On Thursday, Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 900th goal in his storied career, marking a momentous occasion.
Portugal went ahead 2-0 against Croatia in their Nations League match thanks to a goal from the 39-year-old.
The forward broke down in tears beside the corner flag, expressing his joy with great emotion.
In addition to his club goals for Sporting Lisbon, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, and his current team Al-Nassr, the goal was his 131st goal for his country.
Because of his remarkable lifespan, a person would currently be 21 if they were alive when Ronaldo scored his first goal in a competitive match.
At the age of 17 years, 8 months, on October 7, 2002, he scored two goals for Sporting of Portugal in a 3-0 win against Moreirense.
After that, he joined Manchester United, where he scored 118 goals in 293 games. In 2009, he transferred to Real Madrid for a then-record 94 million euros (£80 million).
Before moving to Italy to join Juventus, he scored 450 goals in just 438 appearances during his nine years at the Spanish powerhouses.
Before leaving the Italian team after three years to return to United, where he scored 27 goals in 54 games, he added another 101 goals to his total.
However, a fairytale return to the Red Devils did not materialize, and in 2023 he moved to Saudi Arabia to play with Al-Nassr, where he currently has 68 goals and counting.
Ronaldo’s career goals
| Cristiano Ronaldo – Senior Career | Goals |
|---|---|
| Al-Nassr | 68 |
| Juventus | 101 |
| Manchester United | 145 |
| Portugal | 131 |
| Real Madrid | 450 |
| Sporting CP | 5 |
| Total: | 900 |
(BBC)
