Cristiano Ronaldo is about to break yet another record, albeit this time outside the football pitch. Ronaldo was all over social media in the last two weeks, owing to the launch of his YouTube channel, UR Cristiano. The account has quickly reached all corners of the world and is the quickest in history to 60 million subscribers. On the back of his YouTube handle, Cristiano Ronaldo is nearing an unprecedented one billion subscribers on his social networks.
The Portuguese captain, who is in the twilight years of his football career has ventured into various arenas in recent times. His YouTube account witnessed a massively successful launch. The 39-year-old has already uploaded 37 videos on the channel which has attracted millions of clicks from all over the world. With the one billion mark only a matter of time, Cristiano Ronaldo has launched a live tracker of his social media followers which is currently less than 700k away from the coveted target.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s unparalleled fame on social media
With his rise as the most popular footballer on the planet, Cristiano Ronaldo has been smart enough to build his fame on the Internet. Consequently, he has been able to connect with his fans all over the globe, whilst also dedicating to brand endorsements. Ronaldo is the most followed individual on Instagram with 638 million followers. The Al Nassr man also has a wide following on various other social media platforms like Facebook, X, Kuaishou, and Weibo.
Cristiano Ronaldo has also established himself as an accomplished influencer on Instagram. According to reports, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner charges and earns an amount close to €3 million for each of his posts on Instagram. Ronaldo regularly shares updates surrounding his life, career, and brand commitments, which yields him a sizable income. As the former Real Madrid man nears his retirement from football, it is easy to imagine himself becoming an all-rounded star on social media and a well-equipped influencer.