The best of the best: the TOP 10 of the Stars on Instagram in Italy. A mix of football, music, beauty and genius. Who do you follow on Instagram...?
- Everyone knows Dolce Vita - but what about Sprezzatura?
- Antipasto, primo, secondo? This is how Italy eats - and how to order correctly
Parlare is a basic need in Italy. No surprise that Italy is also at the forefront of social media in Europe - in terms of the use and frequency of communication.
Here are the TOP 10 stars on Instagram in Italy:
10th place - Andrea Pirlo (42), Football World Champion 2006
>>> 9 million fans
For its Team was Andrea Pirlo "l'architetto" (the architect), for world champion coach Marcello Lippi the "Leader Silenzioso" (silent leader).
In the 2006 World Cup final, he prepared the most important goal against Germany and scored another himself. No one has taken penalty kicks cooler than he has. Today he is a coach.
Screenshots: https://www.instagram.com/andreapirlo21
Football - Why does Italy actually play in blue?
9th place - Gianluigi Buffon (44), goalkeeping titan
>>> 9.9 million fans
A legend in goal, distinguished as a world goalkeeper. Gigi Buffon is still playing at the age of 44, currently with Parma Calcio. He is a record player in Serie A and only retired as an international in 2018. Ranked 9th on Instagram stars in Italy.
Screenshot:https://www.instagram.com/gianluigibuffon
>>> Pasta, basta! The 10 most famous pasta from Italy
8th place - Mario Barwuah Balotelli (32), professional footballer
>>> 10.4 million fans
His fans love him for his clear statements and performances. Professional footballer Mario Balotelli (32) currently plays for Adana Demispor in the Turkish Süper Lig. He has played for Inter Milan, Manchester City, AC Milan, Liverpool FC and the Italian national team.
In the past, he received more frequent disciplinary sanctions, became known for his flamboyant poses on the pitch.
Screenshot: https://www.instagram.com/mb459
The unknown pearl in the south: Welcome to Bari
You are currently viewing a placeholder content from YouTube. To access the actual content, click the button below. Please note that doing so will share data with third-party providers.
More InformationWalking tour of the beautiful and authentic capital of Puglia
7th place - Belén Rodríguez (37), TV presenter
>>> 10.5 million fans
The Argentine (37) came to Milan as a teenager to model, then she was discovered as a TV presenter. Among other things, she has hosted "Italy Got's Talent" and the world-famous Festival di Sanremo and since 2014 the talent show "Tú sí que vales" on Canal 5. 7th place Instagram star in Italy.
- 7 reasons why Naples is Italy's new trend city
- Worth seeing! Five small Italian towns that are still (almost) insider tips
Screenshot: https://www.instagram.com/belenrodriguezreal
La Bella Vita is everywhere...
You are currently viewing a placeholder content from YouTube. To access the actual content, click the button below. Please note that doing so will share data with third-party providers.
More InformationOur mission: Italy and so...
Ad
Look for good flights...
6th place - Valentino Rossi (43), MotoGP legend
>>> 14.1 million fans
At 42, MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi ends his professional career - after 26 years! Motorbike fans around the world mourn in yellow. This is the colour of VR46. How his last race was in Misano and more info here.
Screenshot: https://www.instagram.com/valeyellow46
5th place - Fedez (32), rapper
>>> 14.3 million fans
Fedez (32) aka Federico Leonardo Lucia. In 2011, he released his first self-produced album as a free download. The starting signal for a great music career.
His last three albums landed at No. 1 for weeks, as did three singles in 2021 ("Mille", "Meglio del cinema", "Chiamami per nome"). In the current summer hit 2022, he is once again in the lead. By the way, he is married to number 2. Number 5 on Instagram stars in Italy.
Screenshot: https://www.instagram.com/fedez
The most important questions about the 2022 Italian elections
4th place - Michele Morrone (31), actor
>>> 15.2 million fans
The Netflix erotic drama "365 Days" has made Michele Morrone (31) internationally famous. There he plays a mafia boss who kidnaps a woman and gives her one year to fall in love with her. He works as an actor, singer and model. His single "Feel it" from the erotic film has more than 60 million views on YouTube to date.
Screenshot: https://www.instagram.com/iammichelemorroneofficial
3rd place - Gianluca Vacchi (55), entrepreneur
>>> 22.4 million fans
Until his late 40s, Gianluca Vacchi (55) was still a conventional entrepreneur. Then he began to pimp himself physically, rejuvenate himself visually and show off his life on Instagram.
His fortune comes from the family shares in a packaging company (IMA, Industria Macchine Automatiche). He became known mainly for dance videos (in a luxurious setting) in which he doesn't take himself too seriously. Ranked #3 Instagram star in Italy.
Screenshot: https://www.instagram.com/gianlucavacchi/?hl=de
Cult stars "Umarells": How Italy's pensioners became famous
2nd place - Chiara Ferragni (35), Influencer
>>> 27.7 million fans
Chiara Ferragni started as a blogger in 2009 (theblondesalad.com) and launched her first collection in 2014. Today she is an entrepreneur, influencer and model. In the meantime, she also became a mother and wife (see #5). She was Italy's Instagram ruler for years until the candidate's emergence at number 1.
Screenshot: https://www.instagram.com/chiaraferragni
1st place - Khaby Lame (21), Entertainer
>>> 78.9 million fans
A social media dream come true! Two years ago, Khaby Lame (21) lost his factory job because of the pandemic, today he is known worldwide as an entertainer. It all started with a Tiktik video in March 2020. Read the full story HERE.
Screenshot: https://www.instagram.com/khaby00
- Everyone knows Dolce Vita - but what about Sprezzatura?
- How Italy celebrates Halloween - and where it's very different to ours
Everything revolves around feeling
- Nudism in Italy: How naked can you be on the beach?
- News from Italy: News!
- Couch evenings! The funniest films from Italy
- Italian Blockbusters: The 10 Best Box Office Hits
More stories from Italy...
- Everyone knows Dolce Vita - but what about Sprezzatura?
A small style manifesto from the country where nonchalance became an art form. - Antipasto, primo, secondo? This is how Italy eats - and how to order correctlyAn Italian menu is not a sprint, but a walk.
- The "beach of lovers" on Elba: the most romantic coast in TuscanyA story of love, pain - and perhaps the most romantic stretch of coastline in Tuscany.
- 7 reasons why Naples is Italy's new trend cityWhat used to be chaos is now character.
- Bella Venezia: From 2023 only with ticket...
- Mamma mia, mangiare: This is how delicious Italy eats!
- That's what they talk about in Italy...
- Basic quiz: How well do you know Italy?
- The 10 most popular villages in Italy
- The Richest Women of Italy
- Politics & Society in Italy
- Social Media in Italy: Stars & Trends
written by Annie Kayser, first published 11 November 2021, updated 29 August 2022
Cover photo: Instagram montage
Sources: own research; Instagram; Statista
