Cristiano Ronaldo reaches 1 billion followers on social media and becomes the most followed person on Earth
He has achieved an unprecedented feat, establishing himself as the first person to reach one billion followers on combined social media networks. The Portuguese star celebrated this achievement with an emotional message addressed to his followers, in which he highlighted the passion and joint effort that accompanied him throughout his career.
In a live video, Ronaldo updated his follower count across all his platforms in real time, including Instagram, X, Facebook and his newly launched YouTube channel. With over 639 million followers on Instagram alone, 113 million on X, 170 million on Facebook and over 60 million subscribers on YouTube, the Portuguese is not only known for his achievements on the pitch but also for his global influence in the digital sphere.
In his message, Ronaldo expressed his gratitude: “We have made history: 1,000 million followers! This is more than just a number: it is a testament to our shared passion, our motivation and our love for the game and beyond.” Throughout his career, from his beginnings in Madeira to the biggest stages in the world, Ronaldo has been able to connect with millions of people, on and off the pitch, and his influence continues to grow steadily.
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… pic.twitter.com/kZKo803rJo
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) September 12, 2024
This achievement not only demonstrates its popularity, but also its ability to stay relevant in the digital world. Its recent entry into YouTube has been one of the main reasons for this massive growth in followers. Since its launch, the channel has amassed millions of subscribers in a matter of weeks, adding to its already impressive presence on other social networks.
In addition to being the all-time leading scorer in football history, Cristiano Ronaldo remains one of the most influential and followed figures around the world, not only for his sporting successes, but for his ability to create content that connects with his followers worldwide.