Cristiano Ronaldo’s classy reaction to Google crowning him the ‘most searched athlete’ in history

Cristiano Ronaldo has been crowned as Google's most-searched athlete in the tech giants' history.

The veteran forward, who currently plays for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, surpassed his long-standing rival, Lionel Messi and a plethora of other athletes across diverse sports to claim his latest honour.

Google commemorated its Silver Jubilee by unveiling a video spotlighting the highest searches across various categories, with Ronaldo reigning supreme among athletes, per Pulse Sports.

Ronaldo crowned Google's most-searched athlete

In the video shared by Google, the 38-year-old emerged as not just the most sought-after athlete but also the top footballer in the company's 25-year history.

From superstars to local heroes, here’s to the icons the world searched for most in the last 25 years. #YearInSearch pic.twitter.com/ccpQryIqRO

— Google (@Google) December 13, 2023

Ronaldo's consistent prolific performance, maintaining an average of nearly one goal per game since his move to Saudi Arabia post the 2022 World Cup, has solidified his position as one of the most discussed athletes worldwide, surpassing even his perennial rival Messi in Google searches.

His recent accomplishment of netting his 50th goal in the 2023 season during Al-Nassr's 5-2 win against Al Shabab in the King Cup emphasises his enduring ability to score and influence the game on the field at the age of 38.

Ronaldo's global reach

For context, Latestly reports that the former Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus ace presently boasts an impressive 615 million followers on social media, underscoring his global recognition.

As Ronaldo continues to etch his name in the annals of history, fans worldwide remain spellbound by his displays, ensuring that his name remains at the forefront of online searches and discussions.

How Ronaldo reacted to Google's recognition

The Portuguese star has since shared the video on his social media platforms with his millions of followers, expressing his gratitude for Google's recognition as the most-searched athlete in history.

Grateful to be honored as the most searched athlete in @google history. Check out the film at https://t.co/0PjDiMYV3I. ???? #YearInSearch pic.twitter.com/uV65FyQ9XE

— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) December 17, 2023