Collocations for follower - noun

ardent, close, enthusiastic, keen
a keen follower of football

dedicated, devoted, devout, faithful, loyal, true
a true follower of Islam

local | sports | cricket, football, rugby, etc.

band

have
She still has many loyal followers.

attract | lead
The myth says that he led a small band of followers to seek their fortune in distant lands.

among sb''s ~
The king was not powerful enough to command respect among his followers.