Top 70 Nike Influencers in 2026

70 creators ranked 93M combined followers Avg. engagement 2.7% Median 148K Updated September 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.

93MCombined followers
148KMedian audience
2.7%Avg. engagement · niche midpoint 3.8%
50%Followers held by the top 3
9Countries · led by United States
57Verified public figures on this list

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

70 creators
1.
Megan Rapinoe

Megan Rapinoe Mega United States

@mrapinoe

Megan Rapinoe is an entrepreneur from United States with an engaged Instagram audience. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

2M Followers 11.9K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 1,541 Posts United States
Verified creator entrepreneurNikecreatorcommunity

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

2.
Rodrygo Goes

Rodrygo Goes Mega

@rodrygogoes

Rodrygo Goes is a nike creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

23M Followers 144K Avg. Likes 0.7% Engagement 8,206 Posts
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Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

3.
Phil Foden

Phil Foden Mega

@philfoden

Phil Foden is a nike influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

13M Followers 68.3K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 9,252 Posts
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Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

4.
Alejandro Garnacho

Alejandro Garnacho Mega

@garnacho7

Alejandro Garnacho is a nike content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

12M Followers 107K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 5,141 Posts
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Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

5.
Cole Jermaine Palmer

Cole Jermaine Palmer Mega

@colepalmer10

Cole 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.

8.5M Followers 59.3K Avg. Likes 1% Engagement 8,780 Posts
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Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

7.
Jamal Musiala

Jamal Musiala Mega

@jamalmusiala10

Jamal Musiala is a nike influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

7M Followers 44.2K Avg. Likes 0.9% Engagement 2,005 Posts
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Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

8.
Jah

Jah Mega

@nyjah

Jah is a nike content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

5.2M Followers 32.5K Avg. Likes 0.7% Engagement 5,830 Posts
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Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

9.
Sam Kerr

Sam Kerr Mega

@samanthakerr20

Sam Kerr is a athlete creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

1.8M Followers 14.5K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 1,831 Posts
athleteNikecreatorcommunity

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

11.
Sabrina Ionescu

Sabrina Ionescu Mega

@sabrina_i

Sabrina Ionescu is a basketball influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

1.5M Followers 12K Avg. Likes 1.1% Engagement 7,281 Posts
basketballNikecreatorcommunity

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

12.
Leah Williamson

Leah Williamson Mega

@leahwilliamsonn

Leah Williamson is a female soccer influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

1.3M Followers 8.6K Avg. Likes 0.8% Engagement 5,080 Posts
female soccerNikecreatorcommunity

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

15.
Jéssica Silva

Jéssica Silva Macro

@jessiicasilva10

Jéssica Silva is a nike content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

731K Followers 7.1K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 6,342 Posts
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Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

17.
Sifan Hassan

Sifan Hassan Mid

@sifanhassan

Start with Bismillah. End with Alhamdulillah. Appreciate with SubhanAllah. Hope with Insha'Allah. & life will be blessed by Allah.

492K Followers 6.6K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 9,213 Posts
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Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

18.
Georgia Stanway

Georgia Stanway Mid

@stanwaygeorgia

Georgia Stanway is a nike influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

466K Followers 11K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 6,171 Posts
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Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

19.
Lauren Hemp

Lauren Hemp Mid

@lauren_hemp

Lauren Hemp is a nike content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

404K Followers 7.1K Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 6,765 Posts
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Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

24.
Tyler Adams

Tyler Adams Mid

@tyler.adams

Tyler Adams is a nike public figure with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

293K Followers 4.8K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 1,947 Posts
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Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

26.
Jessica Hull

Jessica Hull Mid

@jessicaahull

🇦🇺 2 x Olympian | Olympic Silver Medalist 🥈World Bronze Medalist 🥉Professional Runner for NIKE Management:

190K Followers 2.9K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 2,906 Posts
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Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

27.
Adriana Silva

Adriana Silva Mid

@adrianasilva_16

Adriana Silva is a nike content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

188K Followers 3.6K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 5,875 Posts
nikecreatorcommunityhowto

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

28.
Grace Geyoro

Grace Geyoro Mid

@grace_geyoro

Grace Geyoro is a nike public figure with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

