Cristiano Ronaldo etched his name further into football history on September 5, 2024, by scoring his 900th career goal in Portugal’s 2-1 victory over Croatia in the UEFA Nations League opener. The 39-year-old superstar reached this unprecedented milestone in the 34th minute of the match at the Estádio da Luz in Lisbon, connecting with a cross from Nuno Mendes to score Portugal’s second goal.Ronaldo’s emotional celebration, falling to the ground with his hands on his face, underscored the magnitude of the achievement. ‘This means a lot to me. It was a milestone I wanted to reach for a long time,’ Ronaldo said after the match. ‘I knew it would happen naturally while I was still playing’.The breakdown of Ronaldo’s 900 goals spans his illustrious career across various clubs and the national team: 450 for Real Madrid, 145 for Manchester United, 131 for Portugal (a record for international goals), 101 for Juventus, 68 for Al-Nassr, and 5 for Sporting Lisbon. This tally gives him an impressive average of 0.73 goals per game over 1,238 official matches.Portugal’s victory, which also featured a goal from Diogo Dalot in the 7th minute, puts them at the top of their Nations League group with 3 points. The match was additionally marked by a tribute to Pepe, who recently retired from the national team at 41 years old after 17 years of service.As Ronaldo continues to defy age and expectations, his sights are now set on an even loftier goal. ‘I am grateful for the support of my fans and my teammates,’ Ronaldo added, hinting at his ambition to potentially reach 1000 career goals. With this latest achievement, Ronaldo further cements his status as one of the greatest footballers in history, inspiring fans and fellow players alike with his enduring talent and dedication to the sport.
Key points
- Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 900th career goal in Portugal’s 2-1 win over Croatia.
- Ronaldo’s 900 goals span across various clubs and the national team, with an average of 0.
- Portugal leads their Nations League group with 3 points after the victory.
- Ronaldo hints at potentially aiming for 1000 career goals.
73 goals per game.
Contradictions👾There are slight discrepancies in the reported number of goals Ronaldo scored for Al-Nassr, with some sources citing 67 and others 68.
