Top 70 Nike Influencers in 2026
The September 2026 snapshot of top 70 nike influencers in 2026 covers 70 public Instagram profiles with 93M combined followers. Median audience size is 148K (mean 1.3M), which tells you the typical creator on this list is smaller than the headline names — a few large accounts pull the average up.
Average engagement across the ranking is 2.7% (median 2%). That is 1.1pp below the 3.8% nike industry midpoint we use for 2026 Instagram, and 1.2pp above the ~1.55% all-niche Instagram average. The top three accounts hold 50% of the list’s followers, so a “book the ranking” campaign would be buying concentration, not a flat roster.
On this mix, a single organic feed post typically budgets $3,040–$11,389 and a Reel $5,217–$17,399 before usage rights (public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.95× nike premium). A five-creator test usually lands around $15,200–$56,945.
Key takeaways for nike in September 2026
- Megan Rapinoe, Rodrygo Goes, Phil Foden currently sit at the top of this nike ranking.
- Follower mix: 11.4% nano, 31.4% micro, 35.7% mid, 18.6% mega. Dominant tier: mid.
- Geography: 9 countries on the list, led by United States (4.3%) and Italy (4.3%).
- 57 profiles link out to a live or curated Instagram handle; 57 are verified public figures with self-hosted photos.
- Highest engagement on the list is Michaela Meyer at 6.2%, which is not the largest audience (Rodrygo Goes at 23M). That gap is the usual “don’t sort only by followers” lesson.
- Do not brief a hobby account like a lifestyle page. If they teach quilting, the product has to live in a quilting workflow.
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Nike Influencers ranked
Megan Rapinoe ✓ Mega United States
@mrapinoeMegan Rapinoe is an entrepreneur from United States with an engaged Instagram audience. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Rodrygo Goes Mega
@rodrygogoesRodrygo Goes is a nike creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Phil Foden Mega
@philfodenPhil Foden is a nike influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Alejandro Garnacho Mega
@garnacho7Alejandro Garnacho is a nike content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Cole Jermaine Palmer Mega
@colepalmer10Cole Jermaine Palmer is a nike public figure with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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João Cancelo Mega
@jpcancelo‘Sempre fui sonhador, é isso que me mantém vivo…’
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Jamal Musiala Mega
@jamalmusiala10Jamal Musiala is a nike influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Jah Mega
@nyjahJah is a nike content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Sam Kerr Mega
@samanthakerr20Sam Kerr is a athlete creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Sergiño Dest Mega
@sgd_2Player of PSV / USMNT / Nike Athlete
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Sabrina Ionescu Mega
@sabrina_iSabrina Ionescu is a basketball influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Leah Williamson Mega
@leahwilliamsonnLeah Williamson is a female soccer influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Chloe Kim Mega
@chloekimSnowboarder 2x Olympic Gold Medalist ❤️ ❤️
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Jakob Ingebrigtsen Macro
@jakobing🇳🇴 middle distance runnerOlympic Champion 1500m & 5000m 🇯🇵🇫🇷 🏎️:
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Jéssica Silva Macro
@jessiicasilva10Jéssica Silva is a nike content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Debinha Miri Mid
@debinhaa7Professional soccer player for KC current
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Sifan Hassan Mid
@sifanhassanStart with Bismillah. End with Alhamdulillah. Appreciate with SubhanAllah. Hope with Insha'Allah. & life will be blessed by Allah.
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Georgia Stanway Mid
@stanwaygeorgiaGeorgia Stanway is a nike influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Lauren Hemp Mid
@lauren_hempLauren Hemp is a nike content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Kirsty Godso Mid
@kirstygodsoGlobal Trainer // Energy DealerFounder ⚡🔥 Burn with me NTC App💌
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Rasheedat Ajibade Mid
@rasheedatt10🇳🇬 💼 🎙: Brand Mgt: ✍🏽: OF GOD🙏🏾
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Faith Kipyegon Mid
@faithkipyegonMom of Alyn 💗 World Record holder 1500m & mile | Triple Olympic & World Champion 1500m | | |
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Caroline Graham Hansen Mid
@graham95Nike athlete | FC Barcelona | Norwegian national team🇳🇴
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Tyler Adams Mid
@tyler.adamsTyler Adams is a nike public figure with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Caster Semenya Mid
@castersemenya800mAthlete Powered by Nike & WipholdAuthor of: The Race To Be Myself Manager:
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Jessica Hull Mid
@jessicaahull🇦🇺 2 x Olympian | Olympic Silver Medalist 🥈World Bronze Medalist 🥉Professional Runner for NIKE Management:
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Adriana Silva Mid
@adrianasilva_16Adriana Silva is a nike content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Grace Geyoro Mid
@grace_geyoroGrace Geyoro is a nike public figure with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Coach Bennett Mid
@coachbennettNike Running Global Head CoachThis is about running.This is not about running.
