Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo has once again proven his unparalleled influence, this time in the digital world.
The soccer superstar broke a new YouTube record yesterday, becoming the fastest person in history to reach 10 million subscribers.
Ronaldo’s channel, UR Cristiano, launched on August 21 and has attracted millions of fans around the world, surpassing 10 million subscribers by the end of the day.
At the time this report was written, he had 15.6 million subscribers.
Breaking Records
Ronaldo’s achievement beats the previous record set by Hamster Combat, which took seven days to reach 10 million subscribers.
The rapid growth of Ronaldo’s channel is a testament to his global popularity and the excitement surrounding his latest endeavor.
Within the first 90 minutes of the channel’s launch, the number of subscribers exceeded 1 million. As time went on, momentum only grew, and within 6 hours the number of subscribers exceeded 6 million.
Compelling content attracts fans
UR Cristiano’s early success can be attributed to its engaging and diverse content. The channel launched with some captivating videos, including a teaser trailer, a fun quiz game featuring Ronaldo and his partner Georgina Rodriguez, and a clip of Ronaldo meeting his wax figure at Madame Tussauds.
These videos not only gave fans a glimpse into Ronaldo’s private life but also showcased his charismatic personality, further endearing him to audiences around the world.
Ronaldo thanks his fans
Ronaldo took to social media to express his gratitude to his fans, who he jokingly called “SIUUUbscribers,” a reference to his iconic “Siu” celebration.
He shared his excitement in a heartfelt message: “A gift for my family…Thank you to all my YouTube subscribers!” Ronaldo also delighted his fans by showing off to his kids the “golden play button” that YouTube gave him as a reward for reaching 1 million subscribers.
Social Media Powerhouse
Ronaldo’s success on YouTube is a natural extension of his already significant social media presence.
With 112.5 million followers on X, 170 million on Facebook and a staggering 636 million on Instagram, Ronaldo is no stranger to captivating online audiences.
His eagerly anticipated announcement of a YouTube channel on these platforms further fueled the rapid growth in subscribers.
“The wait is over. My YouTube channel is finally here! Subscribe and join me in this new journey,” Ronaldo posted, encouraging his fans to join him in this new digital adventure.
Another milestone in Ronaldo’s career
The player, who currently plays for Saudi Arabian club Al Nasr, is a five-time Ballon d’Or winner and is hugely popular both on and off the pitch.
As UR Cristiano approaches 12 million subscribers, it’s clear that Ronaldo’s influence extends far beyond the football field, marking another milestone in his illustrious career.