Reached 1 Million Quickly, Then 10 Million in a Day... Ronaldo Becomes a YouTube Star

Ronaldo Launches YouTube Channel
Surpasses 1 Million Subscribers in 90 Minutes

Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo (39, Al Nassr) set a new record for the fastest time to reach 1 million YouTube subscribers and surpassed 10 million subscribers in just one day. On the 21st, Ronaldo launched a YouTube channel named 'UR Cristiano (UR·Cristiano).' Upon launching, he uploaded about 10 videos featuring his interviews and football career.

Cristiano Ronaldo. [Image source=YouTube channel 'UR Cristiano']

Fans reacted enthusiastically to the news of Ronaldo's YouTube channel launch. According to the American media outlet Variety, he reached 1 million subscribers just 1 hour and 29 minutes after launching the channel. This is the fastest speed in YouTube history. Ronaldo also posted a video receiving the 'Gold Button,' which is awarded to YouTubers who surpass 1 million subscribers.

The American business magazine Forbes reported on the growth trend of Ronaldo's subscriber count, stating, "This shows how significant Ronaldo's influence is." It added, "In the past, traditional media such as television and magazines were the main channels, but now social networking services (SNS) allow bypassing gatekeepers and directly communicating with the audience."

Fans continue to flock to Ronaldo's channel. As of 9:45 a.m. on the 22nd, less than 24 hours after the channel's launch, more than 10 million people have subscribed. The current subscriber count is 10.1 million.

[Image source=YouTube channel 'UR Christiano']

Ronaldo has about 900 million followers across X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram. It seems only a matter of time before he surpasses 100 million subscribers on YouTube as well.

Meanwhile, Ronaldo, along with Lionel Messi (Inter Miami), represents modern football stars. He has played for several big clubs including Manchester United (England), Real Madrid (Spain), and Juventus (Italy), appearing in 1,023 official professional matches and scoring 767 goals.

He has won the Ballon d'Or, awarded to the best football player of the year, five times, and achieved five UEFA Champions League (CL) titles, as well as league championships in England, Spain, and Italy. Ronaldo joined the Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr in December last year, signing a two-and-a-half-year contract, and is currently active in the Middle East.