Ronaldo Chases the 1,000-Goal Club; 962 Down, 38 to Go – Can He Do It? 

At 40 years old, Cristiano Ronaldo is no longer chasing opponents, he is chasing history itself.

The Portugal superstar is closing in on a milestone no footballer has officially reached in competitive matches: 1,000 career goals.

Not Pelé. Not Romário. Not Lionel Messi. Not anyone, once friendly matches are removed and only competitive goals are counted.

With 962 goals already scored across club and country, Ronaldo now stands just 38 goals away from redefining the outer limits of individual achievement in world football.

Cristiano Ronaldo: A Record That Would Stand Alone

Ronaldo has already conquered virtually every scoring benchmark the sport offers,but reaching 1,000 competitive goals would place him in a category beyond comparison, even among the sport’s immortals.

He is:

• The all-time leading men’s international goalscorer

• A Champions League icon

• A serial domestic league winner across multiple countries

No player has ever officially reached four digits in recognized competitive games and now, Ronaldo is closer than anyone has ever been.

By the Numbers: Ronaldo’s Career Goal Tracker

As of February 14, 2026, Ronaldo’s official career statistics stand at:

• Games played: 1,306

• Goals scored: 962

• Goals-per-game ratio: 0.74

His goals have come across a glittering career with:

• Sporting CP

• Manchester United

• Real Madrid

• Juventus

• Al Nassr

• And the Portugal national team, where he has scored 143 goals in 225 appearances

Latest Chapter: Goals 950–962 at Al Nassr

Ronaldo’s most recent strikes have all come in Saudi Arabia, where he continues to defy age and expectation with Al Nassr.

Goal No. 962 – Feb. 14

Al Fateh 0–2 Al Nassr
After missing two matches amid a brief transfer-policy dispute, Ronaldo needed just 18 minutes to calmly divert Sadio Mané’s low cross into the far corner.

Goal No. 961 – Jan. 30

Al Kholood 0–3 Al Nassr
A tidy finish inside the box after linking up with João Félix, to score his 17th goal of the season.

Goal No. 960 – Jan. 21

Damac FC 1–2 Al Nassr
The match-winner strike, drilled low into the corner, taking Ronaldo to the “40 goals to go” mark.

Goal No. 959 – Jan. 12

Al Hilal 3–1 Al Nassr
Ronaldo opened the scoring in a title showdown, though league leaders Al Hilal responded with three second-half goals.

Goal No. 958 – Jan. 8

Al Nassr 1–2 Al Qadsiah
A penalty kick that ensured Ronaldo has now scored in 24 consecutive calendar years, another record unto itself.

Goals 955–957 – Late December

Against Al Ettifaq and Al Okhdood, Ronaldo scored three goals in two matches.

Goal No. 954 – Nov. 23

Al Nassr 4–1 Al Khaleej
A stunning bicycle kick into the top corner, one of the finest goals of his entire career, and the final action of the match.