Star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo continues shattering records on and off the field.
The 39-year-old has now reached 1 billion followers across all his social media platforms, just a month after launching his YouTube channel, which broke records with 10 million subscribers in a single day.
The Portugal and Al Nassr forward took to social media to celebrate this milestone, saying, “We’ve made history — 1 BILLION followers! This achievement is not just a number; it reflects our collective passion, dedication, and love for the game and beyond.”
Ronaldo shared his journey from Madeira to global stardom, emphasizing, “I’ve always played for my family and for you. Now, 1 billion of us stand together.”
He continued, “You’ve been with me through every high and low. This journey is ours, and together, we’ve proven that there are no limits to what we can achieve.”
Here’s the breakdown of Cristiano Ronaldo’s social media followers:
Instagram: 639 million
Facebook: 170.5 million
X (formerly Twitter): 113 million
YouTube: 60.6 million
Recently, Ronaldo scored his 900th career goal in Portugal’s 2-1 UEFA Nations League victory over Croatia, becoming the first player in football history to reach this milestone.
Already the most followed person on Instagram, Ronaldo now leads the overall social media following charts. At 39, he remains a formidable presence on the pitch for both club and country and aspires to reach the 1,000-goal mark, aiming to secure his place in football history.
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first footballer to score 900 goals
