Cristiano Ronaldo has moved another step closer to the historic 1,000-goal milestone after scoring for Al Nassr in their Saudi Pro League encounter with Abha on Wednesday.
Key Highlights
- Cristiano Ronaldo scores for Al Nassr against Abha in the Saudi Pro League.
- The goal takes his official career tally to 979 goals.
- Ronaldo is now just 21 goals away from the historic 1,000-goal milestone.
- The 41-year-old has scored 132 goals for Al Nassr since joining the club.
- His latest strike was his third league goal in five appearances this season.
The Portuguese superstar broke the deadlock in the 22nd minute, rising above his marker to connect with Angelo’s corner from close range before powering his header beyond Abha goalkeeper Donovan Leon.
The strike was Ronaldo’s third goal in five league appearances this season and his 132nd goal for Al Nassr since joining the Saudi club.
More importantly, the goal took the 41-year-old’s official career tally to 979, leaving him just 21 goals away from reaching 1,000—a landmark no male professional footballer has officially achieved.
Ronaldo had two earlier attempts saved or off target before finally making his third opportunity count as Al Nassr converted their dominance into a goal.
The pursuit of 1,000 goals has taken on added significance following Ronaldo’s suggestion that the 2026/27 season could be his final campaign as a professional footballer.
At his current scoring rate of 0.60 goals per game, Ronaldo would require approximately 35 more matches to find the 21 goals needed for the historic mark.
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Ronaldo’s latest goal also boosted Al Nassr’s standing in the Saudi Pro League, with the club moving level with Al Hilal on 15 points.
With 21 goals separating him from history, attention will now turn to whether Ronaldo can complete one of football’s most remarkable individual milestones before the end of the season.
