricket ground, Kohli’s posts know how to attract engagement. This leap shows just how massive his fan base truly is.. not just in India, but across the globe.

Lionel Messi Slips to Third Spot

Messi isn’t far behind, but in this stat race, he’s now third. According to the same Sportz Wiki data, Messi has four posts since 2024 that crossed the 14 million likes threshold. That’s just one less than Kohli, but in a game where every number counts, it was enough to nudge him down a rank.

Considering Messi’s global following and legendary football status, it’s still a strong position but this shift shows how dynamic and fast-moving the social media scene really is.

Cristiano Ronaldo Still at the Top

And of course, leading the pack is Cristiano Ronaldo. The numbers don’t lie—he’s got 15 Instagram posts that each pulled in over 14 million likes since 2024. That’s not just top-tier, it’s on another level altogether.

Ronaldo’s ability to stay relevant both on and off the pitch, plus his social media game, keeps him way ahead of the curve. He’s not giving up that top spot any time soon.

So there it is: Virat Kohli has edged past Lionel Messi in this particular social media metric, but Cristiano Ronaldo is still the king of the likes. For now!