May 14, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo Joins YouTube, Smashes Records, Gains 1.69M Subscribers in Hours

By Adamu Abubakar Isa

Cristiano Ronaldo, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner, has made a triumphant entry into the world of YouTube.

His newly launched channel gained an astonishing 1.69 million subscribers within just a couple of hours of posting his first video.

Ronaldo, who plays for Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, announced the launch of his channel on social media, inviting fans to “SIUUUbscribe and join me on this new journey.”

The channel’s rapid growth is a testament to Ronaldo’s massive online presence, with over 917 million followers across Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

The 39-year-old football legend is set to play in the Saudi Pro League opener against Al-Raed on Thursday. His YouTube channel is expected to give fans a glimpse into his life, both on and off the pitch.

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