# Cristiano Ronaldo career milestones and records

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> Updated: 2026-08-22T03:30:45.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 3.

Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese forward for Al-Nassr, continues to achieve significant career milestones. Having previously established himself as the all-time leading goalscorer in men’s professional football with over 976 goals, Ronaldo has recently extended his record-breaking career at age 41.

Following his participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which he designated as his final tournament with the Portugal national team, Ronaldo set two new major records during a 4-0 victory for Al-Nassr against Al Riyadh on August 21, 2026. He became the first player to score in 25 consecutive domestic seasons, a streak spanning from his time at Sporting Lisbon through his tenures in England, Spain, Italy, and Saudi Arabia. Additionally, he has become the all-time leading goalscorer in the history of the Saudi Pro League, reaching 103 goals in 108 official matches.

With his most recent goal, Ronaldo has reached a career total of 977 goals, placing him 23 goals away from the milestone of 1,000 career goals. His scoring tally includes 146 goals for the Portugal national team alongside his club contributions at Real Madrid, Manchester United, Juventus, and Al Nassr.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-22: Cristiano Ronaldo sets two major football records at age 41

Cristiano Ronaldo set two records at age 41, scoring in 25 consecutive domestic seasons and becoming the Saudi Pro League's all-time leading goalscorer with 103 goals.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cristiano-ronaldo-sets-two-major-football-records-at-age-41

### 2026-08-21: Cristiano Ronaldo sets record with 25th consecutive league scoring season

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first player to score in 25 consecutive league seasons and sits 23 goals away from the 1,000-goal milestone following Al Nassr's win over Al Riyadh.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cristiano-ronaldo-reaches-25th-consecutive-scoring-season

### 2026-08-15: Cristiano Ronaldo: Career milestones and records of the football legend

Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, currently with Al-Nassr, holds the record for most professional goals and recently completed his sixth World Cup, marking his final tournament with Portugal.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cristiano-ronaldo-career-milestones-and-records-of-the-football-legend

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