Cristiano Ronaldo achieved a historic milestone, reaching 800 professional club goals, a feat unprecedented in the history of modern football. This significant record was set during Al Nassr’s dominant 5-1 victory over Al Fateh on October 19.
Despite his age of 40, the seasoned striker continues to demonstrate exceptional scoring prowess. In the match against Al Fateh, Ronaldo initially missed a penalty kick but later redeemed himself by scoring his landmark 800th career goal in the 60th minute. The other four goals for Al Nassr were contributed by João Félix, who netted a hat-trick in the 13th, 68th, and 80th minutes, and Kingsley Coman, who added another goal in the 75th minute.
This monumental achievement officially makes Ronaldo the first player in history to score 800 goals for professional clubs. His remarkable goal-scoring journey spans several top European clubs before his current tenure in Asia. He has scored for Sporting CP, Manchester United (across two spells), Real Madrid, Juventus, and his current club, Al Nassr.
Beyond his personal milestone, Ronaldo’s influence has been pivotal in Al Nassr’s impressive start to the season. The team currently holds the top position in the Saudi Arabian top league, having secured 15 points from their opening five matches.
Even at 40, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner remains a highly influential figure within Al Nassr, not only through his direct goal contributions but also as a crucial motivator for his teammates. His consistent ability to perform and score goals in high-level matches underscores his enduring talent and dedication to the sport.
A detailed breakdown of his 800 goals highlights his career’s prolific nature: he scored 5 goals at Sporting CP, where he began his professional career. During his two stints with Manchester United, he registered 145 goals. His most prolific period was at Real Madrid, where he famously scored 450 goals. He then added 101 goals during his two years in Italy with Juventus. Currently, playing for Al Nassr in Asia, the UEFA Champions League winner has contributed 99 goals in 112 official appearances for the club.
