Cristiano Ronaldo Makes History: First Footballer to Score 900 Career Goals
Cristiano Ronaldo, the legendary Portuguese footballer, has once again made history by becoming the first player to reach an incredible milestone of 900 career goals. The Al-Nassr forward netted his 900th goal during Portugal’s thrilling 2-1 victory against Croatia in the Nations League, where he calmly slotted in Rafael Leao’s cross to reach the record total.
Ronaldo’s Goal Tally Across Clubs and Country
Ronaldo’s journey to 900 goals has spanned over two decades and includes memorable stints at top clubs across Europe and Saudi Arabia, as well as an extraordinary international career with Portugal.
- Portugal: 131 goals
- Real Madrid: 450 goals
- Manchester United: 145 goals
- Juventus: 101 goals
- Sporting CP: 5 goals
- Al-Nassr: 68 goals (since joining in 2023)
Ronaldo’s First and Latest Goals
Cristiano Ronaldo’s first professional goal came on October 7, 2002, for Sporting Lisbon in a league match against Moreirense. Fast forward to 2024, the football icon has hit 900 goals despite not playing as a pure striker for much of his career.
Ronaldo vs Messi: Career Goal Race
Argentina’s Lionel Messi, Ronaldo’s long-time rival, remains second on the all-time scorers list with 859 goals. While the rivalry between the two football greats continues, Ronaldo’s latest achievement solidifies his place in history as the top goal scorer.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s 900th career goal is a testament to his longevity, skill, and relentless determination to remain at the top of world football. As he continues to break records, fans around the globe are left wondering—how many more goals will Ronaldo add to his legendary career?
