Bayern-Borussia Dortmund : the two German giants face off not only on the pitch

As Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich prepare to open the German season in the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup, their rivalry extends well beyond the pitch. On Instagram, Bayern hold a commanding lead with 45.2 million followers, more than double Dortmund’s 20.7 million, reflecting a broader and more international fanbase.

The gap widens when comparing individual players. Bayern’s Harry Kane tops the list with twenty million followers, boosted by his global profile as England captain. Manuel Neuer follows with fifteen million, while Michael Olise reaches 11.2 million after a breakout season. Luis Díaz and Jamal Musiala also post strong numbers, each above seven million.

Dortmund’s figures are far more modest: Jobe Bellingham leads with 4.6 million, ahead of Ramy Bensebaini and Emre Can. In this off‑field Klassiker, Bayern win decisively, asserting social‑media supremacy alongside their traditional footballing power.