Cristiano Ronaldo is on the verge of accomplishing a feat no soccer player—despite claims from Pelé and Romário regarding friendly matches—has officially achieved in competitive play: reaching the staggering milestone of 1,000 career goals. This pinnacle of statistical excellence would redefine the parameters of individual achievement in the sport.
Over the course of his illustrious career, the Portugal superstar has shattered numerous records and collected an impressive array of trophies. However, officially scoring 1,000 goals would place him in a league of his own among athletes.
Ronaldo currently holds the record for the most goals scored by a male international player, netting 143 goals in 225 matches. The remaining goals of his remarkable two-decade club career have come from his stints with Sporting CP, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, and now with Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr.
As he approaches this remarkable milestone, ESPN will meticulously track each goal of Ronaldo’s journey toward 1,000—one goal at a time—until he reaches this magic number.
Ronaldo’s current goal tallies are as follows:
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Games played: 1,295
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Goals: 953
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Ratio: 0.74 goals per game
Goal No. 953 | Nov. 8: Neom SC 1-3 Al Nassr
Ronaldo found the net from the penalty spot in the 65th minute, executing a composed stutter-step before waiting for the goalkeeper to commit right, allowing him to slot the ball home to the left.
It’s getting closer for @Cristiano Ronaldo 👀 🐐 pic.twitter.com/75YCKExKx9
— Roshn Saudi League (@SPL_EN) November 8, 2025
This marks an impressive 100 goal involvements in the Saudi League from just 85 matches.
Goals No. 951 & 952 | Nov. 1: Al Nassr 2-1 Al Fayha
In another stellar performance, Ronaldo contributed two goals for Portugal‘s icon during Al Nassr’s comeback victory over Al Fayha at the King Fahd International Stadium. After falling behind, the 40-year-old swiftly equalized in the 37th minute by converting a through-ball from Kingsley Coman, then sealed the victory with a penalty to maintain Al Nassr’s perfect seven-for-seven start to the Saudi Pro League season.
Goal No. 950 | Oct. 24: Al Hazem 0-2 Al Nassr
During this match, the 40-year-old scored alongside fellow countryman João Félix to help Al Nassr maintain their perfect start in the Saudi Pro League with six wins from their opening six matches.
The technique from @Cristiano 😮💨😮💨😮💨 pic.twitter.com/f3DGdgrTNz
— Roshn Saudi League (@SPL_EN) October 25, 2025
Thanks to a well-placed pass from teammate Wesley, Ronaldo scored effortlessly within the box. He now requires only 50 more goals to reach the coveted four-digit total.