Data updated: July 2026
Thomas van der plaetsen ✓
@vanderplaetsen · Instagram · ZA · sports
About Thomas van der plaetsen
Thomas van der Plaetsen is a micro-influencer and expert athlete based in South Africa, recognized for his achievements as a 2x Olympic decathlete. His content primarily focuses on sports, self-improvement, and community events, showcasing his journey and insights. With a strong emphasis on motivation and authenticity, he engages his audience through various formats, including reels, stories, long-form videos, and live streams. Some content may require brand review.
@vanderplaetsen's followers & following
@vanderplaetsen currently has 12,028 followers on Instagram and follows 542 accounts, a follower-to-following ratio of 22.19. That places the account in the micro tier of sports creators.
@vanderplaetsen's content
@vanderplaetsen has published 406 posts to date, working across reels, stories, long-form-video, live-streams. The account's content is classified under sports, self-improvement, community-events. Bio: “2x Olympic decathlete | Public Speaker | @backontrackfoundation | Kayaked through Belgium for children's cancer | Special Forces S03 op @vtm…”
AI quality check on @vanderplaetsen
Zaver's AI analyzed this account across 20+ parameters before listing it publicly. No blocking issues were detected in our standard screening.
- Audience location & demographics
- Engagement quality & authenticity
- Follower growth patterns
- Signs of purchased followers
- Content niche classification
- Brand safety screening
- Posting activity & consistency
- Language & audience fit
@vanderplaetsen's rankings on Zaver
Based on follower count among creators that passed Zaver's indexing quality bar.
@vanderplaetsen's audience
Audience snapshot
60% male · 40% female
Core age group25-34
The audience of Thomas van der Plaetsen skews slightly male at 60% and primarily falls within the 25-34 age range. His followers are predominantly located in South Africa, indicating a localized engagement within his community.
Collaboration pricing
Price tierPremium
Get the AI fair-price estimate → free trialWhich brands fit Thomas van der plaetsen?
Brands in the sports, health, and wellness sectors may find a suitable partnership with Thomas van der Plaetsen. His background as an athlete and focus on self-improvement align well with products and services that promote an active lifestyle and personal development.
Frequently asked questions
How many Instagram followers does @vanderplaetsen have?
As of July 2026, @vanderplaetsen has 12,028 followers (12K) on Instagram, follows 542 accounts, and has published 406 posts. Zaver refreshes these numbers on a rolling basis.
How do I contact @vanderplaetsen?
Verified contact details for @vanderplaetsen — including business email where available — are held in Zaver, alongside contacts for millions of other Instagram creators. Zaver users can unlock them instantly and reach out from your own inbox. Unlock @vanderplaetsen's contact info — free trial →
How much does @vanderplaetsen charge for a sponsored post?
@vanderplaetsen sits in the premium price tier on Zaver, based on follower scale, engagement and niche. Zaver's AI pricing model also produces a fair per-post price range with justification, so brands can negotiate from data instead of guessing. Get the AI fair-price estimate →
What is @vanderplaetsen's net worth?
@vanderplaetsen's net worth isn't publicly verified, and Zaver doesn't estimate personal wealth. What can be assessed is sponsored-post earning potential: with 12K followers and a premium price tier in sports, brand collaborations are a meaningful income stream — Zaver's AI pricing model estimates what each placement is worth. See the earning-potential estimate →
Does @vanderplaetsen have fake followers?
Zaver's AI authenticity check scores @vanderplaetsen 98/100, based on 20+ signals including engagement quality, follower growth patterns and signs of purchased followers. That indicates a predominantly genuine audience. Run the full authenticity check →
Who follows @vanderplaetsen?
@vanderplaetsen's 12K followers skew 60% male / 40% female, core age group 25-34. Full audience breakdowns — age bands, gender split and country-level distribution — are part of @vanderplaetsen's report on Zaver.
Which influencers are similar to @vanderplaetsen?
Zaver lists comparable sports creators in South Africa in the "Influencers like @vanderplaetsen" section on this page, matched by niche, audience size and engagement. Zaver users can also search all 42,421 vetted sports creators with plain-English queries.
What is the follower count?
Thomas van der Plaetsen has 12,028 followers.
What is the engagement rate?
The engagement rate for Thomas van der Plaetsen is not available.
What is the collaboration pricing?
The collaboration pricing is estimated to be in the premium tier.
What is the content niche?
Thomas primarily focuses on sports, with additional content in self-improvement and community events.
