Cristiano Ronaldo set a world record by amassing a billion followers on social media

Ronaldo has the highest number of followers on Instagram — nearly 640 million.

Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first person in the world to reach one billion followers on social media. The athlete personally announced this achievement, which had previously eluded everyone.

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

Ronaldo's impressive statistics span various platforms. His page on X (formerly Twitter) has attracted 113 million users. Instagram gives him the largest audience — 638.8 million followers. Facebook contributes another 170 million, while the footballer’s YouTube channel has gathered 60 million subscribers. The remaining fans are spread across other services.

The Portuguese football star expressed gratitude to his fans for their unwavering support and interest in his career. Ronaldo emphasized that this record illustrates the global love for football. In his message on the X platform, he referred to this achievement as "greater than just a number" and "a testament to our collective passion, drive, and love for the game and beyond."

Currently, Ronaldo plays for the Saudi club Al-Nassr and the Portuguese national team. His career includes stints with well-known teams such as Lisbon's Sporting, English Manchester United, Spanish Real Madrid, and Italian Juventus.

This is not Ronaldo's first record on social media. Earlier, his YouTube channel set a record by gaining a million subscribers just an hour and a half after its launch.