Five-time world footballer of the year Cristiano Ronaldo became the most followed person on Instagram on Monday.

The Juventus forward surpassed American actress and pop star Selena Gomez, who has held the title since 2016.

Gomez, 26, overtook Ariana Grande two years ago in a list which is dominated by stateside entertainment stars.

But Ronaldo, who at the time of writing has over 144 million followers, has cemented his status as one of the most recognisable figures on the planet.

The Portugal international marked the news in relatively modest circumstances, with an image of him in the gym.

The development comes just months after he swapped Real Madrid for Juventus in a deal worth €100 million (£88.93m/$114m).

Ronaldo has already registered seven goals and four assists in 10 Serie A outings for a Juve side who are already six free at the top of the table.

Brazil and Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar is the next highest sportsperson in 10th position with 104m followers.

Reality television personality Kim Kardashian, pop superstar Beyonce, actor and wrestler Dwayne Johnson, Kylie Jenner and singer Taylor Swift complete the top 10.

https://www.goal.com/en-ng/news/cristiano-ronaldo-becomes-most-followed-person-on-instagram/tawnjumuf2bd1ngafkpg3w7kb

The guy is good at what he does,
But believe me or not, 90% celebs live fake life for the camera,
A lot are miserable and constantly in search for true happiness and fulfilment!

#RESPECT to the world best!

Hazard, get ready to take over from RONALDO and Messi ASAP!

It is not easy to have all these awards.

#RESPECT again to Ronaldo!

Like for Messi
And share for Ronaldo

Respect.

Hm

omg even more than the stinking pussay olosho kim k and co?
omg i am nt only shaking the table, i am scattering and destroying the table

Almost Nigeria's population.

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Very soon, you start seeing "how to have instagram followers like c Ronaldo"

Naija people no dey carry last

spartan50:
Like for Ronaldo
And share for messi

this "like for this and share for that" is getting too much on nairaland

Stupidity is when one Barca fan who's following Cristiano on Instagram hears about this news and tries to unfollow him so that Cristiano won't be most followed user

This guy is an Idol.

How can one person be this popular!

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haymekus:

Is everything okay?!

My love for this guy is like a copied assignment, I just can't explain it.

spartan50:
Like for Messi
And share for Ronaldo

mistercardinal:

Like for Ronaldo share for Messi

jendhorlee:
Like for Ronaldo
Share for Messi

Na likes and shares dey worry una like dis?

The best player to have ever graced the pitch

Like for Ronaldo share for Messi

Hummm! I have just 3 pple following me.

who do you think will win d next ballon d'or ?

Like for Ronaldo
Share for Messi

Goes well

spartoo:
My love for this guy is like a copied assignment, I just can't explain it.

Nice one.......

Oya o
Like for Ronaldo
Share for Messi

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#RESPECT to the world best!
Hazard, get ready to take over from RONALDO and Messi.
It is not easy to have all these awards.
#RESPECT again to Ronaldo!

yes Oooh.. hadzard is next

hit like if u r noh part of the 1hundred and forty-kinikan million followers

haymekus:

Na wetin dey worry you na

did Messi made the top 10 list ?Ronaldo left Madrid and still shinning

QueenBelle:
this "like for this and share for that" is getting too much on nairaland

Queen bad belle

ozywin:

yes Oooh.. hadzard is next

Naso Better pikin!