Cristiano Ronaldo, the legendary Portuguese footballer, has made history once again. He is now the first person in the world to reach 1 billion followers on social media. Ronaldo shared the exciting news on all his social media platforms, along with a special poster that read, “One Billion Dreams, One Journey.” He expressed heartfelt gratitude to his fans for their endless love and support, attributing his success to the global passion for football.
Breaking Records Across Multiple Platforms
Ronaldo’s social media presence is remarkable. On Instagram, he has 638 million followers, making him the most-followed individual on the platform. He also has a massive following on Facebook with 170 million followers, and on X (formerly Twitter), he is followed by 113 million people. His recent venture into YouTube has been just as successful, where his newly launched channel ‘Ur Cristiano’ gained 1 million subscribers in only 90 minutes, setting a new record. He now boasts 60.5 million subscribers on YouTube. Additionally, Ronaldo has a strong presence in China, with 7.3 million followers on Weibo and 9.3 million on Kuaishou.
Ronaldo’s 900 Goals Milestone
Ronaldo’s achievements are not limited to social media. On the field, he continues to break records. Recently, he scored his 900th career goal during a Nations League match against Croatia, making him the first player in football history to achieve this incredible feat. At 39 years old, Ronaldo remains a dominant force in the world of football. He has scored over 900 goals throughout his career, including both international matches and club games.
He netted 458 goals for Real Madrid, 145 for Manchester United, and 101 goals while playing for Juventus. Currently playing for Al Nassr, Ronaldo has already scored 68 goals for the Saudi club. His career began at Sporting Lisbon, where he scored 5 goals. Lionel Messi, Ronaldo’s long-time rival, follows closely behind with 859 career goals, making him the second-highest goal scorer in football.
