Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the greatest footballers of all time, holding numerous records—most goals in the Champions League, most international goals, and more. But beyond his incredible achievements on the pitch, CR7 has also set some truly bizarre and unexpected world records.
From social media dominance to strange Guinness World Records, Ronaldo’s fame extends far beyond football. Here’s a deep dive into his weirdest, wildest, and most surprising world records.
1. Most Expensive Instagram Post Ever ($2.4 Million Per Ad)
Ronaldo isn’t just a football legend—he’s also the king of social media. With over 630 million followers across Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter (X), he’s the most-followed person on the planet.
But here’s the crazy part: a single sponsored Instagram post from Ronaldo costs around $2.4 million, making it the most expensive Instagram post ever. Brands like Nike, Herbalife, and Clear pay top dollar just for a shoutout.
Why does he hold this record?
- Unmatched engagement (millions of likes/comments per post)
- Global appeal (fans from Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas)
- High conversion rate (fans trust his endorsements)
2. First Footballer to Score in Every Minute of a Match
Most players are lucky to score once in a game—but Ronaldo once scored in every single minute of a match (1st to 90th)… just not in the same game.
Guinness World Records confirmed that Ronaldo is the first footballer ever to score in every possible minute across his career. From last-minute winners to early openers, he’s done it all.
Most iconic “minute” goals:
- 1st minute – vs. Bayern Munich (2014)
- 90th+ minute – vs. Villarreal (2021, last-second winner)
- 45th minute – vs. Atlético Madrid (2019, classic CR7 clutch)
3. Most Expensive Football Jersey Sales in 24 Hours (Juventus Move)
When Ronaldo transferred to Juventus in 2018, fans went crazy. So crazy, in fact, that his #7 Juventus jersey broke sales records.
- 520,000 jerseys sold in 24 hours (beating Messi & Neymar)
- Generated $60 million in one day for Juventus
- Broke the previous record (held by his own Real Madrid jersey)
This record proves that Ronaldo’s brand power is unmatched—even a club’s entire marketing budget can’t compete with his influence.
4. Most Liked Comment on Instagram (RIP Messi’s Record)
In 2020, Lionel Messi set a record for the most-liked comment on Instagram (19 million likes) under a Barcelona post.
Ronaldo, never one to be outdone, broke it just months later with a single comment on a fan’s post:
- “Gracias 🙏🏽” (a simple “thank you”)
- Over 21 million likes (and counting)
This proves that even his casual comments go viral—no one engages fans like CR7.
5. Most Expensive Hair Transplant in Football History?
Okay, this one isn’t an official record… but Ronaldo’s hair transformation is legendary.
- In his early career, he had visible thinning hair
- By 2019, he had a perfect, thick hairstyle
- Rumored to have spent €25,000+ on hair transplants (making him the most expensive footballer hair transformation ever)
While he’s never confirmed it, experts agree: his hair comeback is one of football’s greatest glow-ups.
6. First Player to Win League Titles in England, Spain, and Italy
This one’s more about pure dominance than weirdness—but still insane.
Ronaldo is the only player in history to win:
- Premier League (Man Utd)
- La Liga (Real Madrid)
- Serie A (Juventus)
- Saudi Pro League (Al-Nassr)
No other footballer has conquered four different top leagues like this.
7. Most Expensive Footballer Statue (CR7 Museum’s $2 Million Bust)
In 2017, Portugal’s CR7 Museum unveiled a bust of Ronaldo… and fans roasted it for looking nothing like him.
- Cost: €1.5 million ($2 million)
- Nicknamed “The Worst Statue Ever” by fans
- Later replaced with a better version
Still, it holds the record for most expensive (and most memed) footballer statue.
8. Most Followed Athlete on Social Media (630+ Million)
Ronaldo doesn’t just break records—he smashes them.
- Most followed person on Instagram (620M+)
- First athlete to hit 500M followers
- Gains ~1 million new followers daily
For comparison:
- Messi: 500M
- The Rock: 400M
- Selena Gomez: 430M
No celebrity comes close.
9. First Footballer to Earn $1 Billion (Before Messi)
In 2020, Ronaldo became the first footballer ever to hit $1 billion in career earnings, beating Messi by months.
- $650M+ from salaries (Man Utd, Real Madrid, Juventus, Al-Nassr)
- $350M+ from endorsements (Nike, CR7 brand, Tag Heuer)
- $500M+ Instagram value (if he sold his account)
Even at 38+ years old, he’s still earning $200M+ per year in Saudi Arabia.
10. Most Expensive Private Jet for a Footballer ($90M Gulfstream G650)
Most players fly commercial or charter—but Ronaldo bought his own jet.
- Gulfstream G650 (one of the fastest private jets)
- Cost: $90 million
- Custom CR7 logo on the tail
He even offered it to a fan once when their flight was canceled—because why not?
Conclusion: Ronaldo’s Records Go Beyond Football
From social media dominance to bizarre Guinness World Records, CR7’s legacy isn’t just about football—it’s about global superstardom.
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