REVEALED: The Premier League’s favourite pundits of 2023 ranked
- Thierry Henry is the pundit attracting the most attention, with an average of 637,844 Google searches a month
- Roy Keane ranks second with 443,838 searches a month on average
- Peter Crouch comes in third place with a total average of 386,106 searches a month
- Other high-ranking pundits include Micah Richards, Gary Neville and Alex Scott
New data has revealed the top 10 Premier League pundits, commentators, and presenters who are the most talked about globally.
The research conducted by betting experts at smartbettingguide.com analysed a list of 214 Premier League pundits, commentators and presenters to establish which football pundits are the most talked about by the total average monthly search volume of the pundit combined with eight popular search terms related to the role, such as ‘best commentary’ and ‘match analyses’.
Thierry Henry topped the list of pundits receiving the most attention from fans, with a monthly average of 637,844 searches globally. The former Arsenal striker is well known for commentating for the UEFA Champions League on CBS Sports but has more recently been revealed to be one of Amazon Prime Video’s newest pundits. To put into perspective, Henry receives more searches monthly than Ian Wright, Alan Shearer, and Michael Owen combined, who ranked in the bottom three of the top 10 most talked about Premier League pundits listed.
In second place is Roy Keane, with an average of 443,838 monthly searches. The former Manchester United player turned pundit is also among the most successful Irish footballer players. Keane’s mostly known for being a main studio pundit for Sky Sports but has also proven popular on TikTok, with the top hashtags of #roykeane gaining 1.2 billion views, #roykeanesavage gaining 33.9 million views, and #roykeanethegoat gaining 11.2 million views.
In third place is former Liverpool striker Peter Crouch, who has an average of 386,106 monthly searches. Crouch, who appears on TNT Sports, also hosts That Peter Crouch Podcast with Capital Breakfast presenter Chris Stark and former footballer Steve Sidwell.
35-year-old Micah Richards, the youngest punter of the top 10 listed, comes in fourth place with 270,400 monthly searches. The former Manchester City player now works with BBC Sport, Sky Sports and CBS Sports and has 982,000 followers on Instagram.
Gary Neville is closely behind in fifth place with a monthly average search volume of 264,448. Neville, who played for Manchester United his whole career, is now presenting with Sky Sports and boasts 1.9 million followers on Instagram, a million more than fifth place Micah Richards.
At number six is Alex Scott, with an average of 243,685 monthly searches for the pundit. The 39-year-old who broadcasts with BBC Sport is the second youngest pundit to be featured on the top 10.
Rio Ferdinand is at number seven, with 221,540 average monthly searches. The TNT Sports pundit holds the most followers on Instagram out of the top 10 pundits listed, with 6 million followers, which is 216% more followers than Gary Neville.
In eighth place is Arsenal legend Ian Wright, who has recently announced that he is stepping down after 27 years of being a Match of the Day pundit at the end of the season. Wright gains an average of 210,735 searches a month globally.
The former England captain and BBC football analyst Alan Shearer is ninth, with 205,081 average monthly searches.
Finally, rounding off the list in tenth place is TNT Sports pundit Michael Owen, who has 185,585 monthly searches. Alan Shearer and Michael Owen have been recently revealed to be on the list of Amazon Prime Video’s pundits alongside Thierry Henry.
A spokesperson for smartbettingguide.com commented on the findings:: “The Premier League is the biggest league in the world, so it’s interesting to see which pundits are winning over the attention of fans.
“It’s fascinating that the most popular Premier League pundits have been shaped from being trusted football figures. To many, it may come as no surprise that Thierry Henry placed first, as he is considered one of the most prolific goal-scorers of all time and named Arsenal’s greatest-ever player, earning him a lot of credibility.
“The top 10 most talked about pundits possess the knack for articulating their vast knowledge of the sport, often providing unique perspectives from their career that enlighten and entertain viewers. Their words and insights can shape the narratives surrounding the league, impacting how fans perceive, appreciate, and discuss football – elevating the game beyond the 90 minutes on the pitch.
“The popularity of these pundits is further magnified by their engaging presence on various media platforms. Their appearances on TV shows, podcasts, and social media platforms ensure they are part of daily football conversation. ”
Credit to https://smartbettingguide.com/ who conducted this study
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