Ronaldo's Relentless Pursuit of 1,000 Goals

Cristiano Ronaldo is rapidly approaching the incredible milestone of 1,000 career goals, making it a question of when, not if, he will reach this legendary figure.

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Following his goal in Al-Nassr's recent win, the Portuguese superstar now has a career total of 950 goals.

Having signed a new contract with the Saudi Pro League team that extends to the 2026-27 season, the 40-year-old shows no signs of slowing down.

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With a scoring rate of nearly a goal per game for Al-Nassr, projections suggest that, barring a major injury, Ronaldo is on track to score his 1,000th goal before the end of 2026.

A Career of Consistent Excellence

Since scoring his first professional goal for Sporting CP at 17, Ronaldo has been one of football's most reliable goal-scorers. Twenty-three years later, he stands as the most prolific men's international scorer with 143 goals for Portugal, 39 ahead of Lionel Messi.

With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, few would bet against him reaching 150 international goals.

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While Messi, with 889 career goals, also has a chance to reach the 1,000-goal mark, Ronaldo's 60-goal lead and fierce competitiveness make it likely he will get there first.

Younger talents like Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé have impressive goal-per-game ratios, but matching Ronaldo's longevity and staggering total remains a monumental task.

Scoring at an Unprecedented Rate

Remarkably, Ronaldo's scoring rate has actually increased recently. His last 100 goals have come at a rate of 0.92 per 90 minutes.

While playing in the Saudi Pro League has contributed to this, his performance remains top-tier—he has outscored many prominent forwards in Europe's top leagues this season.

It took him just 57 games for Al-Nassr and Portugal to go from 900 to 950 goals. Based on this incredible pace, projections indicate he could score the next 50 goals within approximately 13 months.

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So, if you're looking for a date to mark on your calendar, keep late 2026 free to celebrate what could be Cristiano Ronaldo's 1,000th career goal.

Source: espn

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