(VIDEO) The remarkable record Cristiano has just achieved in his career: now 964 goals
The Portuguese star played a key role in Al Nassr’s 4–0 victory over Al Hazm in the Saudi Pro League.
Just when it seemed like there were no more records left to shatter, Cristiano Ronaldo has gone and done it again. While his latest brace in Al Nassr’s victory over Al Hazem is impressive, the real story isn't just the final score or his relentless pursuit of the 1,000-goal mark. It’s a statistic that completely redefines what we thought was humanly possible in terms of athletic longevity.
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As of February 2026, the Portuguese legend has become the first footballer in history to reach 500 official goals after turning 30. This isn't just a number; it’s a career-defining statement that effectively silences any debate regarding his ability to stay at the very top of the game.
The Myth of the "Downward Slide"
In the traditional football world, turning 30 was always seen as the beginning of the end—the moment the legs start to heavy and the clinical edge begins to dull. Ronaldo has spent the last decade proving that theory wrong. In fact, he has turned his 30s into the most productive era of his professional life.
To understand the magnitude of this feat, consider the split: before hitting age 30, Ronaldo had amassed a staggering 464 goals for club and country. Since blowing out those 30 candles, he hasn't just maintained that pace—he has surpassed it. Scoring more goals in the second half of his career than in his "prime" youth is a feat of discipline that borders on the supernatural.
A Global Empire of Goals
This historic 500-goal haul wasn't built in a single league or under a single philosophy. It is the result of constant tactical evolution and an obsessive commitment to physical maintenance.
- Real Madrid: In the final stretch of his legendary career in Spain, he continued to post "alien" numbers, surpassing 160 goals after age 30 and dominating the Champions League.
- Juventus: He took his talents to the tactically rigid Serie A and still managed to break the 100-goal barrier, proving he could thrive in the world's most defensive league.
- Al Nassr: Now the undisputed face of the Saudi Pro League project, he has already surged past 100 goals for the club, showing no signs of slowing down.
- Portugal: On the international stage, he has added over 90 goals during this period, leading his nation with the same hunger he had as a teenager.
- Manchester United: Even during a turbulent second stint at Old Trafford, his individual output remained significant despite the collective struggles of the team.
The Final Countdown: 1,000 Goals
Ronaldo has been vocal about his ultimate mission: reaching 1,000 official goals before hanging up his boots. With his total now climbing past 960, what once sounded like a utopian dream is now an inevitable reality.
But the "post-30" record adds a new layer to the GOAT conversation. In an era of congested schedules and extreme physical demand, Ronaldo’s maturity has become his greatest weapon. He has successfully transitioned from a lightning-fast winger to the world's most dangerous penalty-box predator.
The question is no longer whether he is the greatest scorer of all time—the record books have already settled that. The real discussion is whether we are witnessing the most incredible display of competitive longevity in the history of professional sports. While the world waits for him to slow down, Cristiano Ronaldo is simply too busy finding the back of the net.
