Cristiano Ronaldo, renowned as one of the greatest footballers of all time, has been equally successful off the field, dominating social media with a massive following. As of November 2022, he was the first person to surpass half a billion followers on Instagram. Today, Cristiano Ronaldo remains the most-followed individual on the platform with 637 million followers.
When combined with his audience on all social media platforms, Ronaldo’s reach approaches a staggering one billion followers. Now, Cristiano Ronaldo is extending his digital empire with the launch of his YouTube channel.
Ronaldo’s YouTube journey began on August 21, and his channel, @cristiano, immediately set records. He released 12 videos right at launch, and within just 90 minutes, Cristiano Ronaldo had already amassed one million subscribers, making it the fastest channel to hit that milestone.
Within four hours, Cristiano Ronaldo had five million subscribers, and by the end of the first 24 hours, Ronaldo had set another record with over 19 million subscribers. His explosive start was recognized with the prestigious one million subscriber plaque.
Today, just a week after its launch, Ronaldo’s YouTube channel has skyrocketed to 50 million subscribers, ranking it as the 66th most subscribed channel in history.
To understand Ronaldo’s swift financial success on YouTube, it’s crucial to look at how the platform monetizes content. YouTube typically pays creators around $6 for every 1,000 views, though this rate can fluctuate based on factors like ad interaction, viewer demographics, and content type. With Ronaldo’s videos already racking up millions of views, his channel is estimated to have earned between $1 million (~RM4.32 million) and $6 million (RM25.94 million) in ad revenue alone.
Considering Ronaldo’s impressive view counts and the likely high engagement rates driven by his global fanbase, his YouTube venture is poised to generate significant income. Before launching his channel, Ronaldo’s net worth was already estimated at around $500 million. With his YouTube success and potential sponsorship deals, it’s clear that he’s rapidly adding to his fortune, solidifying his status not just as a sports icon, but as a digital powerhouse.
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