Cristiano Ronaldo has solidified his status as the most popular sportsperson of all time with his recent YouTube debut. The football superstar, who is also the highest-paid athlete globally, launched his YouTube channel ‘UR Cristiano’ and achieved a remarkable milestone by amassing over 3.8 crore subscribers within just 2 days. This achievement underscores Ronaldo’s unparalleled global influence and his dominance across various social media platforms, including Instagram, X, and Facebook.
A New Revenue Stream for the Football Icon
With his new YouTube channel, Ronaldo has opened a new avenue for substantial earnings. YouTube creators typically earn between $2 to $12 per 1,000 views, depending on various factors. In addition to ad revenue, creators receive a share of the advertising fees paid by advertisers. YouTube retains a 45% cut of the revenue, while the remaining 55% goes to the creators. Given the explosive start of Ronaldo’s channel, the 19 videos currently available could potentially generate millions in revenue.
Influence Beyond the Football Field
Ronaldo’s venture into YouTube marks another expansion of his social media empire. Despite most of his videos being around one minute long, the Portuguese legend’s influence has propelled his channel past 1 million subscribers faster than a typical football match. As of now, Ronaldo’s channel has exceeded 20 million views on several videos, showcasing his ability to draw massive engagement.
Earnings Potential and Current Statistics
Research by Thinkific estimates that YouTube channels can earn approximately USD 6 per 1,000 views, translating to between USD 1,200 to USD 6,000 per million views. With Ronaldo surpassing 100 million views, his earnings could already be in the range of several hundred million USD. The footballer’s channel features personal content with his son Cristiano Jr. and partner Georgina Rodriguez, along with engaging challenges and games.
On-Field and Online Success
While Ronaldo continues to shine on the field, scoring 44 goals for Al Nassr in the 2023-24 season, his online success further elevates his profile. Despite a challenging Euro 2024 campaign, where he failed to score, Ronaldo has started the 2024-25 season strongly with three goals in three games.
