Lionel Messi was the name that dominated the Internet in football in 2023, according to a recent study that revealed the players who enjoyed the most popularity around the world. According to statistics provided by Fbref Stats, fans have been given an interesting insight into the football stars who have captured the attention online in the past year.
Lionel Messi, completely unsurprisingly, leads the rankings, especially after the World Cup and his move from PSG to Inter Miami. Messi was the most viewed player in his new home, the United States of America, winning in all 50 states.
Argentina's Lionel Messi has had a remarkable start on the East Coast, scoring a string of memorable goals and helping his side win their first ever trophy. Messi was also number 1 in China, India, South Africa, Germany, Ghana, Italy, Belgium, Sweden, Netherlands, Egypt, Canada, Turkey and of course Argentina.
Lionel Messi managed to surpass even Cristiano Ronaldo, his old rival, without the right of appeal, and that's because outside of Portugal, he was not dethroned in any other country on the globe. Surprisingly, Chelsea's Moises Caicedo was the most watched player in England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland and Northern Ireland.
The midfielder was one of the interesting stories of the summer transfer window, with Chelsea managing to sign him at the expense of Liverpool. Curiously, former Real Madrid star Guti was the most wanted player in Colombia, while in Brazil it was Neymar, in France Kylian Mbappe and in Spain Vinicius Junior.
In conclusion, Messi's success on the Internet reflects his continued influence on the world of football and the undiminished global interest in his impressive career.
