Ronaldo Makes History as First to Reach 1 Billion Social Media Followers

On September 13 (Friday), Cristiano Ronaldo made history by becoming the first person ever to reach 1 billion followers across all social media platforms. The 39-year-old Portuguese and Al Nassr forward already holds the title for the most followers on Instagram, with over 600 million, and recently set multiple YouTube records after launching his channel ‘UR. Cristiano.’

The channel reached 50 million subscribers in less than a week, a new platform record. Additionally, his first video, released on August 21, gained over 1 million subscribers in just 90 minutes. Ronaldo also streamed a live counter on his YouTube channel as he approached the remarkable 1-billion milestone.

To celebrate the achievement, Ronaldo shared an emotional message on X (formerly Twitter), where he has over 100 million followers. He wrote, “We’ve made history — 1 BILLION followers! This is more than just a number; it’s a symbol of our shared passion, dedication, and love for the game and beyond. From the streets of Madeira to the grandest stages in the world, I’ve always played for my family and for all of you.

Now, 1 billion of us are united. You’ve supported me through every high and low, and this journey has been ours together. We’ve shown there are no limits to what we can achieve. Thank you for believing in me, supporting me, and being a part of my life. The best is yet to come, and together, we’ll continue pushing, winning, and making history.”

At 39, Ronaldo remains a top figure in football. Recently, he became the first player to surpass 900 career goals, reaching the milestone with a decisive goal in Portugal’s UEFA Nations League match against Croatia.

In addition to his international success, Ronaldo continues to make an impact on the field as a regular player for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Arabia league. Both on and off the pitch, he continues to captivate audiences during the final chapter of his illustrious football career.