Cristiano Ronaldo made football history on May 26, 2025, by becoming the first player ever to score 800 goals in club football. At age 40, Ronaldo reached the milestone while playing for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, continuing to redefine longevity and excellence in the sport.
Key Highlights:
- Ronaldo reached the 800-goal mark during Al-Nassr’s 3–2 defeat to Al-Fateh in the final match of the 2024–25 Saudi Pro League season.
- The goal tally includes 5 for Sporting CP, 145 for Manchester United, 450 for Real Madrid, 101 for Juventus, and 99 for Al-Nassr.
- He won the Saudi Pro League Golden Boot for the second straight season, scoring 25 goals this season despite Al-Nassr finishing third.
- After the match, Ronaldo hinted at the end of his Al-Nassr chapter, saying, “This chapter is over. The story? Still being written.”
- Including international matches for Portugal, Ronaldo’s total career goals now stand at 936, putting him on track toward the legendary 1,000-goal milestone.