Cristiano Ronaldo Launches YouTube Channel, Hits 1M Subscribers In Just 90 Minutes

Cristiano Ronaldo launched his official YouTube channel on Wednesday, instantly attracting over a million subscribers within the first two hours.

The 39-year-old football legend, who captains Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr and the Portuguese national team, shared his excitement on social media, saying, “The wait is over. My @YouTube channel is finally here! SIUUUbscribe and join me on this new journey.“

Titled “UR,” the channel will showcase Ronaldo’s passion for football alongside his interests in family, wellness, nutrition, and business. The channel will also feature conversations with special guests.

In less than two hours, Ronaldo’s subscriber count hit 1.69 million, breaking the record for the fastest channel to reach one million subscribers.

With his massive following of 112.5 million on X (formerly Twitter), 170 million on Facebook, and 636 million on Instagram, his YouTube presence is expected to grow rapidly.

As one of the most decorated footballers in history, Ronaldo has amassed 33 trophies, five Ballon d’Or awards, and five UEFA Champions League titles across a 20-year career that includes stints at Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus.

He holds multiple records for appearances, goals, and assists in top-tier competitions, and has scored over 890 official career goals.

Though currently trailing behind MrBeast’s 311 million subscribers, Ronaldo’s rapid rise on YouTube adds another record to his already legendary career.