Cristiano Ronaldo has further cemented his social media dominance by setting a new Guinness World Record for the most YouTube subscribers gained within 24 hours. The record-breaking number of 19,729,827 subscribers was confirmed by YouTube and disclosed exclusively to Guinness World Records earlier this week.
Just six days after its launch, Ronaldo’s YouTube channel has amassed over 48 million subscribers. This achievement underscores the football star’s extensive reach across social media platforms.
Ronaldo, who currently plays for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, boasts a commanding presence on several other social media networks. He leads Instagram with 637 million followers, having been the first to surpass 500 million in November 2022. Additionally, he has 170 million followers on Facebook and 112 million on X (formerly Twitter), bringing his total social media following to nearly one billion.
In addition to his social media success, Ronaldo’s on-field career is marked by numerous records:
First player to score 100 UEFA Champions League goals
Most UEFA Champions League appearances: 183
Most hat-tricks scored in the UEFA Champions League: 8 (tied with Lionel Messi)
Most UEFA European Championship goals: 14
First player to score in five different FIFA World Cups (male)
Longest gap between English Premier League appearances: 12 years, 118 days
In 2021, Ronaldo was recognized for the most goals scored in international football matches by an individual (male).
Ronaldo’s continued success both on and off the pitch reflects his unparalleled influence and achievement in the world of sports and social media.
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