Football icon Cristiano Ronaldo has reached a remarkable milestone by becoming one of the first people to reach one billion followers across all his social media platforms.
One of football's all-time greats, Cristiano Ronaldo, now 39 and currently playing for Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia, has captivated fans around the world with his remarkable career. Known for his incredible skill, numerous titles - including five Ballon d'Or awards - and a prolific goal scoring record, Ronaldo's immense popularity extends beyond the pitch to his massive social media following.
Cristiano Ronaldo Hits One Billion Social Media Followers
On 12 September 2024, Ronaldo took to his social media channels to mark the occasion, celebrating his achievement with a warm message to his fans.
“We’ve made history — 1 BILLION followers! This is more than just a number – it’s a testament to our shared passion, drive, and love for the game and beyond. From the streets of Madeira to the biggest stages in the world, I’ve always played for my family and for you, and now 1 billion of us stand together,”
Very humble.
Ronaldo's huge following spans six different platforms, with Instagram leading the way with over 638 million followers. Facebook is his second-largest audience with over 170 million, while X (formerly Twitter) boasts an impressive 113 million followers. Ronaldo is also active on Chinese platforms Weibo and Kuaishou, each with almost 10 million followers.
The milestone comes shortly after Ronaldo's recent foray into YouTube. Since launching his channel on 21 August 2024, he has quickly amassed over 61 million subscribers. With this rapid growth, Ronaldo has set his sights on surpassing MrBeast's subscriber base, although he currently trails by around 315 million.