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Lefty reveals the top 20 sports influencers to know in 2026
Date posted on DIARY directory: Wednesday 22nd July 2026
Influencer marketing platform Lefty has revealed the top 20 sports influencers to know in 2026, spotlighting the creators dominating Tennis, Formula 1, Golf and Esports beyond the World Cup.
- Tennis influencers combine elite athletic performance with premium lifestyle content, attracting long-term partnerships from fashion and luxury brands.
- Formula 1 creators have transformed the sport into a year-round entertainment phenomenon, blending race-day coverage with paddock access and lifestyle content that resonates with younger audiences.
- Golf influencers are redefining a traditionally exclusive sport through coaching tips, equipment reviews and course vlogs, while Esports streamers have built some of the most loyal digital communities in the world through livestreams and interactive content.
Top 20 Sports Influencers for Brands in 2026
| Creator | Followers | Engagement Rate | Sport |
|---|---|---|---|
| @patrickmouratoglou | 1.91M | 2% | Tennis |
| @rstuhlmann | 304K | 1.8% | Tennis |
| @isidorapjv | 130K | 12.2% | Tennis |
| @jeanne_marchi | 189K | 6.3% | Tennis |
| @brysondechambeau | 4.3M | 3.6% | Golf |
| @bobdoessports | 1.16M | 3.1% | Golf |
| @granthorvat | 1.28M | 6% | Golf |
| @lucyrobson | 926K | 1.3% | Golf |
| @tommyp1 | 119K | 13.5% | Formula 1 |
| @official_driver61 | 181K | 5.6% | Formula 1 |
| @lissiemackintosh | 339K | 5.6% | Formula 1 |
| @naomischiff | 358K | 14.9% | Formula 1 |
| @officialtarik | 269K | 4.9% | Esports |
| @ludwigahgren | 1.16M | 4.8% | Esports |
| @scumpabner | 552K | 4.8% | Esports |
| @ibaillanos | 16.1M | 7% | Esports |
| @deestroying | 2.55M | 6.2% | Allrounder |
| @scootermagruder | 284K | 1.1% | Allrounder |
| @theobaker_ | 567K | 4.5% | Allrounder |
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