Cristiano Ronaldo made history once again on Thursday, marking a monumental moment in his career by scoring his 900th goal. The 39-year-old forward found the net during Portugal’s Nations League clash against Croatia, pushing the score to 2-0.
As the ball hit the back of the net, an emotional Ronaldo celebrated with tears in his eyes, dropping to his knees by the corner flag. This goal was his 131st for Portugal, but it’s just a chapter in the incredible journey he’s had across five major clubs: Sporting Lisbon, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, and Al-Nassr.
A Career Spanning More than Two Decades
Ronaldo’s career longevity is extraordinary. If a fan was born the day Ronaldo scored his first competitive goal, they would now be 21 years old. His journey began on October 7, 2002, when a 17-year-old Ronaldo netted two goals for Sporting Lisbon in a 3-0 win over Moreirense.
This breakout performance earned him a move to Manchester United, where he scored 118 goals in 293 games before joining Real Madrid in 2009 for a then-record fee of €94 million (£80 million). His time at Real Madrid was nothing short of legendary—450 goals in 438 games over nine seasons.
Ronaldo then made the switch to Juventus, where he continued his goal-scoring exploits, adding 101 goals in just three seasons. After a brief return to Manchester United, where he scored 27 more goals, Ronaldo made a surprising move to Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr in 2023. With 68 goals and counting, his tally continues to rise.
Ronaldo’s Goal Tally Across His Career
- Al-Nassr: 68 goals
- Juventus: 101 goals
- Manchester United: 145 goals
- Portugal: 131 goals
- Real Madrid: 450 goals
- Sporting CP: 5 goals
- Total: 900 goals
Cristiano Ronaldo’s record-breaking career cements him as one of football’s all-time greats, with his goal-scoring prowess showing no signs of slowing down.
