Cristiano Ronaldo Scores 900th Career Goal, Eyes 1,000 Milestone

Cristiano Ronaldo reached another monumental achievement in his legendary career on Thursday, netting his 900th goal during Portugal’s Nations League match against Croatia. The 39-year-old forward’s strike made it 2-0 in favor of his side, leading to an emotional celebration as Ronaldo dropped to his knees in tears by the corner flag.

“It was emotional because it’s a milestone,” Ronaldo said. “It seems like any other milestone, but only I know, and the people around me, how hard it is to work every day, to be physically and psychologically fit, to score 900 goals. It’s a unique milestone in my career.”

Ronaldo’s illustrious career spans more than two decades, with goals for clubs including Sporting Lisbon, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, and current club Al-Nassr, as well as 131 goals for Portugal. His first professional goal came in 2002 for Sporting Lisbon, and he has continued to break records, including becoming the all-time leading scorer in official matches.

Ronaldo’s Career Goal Breakdown:

• Al-Nassr: 68
• Juventus: 101
• Manchester United: 145
• Portugal: 131
• Real Madrid: 450
• Sporting CP: 5

Incredibly, 437 of Ronaldo’s goals have come since he turned 30, showcasing his enduring dominance. He has scored 164 penalties, 64 free-kicks, and 66 hat-tricks, with goals spread across home, away, and neutral venues.

Ronaldo Eyes 1,000 Goals

Despite being 39, Ronaldo is far from finished. Speaking in an interview, he revealed his ambition to reach 1,000 career goals: “I want to reach 1,000 goals. If I don’t have any injuries, this for me is the most important [thing]. I want that.”

With 900 goals already under his belt and no signs of slowing down, Ronaldo’s pursuit of 1,000 goals continues to captivate the football world.