Hansi Flick, the head coach of FC Barcelona, launched his official Instagram account and quickly garnered over 1.3 million followers within the first day. Within just one hour, he accumulated 283,000 fans, illustrating his rapid rise in online popularity.
Flick chose to join the digital world to expand his audience, and notably follows only 27 accounts: the official FC Barcelona profile and the 26 players from the first team he manages.
He has made one post and shared two stories on his social media account, which has generated significant interest among fans. In his inaugural post, Flick expressed his excitement about being on Instagram, while his second post was a tribute to the victims of a tragic train accident in Toledo, Spain, where 69 individuals lost their lives, with 34 still hospitalized.
Hansi Flick: “I’m very happy to share moments from my daily life at Barcelona”
His first post received over 1.3 million likes. The 61-year-old coach also featured in two Instagram stories.
In his initial message to fans, he said, “Hello, Barcelona fans! I’m very happy to share moments from my daily life at Barça. Thank you so much for your support. Long live Barça!” He concluded his message with a greeting in Catalan, strengthening his connection with the club and its supporters. Flick has managed 130 matches for the Catalan team and holds a contract until June 30, 2028.
