Cristiano Ronaldo continues to shatter records both on and off the pitch. This month, he became the first soccer player ever in men’s soccer to hit a total career goal record of 900. Of course, that speaks volumes to his legacy as arguably one of the greatest soccer players of all time. Off the field, in terms of dominating social media, Ronaldo takes no prisoners.
The first celebrity to break 1 billion social media followers across all platforms, his influence can surely be considered global. Ronaldo also opened his YouTube channel last month. The channel reached 15 million subscribers on the first day and 50 million in the first week. It has crossed 60.4 million subscribers today and counting to total over 1 billion social media followers. It proves his internet popularity and connection among the global audience.
Ronaldo’s 1 billion social media followers place him at the top of ‘most followed celebrities’ list
With 639 million followers, Ronaldo currently makes up about 8% of the global population on Instagram. He leads the Instagram global ranking in front of Lionel Messi, Selena Gomez, and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. His Instagram following alone is greater than all 2024 NBA All-Stars combined. Ronaldo has just finished a full third season in the Saudi Pro League with Al-Nassr.
He pulled in $215 million in salary in 2023, plus another $60 million from endorsements, good enough for fourth place among active athletes. His total 2023 earnings are $275 million. Equally impressive is the fact that his lifetime earnings are phenomenal. In fact, as of March 2023, he is estimated to earn a whopping $1.92 billion, making him the third-highest-paid athlete of all time. He will pass $2 billion before the close of this year, joining an exclusive class of two with Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods.
Indeed, even at the age of 39, Ronaldo is still a juggernaut on the field. Happily, he is number one on the Internet popularity scale in sports and a hot topic dear to so many big and small social media influencers, further extending his impact. He gains his financial success through his brilliant performances in soccer along with highly rewarding endorsements.
In all, Cristiano Ronaldo’s achievements exist beyond sports. Records he’s broken most recently, from a career record of 900 goals to 1 billion social media followers show a status unparalleled by anyone else. As he closes in on $2 billion in lifetime earnings, Ronaldo proves that his legacy is more than just soccer; it’s global dominance in all areas.
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