67 goals to go until “1000 goals”
As of May 2025, Cristiano Ronaldo played for Saudi Arabia’s al-Nasr and is still the best striker in the world. He has a professional career record of 933 goals (national team + club), and is racing toward the first “1000 goals” in soccer history.
- Current Age: 40
- Club: Al-Nassr (Saudi Pro League)
- 2024–25 League Goals: 23 (leading scorer)
- Total Career Goals: 933 (as of May 2025)
While many speculate on his retirement, Ronaldo remains laser-focused on a historic final goal.
Magic number 1,000: More Than Just a Number
“1,000 goals” is not just an individual record. Since his debut as a pro in 2002, he has recorded 24 consecutive years of scoring goals, maintained his highest performance regardless of age, and is a strong mentality.
Only Pelé had ever been mentioned in the 1,000 goal conversation. Ronaldo is now bringing that legend to life.
Dominance at Al-Nassr and the Time Left
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At Al-Nassr, Ronaldo’s impact has been undeniable:
- 2024–25 Season: Leading league scorer (23 goals), AFC Champions League quarterfinalist
- Saudi Pro League Career: 68 matches, 64 goals
- Club leader in shots on target, xG, and offensive impact
Ronaldo said in a recent interview, “I’m in good shape, and I want to keep playing for myself and the team.” He is also considering playing in the 2026 World Cup, which means he will soon continue his professional career for at least another year.
Ronaldo’s great challenge continues
To be honest, I think Ronaldo exceeding 1,000 goals is not just a number, but a moment when the “long story of one person” is completed. Is it not just a player who scores a lot of goals, but a “survival textbook” that shows the extent to which soccer’s continuity, self-management, and goal consciousness can reach?
And as soon as we hit 1,000 goals, we’re all going to clap, no matter where the goal came from, no matter what tournament it was, because it’s not just Ronaldo’s record, it’s a win for football itself.
With 933 goals already tallied, Ronaldo needs just 67 more to reach the mythical 1000. Given his average of 25–30 goals per season, this could become reality by the end of 2026.
And when it happens, the world won’t just remember the goal—we’ll remember the journey.
