Ronaldo also breaks records in Saudi Arabia with his 850th career goal

At the age of 38, Cristiano Ronaldo continues to break records in the world of football. The Al-Nassr forward scored his 850th career goal on Saturday.Ronaldo contributed the fourth goal for Al-Nassr in the league match against Al-Hazm, which was won 5-1. It marked the 850th goal for the record international from Portugal. '850 goals and still counting,' wrote the five-time Ballon d'Or winner after the match at X. By far, the majority of Ronaldo's career goals were scored while wearing the Real Madrid shirt. At Real Madrid, he achieved the staggering number of 450 goals in 438 matches. During his time at Manchester United, the Portuguese forward scored 145 goals in 346 matches. Ronaldo netted 123 goals for the national team in 200 matches. During his tenure at Juventus, Ronaldo recorded 101 goals in 134 matches. For his childhood love, Sporting, Ronaldo scored five times at the highest level. Since joining Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia in January of this year, Ronaldo has now reached 26 goals. With his goal on Saturday afternoon, the Portuguese is currently the top scorer in the Saudi Pro League with six goals. Opinions about the all-time top scorer in football are divided. Several statisticians now choose Ronaldo with his 850 career goals, but others prefer Pelé. The Brazilian has 1,283 goals to his name, but that number would also include goals scored in friendly matches.

SoccerDino, Website Writer
Published: 02:21, 3 Sep 2023

Ronaldo contributed the fourth goal for Al-Nassr in the league match against Al-Hazm, which was won 5-1. It marked the 850th goal for the record international from Portugal. '850 goals and still counting,' wrote the five-time Ballon d'Or winner after the match at X.

By far, the majority of Ronaldo's career goals were scored while wearing the Real Madrid shirt. At Real Madrid, he achieved the staggering number of 450 goals in 438 matches. During his time at Manchester United, the Portuguese forward scored 145 goals in 346 matches. Ronaldo netted 123 goals for the national team in 200 matches. During his tenure at Juventus, Ronaldo recorded 101 goals in 134 matches. For his childhood love, Sporting, Ronaldo scored five times at the highest level.

Since joining Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia in January of this year, Ronaldo has now reached 26 goals. With his goal on Saturday afternoon, the Portuguese is currently the top scorer in the Saudi Pro League with six goals.

Opinions about the all-time top scorer in football are divided. Several statisticians now choose Ronaldo with his 850 career goals, but others prefer Pelé. The Brazilian has 1,283 goals to his name, but that number would also include goals scored in friendly matches.

Updated: 02:21, 3 Sep 2023