187K Followers 2.1K Avg. Likes 2% Engagement 1,711 Posts
nikecreatorcommunityhowto

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

30.
Lotte Wubben-Moy

Lotte Wubben-Moy Mid

@lottewubbenmoy

Lotte Wubben-Moy is a nike influencer with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

171K Followers 2.3K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 8,690 Posts
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Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

32.
Antonee Robinson

Antonee Robinson Mid

@antonee_jedi

Antonee Robinson is a nike public figure with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

146K Followers 2.7K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 5,123 Posts
nikecreatorcommunityhowto

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

33.
Missy-Bo Kearns

Missy-Bo Kearns Mid

@missybokearns

Missy-Bo Kearns is a nike creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

139K Followers 3.3K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 3,433 Posts
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Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

35.
Ricardo Pepi

Ricardo Pepi Mid

@pepi_ricardo

Ricardo Pepi is a nike content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

111K Followers 1.6K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 6,901 Posts
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Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

37.
Charlie Davies

Charlie Davies Micro

@charliedavies09

Charlie Davies is a nike creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

95.2K Followers 3.1K Avg. Likes 4.4% Engagement 1,704 Posts
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Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

40.
Raevyn Rogers

Raevyn Rogers Micro

@raealex35

God Fearing ✝️ Olympic Medalist / Nike AthleteWellness, Style & Community AdvocateLA 📍 Houston Made. Empowering the future

47.6K Followers 681 Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 512 Posts
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Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

41.
Donavan Brazier

Donavan Brazier Micro

@donavanbrazier

Donavan Brazier is a nike creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

45.3K Followers 1.1K Avg. Likes 3.6% Engagement 5,698 Posts
nikecreatorcommunityhowto

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

42.
Mariel

Mariel Micro

@marielgrr

Ambassador Full🫀 Powered by Fascinated by THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE

33.9K Followers 704 Avg. Likes 3.6% Engagement 7,559 Posts
nikecreatorcommunityhowto

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

44.
Jessica Woods

Jessica Woods Micro

@jeslynnyc

Coach Founder Director of Community + PartnershipsEmail below👇to work with me

26.9K Followers 822 Avg. Likes 4.6% Engagement 7,512 Posts
new york runningNikecreatorcommunity

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

45.
Chris Nilsen

Chris Nilsen Micro

@nilsenvault

Nike Athlete 🇺🇸 Pole vaulter - 6.05m/19’10.5” - American Indoor RecordOlympic Silver🥈 2x Olympian

24.9K Followers 720 Avg. Likes 3.3% Engagement 1,474 Posts
nikecreatorcommunityhowto

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

47.
Edwige Ahonto

Edwige Ahonto Micro

@edwige_ahonto

Edwige Ahonto is a nike content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

14.5K Followers 394 Avg. Likes 3.1% Engagement 3,164 Posts
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Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

48.
Ana Furia

Ana Furia Micro

@ana.furia

Ana Furia is a nike public figure with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

12.4K Followers 352 Avg. Likes 4.3% Engagement 6,946 Posts
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Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

49.
Charlie Hunter

Charlie Hunter Micro

@charliehunter_0

Charlie Hunter is a nike creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.

10.1K Followers 173 Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 9,450 Posts
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Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

51.
Noah Kibet

Noah Kibet Nano

@noahkibet_

🇰🇪World Indoor silver medalist 🥈World U20 bronze medalist 🥉 athlete 800m 1:44.88

8.7K Followers 437 Avg. Likes 6.1% Engagement 3,719 Posts
nikecreatorcommunityhowto

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

57.
Sophy Wang

Sophy Wang Nano

@yogisophy

Yogi • Nike Yoga Master Teacher May your heart sing and inner vision be clear🪭Shanghai & Vancouver island

675 Followers 21 Avg. Likes 5.5% Engagement 6,731 Posts
nikecreatorcommunityhowto

Contact: via Instagram profile ↗

58.

Adeline Nguyen Mid Milan

@adelineglow

Specialist creator and nike creator known for community tips. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.

297K Followers 5.8K Avg. Likes 2.2% Engagement 3,794 Posts Italy
Nikecreatorcommunityhowto

Contact: via Instagram profile

59.

