On September 5, 2024, Cristiano Ronaldo etched his name into the history books once again by scoring his 900th career goal during Portugal’s Nations League match against Croatia at the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon. The 39-year-old forward achieved this remarkable feat in just 1,238 official games, boasting an impressive average of 0.73 goals per game.
The landmark goal came in the 34th minute of the first half when Ronaldo met a precise cross from Nuno Mendes, calmly slotting the ball past Croatian goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic. Overcome with emotion, Ronaldo celebrated the milestone by getting down on one knee.
Ronaldo’s goal against Croatia marked his 131st international strike in 213 appearances for Portugal, further solidifying his position as the all-time leading scorer in international football.
Breakdown of Ronaldo’s 900 Career Goals:
Sporting CP: 5 goals
Manchester United: 145 goals
Real Madrid: 450 goals
Juventus: 101 goals
Al-Nassr: 68 goals
Portugal: 131 goals
Ronaldo’s extraordinary goal-scoring record reflects his consistency, longevity, and ability to perform at the highest level across multiple leagues and stages. This latest achievement cements his legacy as one of the greatest goal scorers in the history of football.