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Lotte Wubben-Moy Mid
@lottewubbenmoyLotte Wubben-Moy is a nike influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Joe Holder Mid
@joeholder♾We Design Structures for Health The Ocho System™️
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Antonee Robinson Mid
@antonee_jediAntonee Robinson is a nike public figure with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Missy-Bo Kearns Mid
@missybokearnsMissy-Bo Kearns is a nike creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Cole Hocker Mid
@colehockerOlympic ChampionOlympic Record HolderNike RunningManager: Agent:
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Ricardo Pepi Mid
@pepi_ricardoRicardo Pepi is a nike content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Kadeisha Buchanan Micro
@keishaballa🇯🇲🙏🏾🇨🇦Canadian Women's National Team ( Football Club Women ( AthleteFor inquiries:
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Charlie Davies Micro
@charliedavies09Charlie Davies is a nike creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Hayley Wilson Micro
@hayleykwilsonNIKE SB DUNK COLOURWAY PART ⬇️
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Francesco Puppi Micro
@francesco.puppiPro trail runner for + other thingsSpecialized in madness and pain cave tales co-founder
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Raevyn Rogers Micro
@raealex35God Fearing ✝️ Olympic Medalist / Nike AthleteWellness, Style & Community AdvocateLA 📍 Houston Made. Empowering the future
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Donavan Brazier Micro
@donavanbrazierDonavan Brazier is a nike creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Mariel Micro
@marielgrrAmbassador Full🫀 Powered by Fascinated by THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE
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Sinclaire Johnson Micro
@sinclairejohnsonPro runner | FL native living in PDXAmerican Record HolderUS 1500m Champ ‘22Managed by &
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Jessica Woods Micro
@jeslynnycCoach Founder Director of Community + PartnershipsEmail below👇to work with me
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Chris Nilsen Micro
@nilsenvaultNike Athlete 🇺🇸 Pole vaulter - 6.05m/19’10.5” - American Indoor RecordOlympic Silver🥈 2x Olympian
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Tara Anika Nicolas Micro
@taraanicolasActing Trainer Reiki & Meditation et ChocolatHaitian • DC • UPenn
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Edwige Ahonto Micro
@edwige_ahontoEdwige Ahonto is a nike content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Ana Furia Micro
@ana.furiaAna Furia is a nike public figure with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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Charlie Hunter Micro
@charliehunter_0Charlie Hunter is a nike creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
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David Ribich Nano
@dmribichPassionate storyteller through sport ♾️
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Noah Kibet Nano
@noahkibet_🇰🇪World Indoor silver medalist 🥈World U20 bronze medalist 🥉 athlete 800m 1:44.88
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Addie Bracy Nano
@addiebracyAthlete / ACGDirector / Coach / Co-founder / / Mental Training for Ultrarunning
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Drew Holmen Nano
@drew_holmenTrail RunnerTortilla Chips & Pesto Enthusiast Nike Trail | by
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Mercedes Owens Nano
@mercedesowensHIIT GIRL 🧨chief instructor
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Michaela Meyer Nano
@_michaela_meyer💫 professional runner for & fan📍 Utah
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McKenna Keegan Nano
@mkeegan123pro runner for nova track & field
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Sophy Wang Nano
@yogisophyYogi • Nike Yoga Master Teacher May your heart sing and inner vision be clear🪭Shanghai & Vancouver island
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Adeline Nguyen Mid Milan
@adelineglowSpecialist creator and nike creator known for community tips. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
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Ruby Lim Mid Madrid
@ruby.worldNike content creator from Madrid. Posts about behind-the-scenes, tutorials, and connecting with an engaged community.
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Vicente Kovac ✓ Mid Ho Chi Minh City
@vicentehqCreating tutorials and community tips as a nike content creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
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Emerson Fischer Micro Lagos
@emerson.fischerEmerson is a nike enthusiast based in Lagos, sharing tutorials and community tips.
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Andre Lindqvist Mid Montreal
@andre84Educator and nike creator known for behind-the-scenes. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
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Vicente Rahman Mid Dallas, TX
@vicente_rahmanHobbyist and nike creator known for behind-the-scenes. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
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Emerson Thompson Micro Naples
@emerson.thompsonEmerson is a nike content creator based in Naples, sharing community tips and how-to content.
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Taylor Jackson Micro Bali
@lifetaylorHobbyist and nike creator known for community tips. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
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Vicente Mehta ✓ Micro Nairobi
@vicente_mehtaNike hobbyist from Nairobi. Posts about tutorials, how-to content, and connecting with an engaged community.
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Reese Foster Micro Birmingham
@reese_fosterCreating behind-the-scenes and community tips as a nike content creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
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Noah Patel Micro Brooklyn, NY
@noah.patelCreating how-to content and community tips as a nike specialist creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.
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Elsa Virtanen Micro Naples
@elsavirtanenSpecialist creator and nike creator known for how-to content. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
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Aarav Bianchi Micro Madrid
@aaravbianchiSpecialist creator and nike creator known for reviews. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.