Ruby Lim Mid Madrid

@ruby.world

Nike content creator from Madrid. Posts about behind-the-scenes, tutorials, and connecting with an engaged community.

250K Followers 4.4K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 3,477 Posts Spain
Nikecreatorcommunityhowto

Contact: via Instagram profile

60.

Vicente Kovac Mid Ho Chi Minh City

@vicentehq

Creating tutorials and community tips as a nike content creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.

255K Followers 6.7K Avg. Likes 2.1% Engagement 2,690 Posts Vietnam
Nikecreatorcommunityhowto

Contact: via Instagram profile

61.

Emerson Fischer Micro Lagos

@emerson.fischer

Emerson is a nike enthusiast based in Lagos, sharing tutorials and community tips.

95.3K Followers 3.4K Avg. Likes 3.4% Engagement 3,218 Posts Nigeria
Nikecreatorcommunityhowto

Contact: via Instagram profile

62.

Andre Lindqvist Mid Montreal

@andre84

Educator and nike creator known for behind-the-scenes. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.

103K Followers 2.9K Avg. Likes 2.3% Engagement 3,551 Posts Canada
Nikecreatorcommunityhowto

Contact: via Instagram profile

63.

Vicente Rahman Mid Dallas, TX

@vicente_rahman

Hobbyist and nike creator known for behind-the-scenes. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.

150K Followers 2.4K Avg. Likes 1.7% Engagement 3,471 Posts United States
Nikecreatorcommunityhowto

Contact: via Instagram profile

64.

Emerson Thompson Micro Naples

@emerson.thompson

Emerson is a nike content creator based in Naples, sharing community tips and how-to content.

79.7K Followers 2.3K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 1,328 Posts Italy
Nikecreatorcommunityhowto

Contact: via Instagram profile

65.

Taylor Jackson Micro Bali

@lifetaylor

Hobbyist and nike creator known for community tips. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.

60K Followers 2K Avg. Likes 4.1% Engagement 2,393 Posts Indonesia
Nikecreatorcommunityhowto

Contact: via Instagram profile

66.

Vicente Mehta Micro Nairobi

@vicente_mehta

Nike hobbyist from Nairobi. Posts about tutorials, how-to content, and connecting with an engaged community.

61K Followers 2.9K Avg. Likes 4.5% Engagement 1,660 Posts Kenya
Nikecreatorcommunityhowto

Contact: via Instagram profile

67.

Reese Foster Micro Birmingham

@reese_foster

Creating behind-the-scenes and community tips as a nike content creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.

56.4K Followers 2.4K Avg. Likes 4.6% Engagement 6,585 Posts United Kingdom
Nikecreatorcommunityhowto

Contact: via Instagram profile

68.

Noah Patel Micro Brooklyn, NY

@noah.patel

Creating how-to content and community tips as a nike specialist creator. Reach out for paid collaborations and sponsorships.

45K Followers 1.9K Avg. Likes 4.6% Engagement 711 Posts United States
Nikecreatorcommunityhowto

Contact: via Instagram profile

69.

Elsa Virtanen Micro Naples

@elsavirtanen

Specialist creator and nike creator known for how-to content. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.

31.7K Followers 835 Avg. Likes 3.2% Engagement 752 Posts Italy
Nikecreatorcommunityhowto

Contact: via Instagram profile

70.

Aarav Bianchi Micro Madrid

@aaravbianchi

Specialist creator and nike creator known for reviews. Open to brand partnerships and collaborations.

13.1K Followers 650 Avg. Likes 4.4% Engagement 1,209 Posts Spain
Nikecreatorcommunityhowto

Contact: via Instagram profile

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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%.

DeliverableLowHigh
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

TierCreatorsShare
Nano (<10K)811.4%
Micro (10K–100K)2231.4%
Mid (100K–500K)2535.7%
Macro (500K–1M)22.9%
Mega (1M+)1318.6%

Where they are based

CountryCreatorsShare
United States34.3%
Italy34.3%
Spain22.9%
Vietnam11.4%
Nigeria11.4%

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).

ListCreatorsMedian followersAvg. ER
Nike Influencers (this page)70148K2.7%
AI Influencers70137K2.8%
Cosplay Influencers100623K1.9%
Watch Influencers10027.6K3.7%

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.