Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo continues to dominate social media, with his newly launched YouTube channel quickly surpassing major names like Manchester United and Lionel Messi.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, Ronaldo has now shown that his influence extends far beyond the pitch and into the digital world.
Earlier this week, Ronaldo ventured into YouTube content creation, and the results have been nothing short of astonishing. Within just 90 minutes of going live, his channel garnered over 1 million subscribers—setting a record on the video-sharing platform and leaving fans around the globe in awe.
Ronaldo became an overnight YouTube sensation. Photo: Getty.
More remarkably, as of now, Ronaldo’s YouTube channel has attracted more than 18.5 million subscribers, a number that continues to increase steadily. This has helped Ronaldo surpass many big names in football, including the teams he used to play for.
Specifically, Ronaldo surpassed Manchester United (9.31 million subscribers), Real Madrid (14.9 million), Juventus (8.41 million) and Sporting Lisbon (322,000).
This achievement seems to have broken Sir Alex Ferguson’s famous saying: “No player is bigger than the club”. Ronaldo has proven that, at least in the social media sphere, he can surpass even famous football teams.
He is far ahead of his arch-rival Lionel Messi in the social media field. Photo: TalkSPORT.
Not only that, Ronaldo has also surpassed his arch-rival Lionel Messi (2.35 million subscribers) and American football legend Tom Brady (47.1 thousand). He has also surpassed the official YouTube channels of the Premier League (7.35 million) and the NFL (13 million), and is approaching the UFC’s 18.6 million.
However, Ronaldo still has a long way to go to catch up with other major sports organizations like FIFA (21.5 million) and NBA (22 million).
Among football clubs, Barcelona is still leading with 17.9 million subscribers, but at the current growth rate, it will not be difficult for Ronaldo to surpass this number.
CR7 surpasses his former team – Manchester United in the number of subscribers on Youtube. Photo: Getty.
Ronaldo’s YouTube channel is designed to give fans an intimate look into his daily life, including moments with his girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez. Recently, there have been rumors that the couple secretly got married, which has made fans even more curious and expectant of what Ronaldo will share on his YouTube channel.
Fans are also hoping to see behind-the-scenes footage of Ronaldo’s career at Al Nassr, his current Saudi Pro League team. This will be an opportunity for fans to get a deeper look into the superstar’s life and career in the Middle East.
Despite his incredible achievements, Ronaldo still has a long way to go to become the “GOAT” (Greatest Of All Time) on YouTube. The most subscribed channel in the world is currently MrBeast with 311 million subscribers.
Other famous athletes were also left in the dust by CR7. Photo: TalkSPORT.
However, with his never-give-up spirit and desire to be the best in every field, Ronaldo will probably continue to surprise the YouTube community in the future.
His rapid success on the platform not only affirms his personal appeal but also shows Ronaldo’s incredible adaptability in the digital age.
This result once again proves that Cristiano Ronaldo is not only an excellent football player but also a global brand with influence far beyond the boundaries of sport. From the pitch to social media, Ronaldo continues to affirm his position as one of the most influential figures in the world.
