Cristiano Ronaldo targets 1,000 career goals in Saudi Pro League season

Cristiano Ronaldo is pursuing a historic milestone of 1,000 career goals as the new Roshn Saudi League season begins. The 41-year-old Al Nassr captain currently has 976 goals across his professional career, including 102 goals in 107 matches for his current club. To reach the landmark, he requires 24 more goals during a campaign that includes league play, the Saudi Super Cup, the King Cup, and the AFC Champions League Elite.

As the league enters a new phase, it is shifting focus toward infrastructure and homegrown talent under the Saudi Vision 2030 initiative, moving beyond the initial strategy of recruiting global superstars.

Additionally, Karim Benzema is entering a defining season with Al Hilal. Following a high-profile move from Al Ittihad, the 38-year-old striker aims to lead Al Hilal to a league title, seeking to solidify his impact after a period marked by injury challenges.