Cristiano Ronaldo has made headlines by amassing a million subscribers in less than 90 minutes on his new YouTube channel. On Wednesday, August 21, the football star promoted his surprise YouTube account on Instagram, encouraging followers to "Subscribe".
As of now, Ronaldo has 14.6 million subscribers and 19 video uploads in just 17 hours, gathering over 40 million views in total.
At 39 years old, Ronaldo started his YouTube channel called "UR" on Wednesday, quickly attracting over one million subscribers within the first 90 minutes. His channel promises to provide fans with insights into his “greatest passion” — soccer — and glimpses into his life off the field, touching on his interests in family, health, nutrition, and business. Ronaldo will also engage in conversations with different guests on his channel.
“I’m excited to bring this project to life,” Ronaldo said in his announcement. It has been on my mind for a long time but finally, and now we got the chance to make it happen. I have always enjoyed having such a strong relationship with fans on social media and my YouTube channel will give me an even larger platform to share more about myself, and my views on many different subjects.”
Ronaldo’s remarkable rise on YouTube comes as no surprise given his status as the most followed person on social media, with 917 million followers across different platforms. Starting his YouTube channel marks a new phase in his legendary career, which spans over two decades. During this time, he has played for prestigious clubs such as Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus, and he currently leads both the Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr and the Portuguese national team.
Ronaldo vs. MrBeast: Who Will Reign Supreme on YouTube?
Alongside his success on YouTube, Ronaldo continues to break records on the soccer field. He holds the record for the most appearances, goals, and assists in both the UEFA Champions League and the European Championship as well as for the most international goals and international appearances. Throughout his career, he has scored more than 890 official senior goals, making him the highest scorer of all time for both clubs and country.
While Ronaldo's subscriber numbers are growing quickly, MrBeast remains the most followed individual on YouTube with 311 million subscribers. However, with Ronaldo's rapid growth, the gap may not remain for long.
This number not only makes him the fastest-growing content creator in the platform's history but also positions him as one of the most influential figures in the digital world. This achievement is even more impressive when compared to the other top creators to reach the same subscriber count.
What is the MrBeast record that Cristiano Ronaldo has broken on YouTube?
Cristiano Ronaldo's rapid growth in subscribers on YouTube is simply astounding. To put this achievement into perspective, it is enough to compare his growth with that of MrBeast, one of the platform's top influencers. While MrBeast took 132 days to reach 10 million subscribers, while Ronaldo did it in under 24 hours. This huge difference shows just how powerful the Cristiano Ronaldo brand is and its ability to mobilize millions of fans worldwide.
Ronaldo: The king of social media
Cristiano Ronaldo has 60 million subscribers on YouTube now gaining more subscribers day by day, 110 million on Twitter, 636 million on Instagram, and 170 million on Facebook, Cristiano Ronaldo is just 40 million followers away from reaching an incredible 1 billion followers across all his social media combined.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What record did Ronaldo break on YouTube?
He set the record for being the fastest channel to hit 1 million subscribers and then the fastest channel to reach 20 million followers. His numbers have continued to grow, and by Thursday afternoon, he has surpassed 60 million subscribers.
2. How many subscribers does MrBeast have?
MrBeast, a well-known YouTube star from America, has the highest number of subscribers on the platform, with 311 million subscribers as of August 2024.
3. How many subscribers does Ronaldo have on YouTube?
Cristiano Ronaldo’s YouTube channel has reached over 60 million subscribers, and here's how much he may have earned.