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Estimated Instagram rates for this mix
Planning ranges from public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.95× nike adjustment. They are not quotes from the creators below. Usage rights and whitelisting typically add 30–50%.
| Deliverable | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Typical feed post on this list | $3,040 | $11,389 |
| Typical Reel on this list | $5,217 | $17,399 |
| Five-creator test campaign (feed) | $15,200 | $56,945 |
What this nike influencers ranking actually shows
How-to content with a named method. Tiny specialist audiences punch above their follower weight on conversion because every viewer is already in-market. On this specific list the median account has been posting since around 2013 (average age ~9.5 years; oldest 2011, newest 2023) with roughly 4,555 posts — enough history that you can actually audit a grid before you brief.
Primary language on the roster is English (90%). A meaningful secondary slice is Italian (4.3%) — write the caption language into the brief if you care about comment quality.
Where gender is labelled, the split is 34 female / 22 male (14 unlabelled). Use that as a casting hint, not a quota.
Follower-tier mix
| Tier | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nano (<10K) | 8 | 11.4% |
| Micro (10K–100K) | 22 | 31.4% |
| Mid (100K–500K) | 25 | 35.7% |
| Macro (500K–1M) | 2 | 2.9% |
| Mega (1M+) | 13 | 18.6% |
Where they are based
| Country | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 3 | 4.3% |
| Italy | 3 | 4.3% |
| Spain | 2 | 2.9% |
| Vietnam | 1 | 1.4% |
| Nigeria | 1 | 1.4% |
How to brief nike influencers
- The creator is an expert — let them reject a talking point that would embarrass them in their community.
- Send the actual tool/product, not just talking points.
- Saves and tutorial completions beat raw views.
Formats that usually work here: tutorial Reels, tool reviews, community AMAs, before/after carousels. Read the ranking methodology or the 2026 rate guide.
Nike Influencers vs related lists
Nike Influencers averages 0.1pp less engagement than AI Influencers and has a larger median audience (148K vs 137K).
Nike Influencers averages 0.8pp more engagement than Cosplay Influencers and has a smaller median audience (148K vs 623K).
Nike Influencers averages 1pp less engagement than Watch Influencers and has a larger median audience (148K vs 27.6K).
| List | Creators | Median followers | Avg. ER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nike Influencers (this page) | 70 | 148K | 2.7% |
| AI Influencers | 70 | 137K | 2.8% |
| Cosplay Influencers | 100 | 623K | 1.9% |
| Watch Influencers | 100 | 27.6K | 3.7% |
Snapshot compiled September 2026 from 70 ranked profiles (57 verified public figures, 13 additional directory listings). Industry engagement midpoints and rate bands are public 2026 Instagram benchmarks, not private platform data. Full methodology.
Nike Influencers — frequently asked questions
Who are the top nike influencers in 2026?
Our September 2026 ranking of 70 nike influencers is led by Megan Rapinoe, Rodrygo Goes, Phil Foden. Combined they represent 93M followers, with an average engagement of 2.7%. 57 entries are verified public figures. The order blends audience size with engagement so a quiet mega-account does not automatically beat a louder mid-tier creator.
How is this nike list ranked?
Creators are ordered by a blend of followers, engagement rate and posting consistency. Verified public figures with self-hosted photos surface first when we have them. The page also publishes the list’s own maths — median 148K followers, 2.7% average ER, 50% of reach in the top three — so you can see whether you are looking at a concentrated or diversified niche.
What engagement rate is good for nike Instagram accounts?
For nike we treat ~3.8% as the 2026 industry midpoint (specialist hobbies (how-to, pets, crafts, education) are Instagram’s engagement leaders in 2026 tables). This list averages 2.7%, which is 1.1pp below that midpoint. Nano and micro accounts should beat the midpoint; mega accounts can sit well below it and still be efficient on raw impressions.
How much do nike influencers charge in 2026?
Using public Instagram rate bands weighted by this list’s follower mix and a 0.95× niche adjustment, one organic feed post on a typical account here is $3,040–$11,389; a Reel is $5,217–$17,399. Usage rights, exclusivity and whitelisting usually add 30–50%. These are planning ranges, not quotes from the creators on this page.
Where are these nike influencers based?
The ranking spans 9 countries. The largest shares are United States (4.3%), Italy (4.3%), Spain (2.9%). If you need a single market, filter the table by country before you export a shortlist.
How can I contact these nike influencers?
57 public figures on this page link through to Instagram. We do not publish private emails for real people. For a spreadsheet of campaign-ready contacts, request a targeted list — we only include adults who are publicly doing creator work.
How often is the nike list updated?
Figures on this page were compiled for September 2026. Rankings move as follower counts, engagement and newly surfaced public figures change. Treat it as a current snapshot, not a lifetime league table.
What campaign formats work best with nike?
The highest-performing briefs in this niche usually mix tutorial Reels, tool reviews and before/after carousels. Lead with one hero Reel, support it with a feed post or carousel, and keep Stories for time-sensitive offers or codes.