Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes the Only Person to Hit 1bn Social Media Followers

By Jurassic JennSep 15, 2024 14:53 PMSport
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Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes the Only Person to Hit 1bn Social Media Followers
Cristiano Ronaldo. Source: https://www.goal.com/en

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first individual to amass 1 billion followers across various social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Chinese sites Weibo and Kuaishou. This staggering number combines followers from his different accounts and doesn't represent one billion unique individuals since some fans follow him on multiple platforms, and bots are also included. This is prepared by SSP.

Social media expert Paolo Pescatore from PP Foresight described this milestone as a "staggering number" that commands attention from media and brands, highlighting the growing influence of technology to connect with younger audiences. Ronaldo's dominance is clear: while his football rival Lionel Messi has 623 million followers, Ronaldo also surpasses major entertainment figures like Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, and MrBeast, the world’s top YouTuber with 543 million followers.

Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes the Only Person to Hit 1bn Social Media Followers
Stars with the most followers. Source: Getty

A significant factor in reaching this milestone was Ronaldo's recent move to YouTube, elevating his subscribers to 50 million within a week—a figure much higher than Messi's 3.5 million subscribers. Ronaldo has actively engaged his audience with frequent uploads, multilingual content, and videos featuring his wife Georgina Rodríguez and former Manchester United colleague Rio Ferdinand, tailored for an English-speaking audience with translated subtitles.

On the field, Ronaldo has an illustrious career with records such as being the top scorer in Uefa Champions League history, the highest goal scorer in the European Championship, and holding the most international career goals. Off the field, his social media success contributes significantly to his earnings, reported by Forbes to be the highest among athletes, standing at $260 million.

Ronaldo’s continuous engagement on social platforms highlights his understanding of the digital landscape and potential for future growth, especially with considerations to join emerging platforms like TikTok and Threads. He announced his social media milestone in a post shared across his various outlets, cementing his status as a global icon both online and on the pitch.

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