Cristiano Ronaldo Approaches 1,000 Goals with 980 Scored
Cristiano Ronaldo, playing for Al-Nassr, scored his 980th career goal on October 9, 2026, during a 3-0 win against Al-Diriyah in the Saudi Pro League. He opened the scoring in the 23rd minute after reacting quickly to a rebound from Kingsley Coman's saved effort.
This goal brings him 20 goals away from becoming the first footballer in history to score 1,000 career goals, with a total of 980 goals from 1,339 appearances as of October 11. Ronaldo is recognized as the most prolific scorer in men's football history and holds the record for the most goals in men's international football, with 146 goals for Portugal.
In comparison, Lionel Messi has scored 934 goals in 1,178 appearances, trailing Ronaldo by 46 goals. Messi's goals have come from his time at Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Inter Miami, and the Argentina national team.
The ongoing debate about who is the greatest player continues, with both players maintaining extraordinary scoring records.
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