Cristiano Ronaldo a made history when he scored his 900th career goal in Portugal’s 2-1 victory over Croatia in their UEFA Nations League group match on September 5.
Ultimately, at the age of 39 years, Ronaldo remains the only footballer in history to accomplish this feat for the club and country.
Cristiano Ronaldo sets new history in Portugal’s UEFA Nations League clash to Croatia
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Record-Breaking Career Goals
Ronaldo got the goal that heralded him into the record books in the first half from a cross by Nuno Mendes.
Cristiano Ronaldo is a five-time winner of the Ballon d’Or award and is also recognized as the record holder for the number of goals scored in the European Club competitions.
Ronaldo leads Portugal to victory against Croatia
Here’s a breakdown of his career goals across different teams:
Real Madrid: 450 goals
Manchester United: 145 goals
Portugal: 131 goals
Juventus: 101 goals
Al Nassr: 68 goals
Sporting Lisbon: 5 goals
Cristiano has received a wide amount of congratulations from fans and players around the world with his new achievement.
The Portuguese have hereby used his social media to appreciate everyone who supported him to achieve such a great feat.
I dreamed of this, and I have more dreams. Thank you all! pic.twitter.com/2SS3ZoG2Gl
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) September 5, 2024
THE GREATEST THERE WILL EVER BE 🐐
Cristaino Ronaldo’s new milestone puts him clear of long term rival Lionel Messi in the all-time goalsoring chart.
| Top 10 highest goalscorers in football history | ||
| S. No | Player | Goals |
| 1 | Cristiano Ronaldo (POR) | 900 goals |
| 2 | Lionel Messi (ARG) | 838 goals |
| 3 | Josef Biscan (AUT) | 805 goals |
| 4 | Romario (BRA) | 772 goals |
| 5 | Pele (BRA) | 757 goals |
| 6 | Ferenc Puskas (HUN) | 746 goals |
| 7 | Gerd Muller (GER) | 734 goals |
| 8 | Ferenc Deak (HUN) | 576 goals |
| 9 | Uwe Seeler (GER) | 575 goals |
| 10 | Tulio Maravilha (BRA) | 575 goals |
Eyeing 1,000 Career Goals
After joining the Al Nassr, he became the top scorer of the maximum number of goals in a league season with 35 goals.
Having shifted his aim to reach 1,000 professional goals, Ronaldo continues with the same ferocity in scoring goals.
Meanwhile, Sportsbuddy also reported that Cristiano Ronaldo has launched his own Youtube channel.
Portugal’s UEFA Nations League fixture against Scotland on the 8th of September.
