Cristiano Ronaldo, no doubt, goes down in history as one of the greatest footballers. To many, he is regarded as the GOAT, and his amazing goal record and feats are all evidence that he will be in the talks of the greatest of all time in football.
Ronaldo began his football career in Portugal with Sporting Lisborn. In 2003, he moved to Manchester United, where he was awarded his first Ballon d’Or.
Later, in 2009, the 39-year-old striker switched to Real Madrid. He broke numerous records and won four more Ballon d’Or honors.
In 2018, Cristiano Ronaldo left Spain to take on a fresh challenge somewhere else, and he eventually joined Juventus in Italy. He became the most expensive signing for an Italian club and for a player over 30 years old. This move was estimated at an initial €100 million (£88 million).

In the summer of 2021, Ronaldo returned to United for a second stint in a deal worth €15 million, plus €8 million in add-ons. He then joined Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr, his current team, in January 2023.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s great goal scoring form has continued in his current side, Al Nassr, which has seen him notch up a total of 58 goals in just 63 games.
In addition, he has had an incredible international career, scoring 128 goals in 206 appearances for Portugal since making his debut in 2003.
Sports Buddy examines Cristiano Ronaldo’s incredible accomplishments throughout his storied football career in this article.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s incredible records

Champions League all-time highest goal scorer
Fondly called ‘Mr Champions League’, Cristiano Ronaldo, during his time in the competition had a knack for turning up in big moments. This brilliant performances produced a total of 142 goals, making him UCL’s all-time highest goal scorer.
Most goals scored in a UCL season
With 17 goals, Ronaldo holds the record for highest goal scored in the UEFA Champions League in a single season. This record was set in the 2013–2014 season, when he won his second Ballon d’Or award.
Champions League’s all-time highest assist proveider
Contrary to what many people believe, Ronaldo does not only score goals, he can also create goal scoring opportunities. He has a total of 42 assists to his name in the Champions League, making him the competiton’s all-time highest assist provider.
Most hat-tricks by an active footballer
With 66 career hat-tricks, Ronaldo holds the record for most hat-tricks by an active player in football history. The captain of Al-Nassr is passionate about scoring goals and never gets tired of doing so. Since his first professional hat-trick at Manchester United in a 6-0 Premier League victory against Newcastle United in 2008, this mentality has allowed him to achieve several hat-tricks since he is constantly eager for more goals.
Most goals recognized by FIFA
Ronaldo has scored more goals recognized by FIFA than any other player in the history of football. As of this writing, Transfer Market indicates that he has 887 goals scored for both club and country. After overtaking Josef Bican (805), Ronaldo inscribed his name at the top of the scoring rankings in history.
Highest goals in scored a Saudi Pro League season
Cristiano Ronaldo recently broke the Saudi Pro League’s highest goal record in a single season, with 35 goals, having surpassing Moroccan forward Abderrazak Hamdallah’s tally of 34 goals.
First player to win the golden boot in four diferent leagues
Cristiano Ronaldo broke another record, becoming the first player to win the golden boot in four different leagues. He won the golden boot with Manchester United in England, Real Madrid, in the La Liga, Juventus in the Serie A and also in the Saudi Pro League.