Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr Leaves Manchester United in Dust With More Than 2X Growth on Social Media

Cristiano Ronaldo’s influence on the pitch at Al Nassr this season has been undeniable, especially evident in the impressive number of goals he scored. Simultaneously, off the field, the Portuguese star is reshaping the landscape in more ways than one. His signing has notably amplified the social media spotlight on the Saudi giants. As a result, the Knights of Najd have surged past Manchester United, effectively doubling their social media presence.

Undoubtedly, the recent signings have significantly amplified the attention of the Saudi League. However, in terms of drawing interest and leaving a lasting impact, Cristiano Ronaldo’s influence stands out.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Influence Sparks Huge Social Media Surge

During the last January transfer window, Al Nassr made headlines by securing Cristiano Ronaldo, despite initial doubts due to his age. Yet, beyond his playing abilities, Al Nassr had a strategic vision: leveraging Ronaldo’s off-field influence. His signing aimed to amplify the Knights of Najd’s social media following, evident as Al Nassr’s social media presence flourishes. Most of the credit goes to CR7! His multifaceted value to the club extends far beyond the pitch, reflecting on their growing popularity across various platforms.

Al Nassr experienced a staggering 534% surge in its social media following, remarkably gaining 27 million new followers. In contrast, Manchester United’s growth was far more modest, with only a 6% increase and 13.1 million new followers. This stark discrepancy signifies that Ronaldo’s current club amassed double the followers compared to his former team, showcasing the immense impact of his presence on Al Nassr’s social media presence.

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Al Nassr is not the only club that has seen a social media explosion this season. Other clubs have also seen a rise in their respective social media platforms. Similar to Ronaldo, one Mr. Lionel Messi creates waves on the shores of Miami!

Lionel Messi’s impact on the social media platforms of Inter Miami!

Undoubtedly, Al Nassr experienced significant social media growth, but the MLS club Inter Miami has maximized a player’s impact exceptionally. Lionel Messi’s arrival catapulted David Beckham’s club, boosting their social media following by an astonishing 1138%. With a surge of 24.5 million new followers across various platforms, Inter Miami’s rise sets a remarkable benchmark in leveraging a player’s arrival for immense social media gains.

Contrarily, La Liga’s Real Sociedad effectively targeted the younger audience through social media, marking a 215% surge in their follower base, amassing 9.5 million new followers. Additionally, Ange Postecoglou’s newfound popularity in Spurs‘ increased social media traction, witnessing a 27% growth across platforms, resulting in a substantial gain of 20.8 million new followers for Tottenham, probably from Australia. 

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The social media battles this year indicate that this could intensify even more next year. Who do you think will win the social media battle next year? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.