2. Chelsea F.C. - 2,652,828 Followers
Account -@chelseaFC The battle for the top spot was and is tight, and the Blues are a mere 5,000 followers shy of the top spot at the time of writing. So, why are Chelsea up there? They are a massive global brand, especially in Africa, where players like Drogba, Kalou, and Mikel are household names. Their success on the pitch and relentless marketing campaigns all over the world have elevated the successful club to one of the most recognisable brands on the continents. The account itself is neatly designed - you're not overwhelmed by flashing lights or crests, just subtle pictures of players with blue hands. The tweets are regular and varying in content, and they've tweeted over 27,000 times. They don't follow back any followers though, which might be why they fall
just short of our title-winning club this evening. Are you ready...