Cristiano Ronaldo makes history as first person to reach 1 billion social media followers

Cristiano Ronaldo has made history by becoming the first person to surpass 1 billion followers across different social media platforms.

His impressive following includes over 639 million on Instagram, 170 million on Facebook, 113 million on X (formerly Twitter), and 60.5 million subscribers on YouTube.

His achievement comes after the recent launch of his YouTube channel, which quickly got over a million subscribers in less than 90 minutes, further solidifying his appeal across different platforms.

In a post on X, Ronaldo expressed his gratitude to his followers for their unwavering support and belief in him.

“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,” Ronaldo wrote.

“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,” he added.