Cristiano Ronaldo has made a habit out of breaking records, and has now crossed one billion followers on social media. The striker recently achieved the total of 900 career goals, and has now made history off the field as well.
The break-up of the figure is as follows: 600 million followers on Instagram, 100 million on X (erstwhile X) and 170 million Facebook and 60 million subscribers on YouTube, summing up to 1 billion followers on social media.
Cristiano Ronaldo achieved 1 billion followers on social media
Cristiano Ronaldo is the first person in 𝗛𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 to reach 1 billion followers across all social media platforms 🤩👏 pic.twitter.com/NLXUWFoAJT
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“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.
“You’ve been with me every step of the way, through all the highs and the lows. This journey is our journey, and together, we’ve shown that there are no limits to what we can achieve. Thank you for believing in me, for your support, and for being part of my life. The best is yet to come, and we’ll keep pushing, winning, and making history together,” the Portuguese superstar wrote on his social media pages.
He recently launched his YouTube channel, which crossed over 500,000 subscribers within a day of being launched. Ronaldo continues to play for Al Nassr and the Portuguese national team as well, and is en route to scoring 1000 goals, provided he can continue his incredible run.
When does Ronaldo’s contract with Al Nassr expire?
In June 2025