Ronaldo Edges Closer to 1000 Goals as He Nets His 923rd

Cristiano Ronaldo will celebrate his 40th birthday on Wednesday, February 5, 2024. At an age when most professional footballers experience a decline in performance, the Al Nassr skipper continues to display his sharpness on the field.

Most recently, Ronaldo scored a brace in Al Nassr's 4-0 victory over Al-Wasl on matchday seven of the Elite Asian Champions League on Monday(03rd Feb) in group B. With this win, the yellow submarine now has collected 16 points and placed third in the points table.

This achievement proves that the Portuguese player still performs at the highest level, even as he approaches his forties—a time when most players retire.

With these two goals, the soon-to-be-40-year-old Ronaldo has now scored 923 goals throughout his career. The Portugese superstar now needs only 77 goals to reach the milestone of 1,000 goals—an achievement no footballer in the modern era has accomplished.

Ronaldo's consistency in scoring goals stands out when looking at the distribution of his career goals. Before turning 30, he scored 463 goals, and after turning 30, he added 460 goals to his tally. With his impressive performance, Ronaldo stands a strong chance of surpassing the number of goals he scored before the age of 30.

In 2024, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner scored 50 goals. If Ronaldo maintains this performance, he could reach the 1,000-goal milestone before turning 42.

Ronaldo also has another significant goal: to compete in the 2026 WC, which will take place in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. This tournament will likely mark his last WC. If he stays in top condition, he could even compete in Euro 2028.

With all his achievements and determination, Ronaldo continues to show that age is just a number. He remains a feared figure on the field and serves as an inspiration to future generations of footballers.