Jack Grealish among most 'influential' players in England Euro 2024 squad according to study - see rankings

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A new study has revealed the most influential players in the England Euro 2024 squad

A new study has named the most influential players in England’s provisional Euro 2024 squad, with Jude Bellingham landing in first place.

The study, conducted by JeffBet, obtained data from Social Blade to analyse each player’s Instagram following. The ranking was then determined by the players with the highest number of followers. 

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The research names former Birmingham City midfielder and Real Madrid superstar Jude Bellingham as the most influential player in Gareth Southgate’s new squad for Germany.

The Madrid player has a staggering Instagram following of 31,635,446, making him the most followed footballer in England’s Euro 2024 squad. According to the study, Bellingham’s high following and engagement rate means that he can earn up to £47,939.29 per Instagram post.

It’s not hugely surprising considering he has been the main man and top goalscorer for the biggest club in the world at just 20-years-old.

Next up is England skipper Harry Kane, with an Instagram following of 17,014,713. The England captain is the second-most followed player in the team and can earn up to £12,731.42 per Instagram post.

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Phil Foden is in third place, with an Instagram following of 11,534,535. The study reveals that the Manchester City player, who will be featured as a forward player on the England team, can earn up to £15,324.86 per Instagram post.

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Trent Alexander-Arnold appears fourth in the ranking, with an impressive following of 11,163,801. Due to the Liverpool player’s high engagement rate on social media, Trent Alexander-Arnold can earn up to £16,032.16 per Instagram post.

Former Aston Villa captain Grealish sits in fifth place. Birmingham-born Grealish has an Instagram following of 9,280,734. Despite suffering numerous injuries this season, Grealish has been named as an addition to Southgate’s provisional 2024 squad.

The Manchester City player can earn up to £14,459.82 per Instagram post. 

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According to the study, Marcus Rashford is the most influential player to be left out of this year’s England squad. The Manchester United player, who has 17,153,155 Instagram followers, is undeniably a fan-favourite addition to the team. According to Southgate, it was a difficult decision to omit Rashford from this year’s line-up.  

What’s been said about the study? 

A spokesperson for JeffBet has commented on the study: “It’s fascinating to gain an insight into the staggering amount of money each player can earn simply by posting on social media.

“It’s also interesting to see where iconic players appear in the ranking, especially as the influence of social media continues to grow in the world of sports. Football players can now earn thousands of pounds by securing themselves a brand deal and promoting products through Instagram - such as Lionel Messi’s partnership with Adidas and Gatorade.”

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