Douglas Santos, captain of Zenit, surpasses 2 million followers on Instagram after 2026 World Cup match
By OnzeActu · · 1 min read
Douglas Santos saw strong growth on social media with more than 1.5 million additional followers on Instagram overnight, following Brazil's 3-0 victory over Scotland in the 2026 World Cup group stage.
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Brazilian left-back Douglas Santos, captain of Zenit Saint Petersburg and pillar of the national team, saw his popularity explode on Instagram, reaching 2 million subscribers in a single night. This phenomenon occurred after Brazil's third group stage match at the 2026 FIFA World Championship, where the Seleção took over Scotland (3-0). During the meeting, a marathon promotion was launched on a Brazilian show, which led to more than 1.5 million new fans subscribing to the 32-year-old's Instagram profile. Douglas Santos played all of his team's three matches in this World Cup, which began on June 11 and will end on July 19. This rise in popularity highlights the impact and attachment fans have to their captain, both on and off the field.