Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce steal Top spot ahead of Ronaldo and Georgina in Top 10 most influential sports couples

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have been crowned as the world’s most influential sports couple in 2024.

The multi-award-winning Grammy pop star and billionaire has consistently made the headlines, since making public her relationship with the Kansas City Chiefs tight end.

Swift and Kelce have now risen to become the no.1 most influential celebrity couple in sports, knocking even the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez off the list entirely.

Despite boasting a combined following of more than 686 million on Instagram alone, the famous football couple could not crack the Top 10.

A recent study conducted by experts at SlotsUp.com, shed spotlight on the world of celebrity couples in sports, uncovering the top 10 most influential pairs.

The research looked into the index score of 40 high-profile couples in the sporting world, using various metrics including average monthly search volume, social media followers across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter, as well as their presence in online newspaper articles.

As mentioned earlier, taking the coveted top spot on the list are none other than pop sensation Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.

With an impressive score of 99.30 out of 100, the duo has been commanding attention globally, with an astounding 41.6 million monthly searches, leaving even established power couple Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez in their wake.

Securing the runner-up position are Kim Kardashian and NFL star Odell Beckham Jr.

Despite recent rumors swirling around their relationship status, the alleged couple  gained an index score of 89.54.

Kim K ond OBJ boast a staggering 382 million Instagram followers, cementing their status as social media royalty.

Meanwhile, the iconic pairing of Victoria and David Beckham clinched the third spot, showcasing their enduring appeal with an overall score of 83.48.

Their combined Facebook following stands strong at 67 million, reaffirming their status as a powerhouse couple both on and off the field.

The Beckham’s have the second-highest combined Facebook following after Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.

Beckham is also miles ahead as the most followed British footballer in the world, while Victoria Beckham, who recently celebrated her 50th birthday in style, also holds her own as one of the most followed WAGS in football.

Not to be overlooked, Kendall Jenner and NBA star Devin Booker landed in fourth place, with a total score of 82.93.

The on-and-off couple's combined Instagram following of 300.2 million underscores their massive influence in the realm of celebrity sports couples.

Rounding out the top five are Ciara and NFL quarterback Russell Wilson, boasting an index score of 75.58.

Their robust social media presence, with a combined following of 80.7 million, solidifies their standing as one of the most influential pairs in the industry.

Russian supermodel Irina Shayk and NFL legend Tom Brady snagged the sixth spot, earning an index score of 75.30.

Despite ranking third in newspaper article mentions, with 160,176 online articles mentioning their name, their impact on social media remains noteworthy.

Actress Gabrielle Union and former NBA player Dwayne Wade secured the seventh position, with a score of 73.07.

The couple combined have a total following of 80.9 million followers across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.

Despite boasting a substantial social media following, they trail behind Ciara and Wilson in terms of online article mentions, with the latter boasting 222% more online articles mentioning their name online.

Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias and former tennis star Anna Kournikova landed in eighth place, with an index score of 71.14.

While their social media following may not surpass others on the list, their enduring popularity remains undeniable.

The couple reportedly welcomed their twins in 2017.

Next on the list is the sports-tech power couple featuring Tennis legend Serena Williams and Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian claimed the ninth spot, with a score of 64.48.

Despite their notable achievements individually, their combined influence places them among the top celebrity athlete couples.

Finally, singer Carrie Underwood and former NHL player Mike Fisher complete the top 10 list, earning an index score of 66.50.

Despite rounding off the rankings, their presence in the elite group underscores their lasting impact in the world of celebrity sports couples.