Football Network: The Top 5 Facebook Football Team Pages by Followers
Facebook has seemingly become the favoured medium for football clubs looking to give fans daily updates of their favourite team. The modern football club offers fans glances at team training sessions, exclusive interviews, latest rumours, competitions and much more through their Facebook pages.
Let us take a look at the most popular pages by fan count. Note: These numbers are subject to change within seconds of posting this article and are based on all "official" team pages. What makes these teams so popular? Read on to find out!
5. Chelsea FC
1 of 5Fans: 6,832,244
Page Features: Fixtures (By Fanatix): Gives users dates, times and the ability to check into Chelsea's upcoming fixtures.
Competitions: Currently they are giving two people the opportunity of a lifetime to come to London and have a full fledged Chelsea experience.
Store: Purchase kits online.
Blue Flag Initiative: You can upload your picture—along with millions of other people—to have it featured in their "blue flag," which will be posted later.
Supporter Clubs: Users can easily find their nearest Chelsea supporter club.
Chelsea Football Club Facebook page also posts news from the site and video reports from their Youtube channel.
4. Arsenal FC
2 of 5Fans: 7,193,101
Page Features: The Arsenal Player: Information about the next match, including links to pre-match shows and team lineups.
The 125 Project: To celebrate Arsenal's 125th year as a club, they want you to tell them your stories in order to eventually compile them into one great tale.
Store: From jerseys to tours, it has you covered.
EA Sports: Links to EA products and games.
Arsenal feature a lot of fan made photos, and insights into the dressing room.
3. Real Madrid FC
3 of 5Fans: 17,895,194
Page Features: Team 10/11: Links to all the squad memeber's Facebook pages, websites, Twitter and Youtube accounts.
Madridista: Prove that you are a true fan by signing up to Real Madrid's credit card.
Fantasy Manager: Who is the best Real Madrid manager? Pit yourself against other Madrid fantasy members to see who can accumulate the most points throughout the season.
Youtube: Featured videos from the Real Madrid Youtube channel.
Real Madrid C.F. place a great emphasis on the fan, allowing them to take part in a number of competitions as well as send in photos to be chosen for their fan photo of the day!
2. Manchester United
4 of 5Fans: 18,029,298
Page Features: Tour Information: Information about the latest team tour, and how you can get involved with the team.
Join Man United: Show your support for your club by creating a club kit for you to display your picture, choose your name and number and show off to your friends.
Until a few months ago, the Manchester United Facebook Page was the most popular football team on Facebook. Whilst the club doesn't offer much in terms of features, it is constantly updated and encourages users to take part in polls and discussions. The results of which are used in various updates and articles.
1. FC Barcelona
5 of 5Fans: 18,681,706
Page Features: Menu Barca: Links to everything you need as a Barcelona Fan.
e-Catalogue FC Barcelona: Links to fixtures, tables, stats and other match day information.
Biggest Fan: Win a ball signed by all the players by proving to Barcelona you are their biggest fan.
Barcelona Fan Map: See where Barcelona supporters from around the world are located.
FC Barcelona are the most popular football club on Facebook. Photos are updated regularly, whilst players are often on the page to answer questions. Fans of Barcelona get a real look into the club and are ready with all the information for the upcoming fixture. A true online community.
