Tag: Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo has once again etched his name deeper into football history after scoring twice in Portugal’s 2-2 draw against Hungary, setting yet another record and taking his astonishing career goal tally to 948. The 40-year-old forward continues to defy age and expectations, edging ever closer to becoming the first player in history to reach 1,000 career goals. Ronaldo’s double on Tuesday made him the all-time top scorer in World Cup qualifying history with 41 goals in 51 appearances, surpassing former Guatemalan striker Carlos Ruiz, who had 39. Lionel Messi follows in third place with 36 goals, a reflection of the duo’s dominance over global football for nearly two decades. Across his career, Ronaldo has now scored 143 goals in 225 appearances for Portugal and 805 goals in 1,068 club matches. His current total of 948 career goals highlights a level of consistency that has defined his legacy in world football. Since joining Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, Ronaldo has continued his remarkable scoring form, netting 104 goals in 117 matches over four seasons. Despite competing in what many critics consider a less competitive league, the Portuguese legend’s hunger and precision remain undiminished. In 2025 alone, Ronaldo has already bagged 32 goals for club and country. His remarkable consistency in front of goal is further underlined by the fact that he has averaged over 50 goals per year since 2010 — a streak very few in football history can even approach. His most prolific year came in 2013, when he scored 69 goals and won the Ballon d’Or. Since then, his annual tally has only dropped below 39 once, underscoring his incredible longevity and work ethic. Statistically, Ronaldo’s scoring portfolio reflects his versatility. Out of his 948 goals, 608 were scored with his right foot, 181 with his left, and 157 with his head. He has scored 178 penalties and 64 direct free-kicks, and 135 of his goals have come from outside the box — a testament to his adaptability and technical precision. In terms of competitions, the bulk of his goals came in LaLiga during his nine-year stint with Real Madrid, where he scored 311 times. He remains the UEFA Champions League’s all-time top scorer with 140 goals, alongside 103 in the Premier League and dozens more across other competitions. When it comes to opponents, Spanish clubs bore the brunt of his dominance. Sevilla, in particular, suffered the most, conceding 27 goals in just 18 games. Tottenham Hotspur top his English victims list with 14 goals in 20 matches, while Luxembourg stands as his favourite international target. If Ronaldo maintains his current scoring rate with Al-Nassr and Portugal, projections suggest he could hit the 1,000-goal milestone by October 2026. As he continues to redefine the limits of football longevity and excellence, Cristiano Ronaldo’s pursuit of history remains one of sport’s most captivating stories.