Saudi Government Order, a Duet with MrBeast, and Tons of Records: 5 Fascinating Facts About Ronaldo's YouTube Channel

The Fastest-Growing Channel in YouTube History

Cristiano Ronaldo’s channel set an unprecedented pace on the platform: He reached 1 million subscribers in just 1.5 hours and later hit 5 million and 10 million in only 4 and 12 hours, respectively. He also holds the world record for the most subscribers gained in 24 hours — approximately 19 million!

The First Person with 1 Billion Followers Across Social Media

Launching his YouTube channel cemented Ronaldo’s status as the first to surpass 1 billion followers across all social platforms. For comparison, Lionel Messi — currently the third most-followed person in the world — has "only" 630 million followers.

The First Athlete in YouTube’s Top 40 Channels

Cristiano is the first athlete to have a YouTube project break into the platform’s top 40 most-subscribed channels. He currently sits at the 36th spot with 67.3 million subscribers, outpacing entertainment icons like Taylor Swift (60.3 million), Eminem (63 million), and Ed Sheeran (55.4 million).

A Collaboration with MrBeast

Ronaldo is hosting MrBeast — the creator of YouTube’s largest channel with 331 million subscribers — as a guest. Together, they aim to “break the Internet.” With both stars being among the most influential media personalities globally, their combined follower count exceeds 800 million!

Rumored Ties to Saudi Arabia’s World Cup Bid

Speculation suggests that Ronaldo’s YouTube venture was initiated at the request of Saudi officials. Allegedly, the project is part of a broader effort by Saudi leaders to use Ronaldo’s media presence to promote the country ahead of the 2034 FIFA World Cup.

Published by Patrick Jane
21.11.2024