Cristiano Ronaldo Launches YouTube Channel, Quickly Gains Millions of Subscribers

On August 21, 2024, Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo officially launched his YouTube channel, marking a significant milestone in his digital presence. Within just 90 minutes of its launch, the channel gained over one million subscribers, showcasing the immense popularity of the athlete.

Ronaldo, who currently plays for Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, shared the news on his social media platforms, inviting fans to subscribe and join him on this new journey. By the time he posted his first video, the subscriber count had surged to 1.69 million.

With a substantial following on various social media platforms, Ronaldo boasts 112.5 million followers on X, 170 million on Facebook, and 636 million on Instagram. His YouTube channel, aptly named “UR,” will focus on his greatest passion—soccer—as well as offer insights into his interests in family, wellness, nutrition, preparation, recovery, education, and business.

In a statement, Ronaldo expressed his excitement about the project, emphasizing his long-held desire to create the channel. He hopes it will foster a deeper connection with his fans and provide a platform for sharing not only his life experiences but also engaging discussions with surprise guests.

Throughout his illustrious career, Ronaldo has garnered numerous accolades, including five Ballon d’Or awards and multiple UEFA Champions League titles, making him one of the greatest players in the sport’s history. He holds a record for the most goals in both the Champions League and European Championship, in addition to being the all-time top goalscorer at the international level.

While Ronaldo’s YouTube channel has quickly become one of the fastest to reach one million subscribers, the current title for the most followed person on the platform belongs to MrBeast, who has 311 million subscribers. However, with his rapid growth, Ronaldo may soon approach that impressive figure.