Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first human with 1bn social media followers

Portuguese soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo has achieved an unprecedented milestone, becoming the first person to reach 1 billion followers across all social media platforms.

This remarkable feat cements his status as one of the most popular and influential figures in the world.

Ronaldo’s social media empire spans across various platforms, including YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and popular Chinese apps like Douyin, Sina Weibo, and Kuaishou.

His YouTube channel boasts over 60 million subscribers, making it the fastest to reach 50 million subscribers within a week.

On Instagram, Ronaldo has an impressive 638 million followers, the highest on the platform.

He also has a significant presence on Facebook with 170 million followers and 113 million followers on X.

The 39-year-old Al Nassr player expressed his gratitude to his fans, saying, “Thank you for believing in me. You’ve been with me every step of the way, through all highs and lows. The best is yet to come.”

The Cristiano Ronaldo Fact-file:

Full name: Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro

*Date of Birth: February 5, 1985

*Place of Birth: Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

*Nationality: Portuguese

*Height: 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm)

*Weight: 190 lbs (86 kg)

*Position: Forward

*Current Club: Al Nassr (Saudi Pro League)

*Previous Clubs:

– Sporting CP (2002-2003)
– Manchester United (2003-2009)
– Real Madrid (2009-2018)
– Juventus (2018-2021)

*International Career:

– Portugal national team (2003-present)
– 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2018 FIFA World Cup participant
– 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2016 UEFA European Championship participant

*Achievements:

– 5 Ballon d’Or awards (2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, and 2017)
– 4 UEFA Champions League titles (2008, 2014, 2016, and 2017)
– 1 UEFA European Championship (2016)
– 1 UEFA Nations League title (2019)
– numerous league and cup titles with Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus

*Records:

– First player to reach 1 billion social media followers
– Most goals scored in the UEFA Champions League (140)
– Most goals scored in the UEFA European Championship (14)
– Fastest player to reach 50 million subscribers on YouTube

*Personal Life:*

– Partner: Georgina Rodríguez
– Children: Cristiano Jr., Mateo, Alana, and Bella
– Hobbies: fitness, fashion, and philanthropy.

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