The Portuguese football icon stands among the most prolific scorers in world football, having crossed the 700-goal mark at club level. Ronaldo’s career is defined by purpose and a relentless drive to excel. In a famous rivalry for the title of the greatest player of his generation, he has found the back of the net across several top leagues in Portugal, England, Spain, and Italy.
As of today, the record shows more than 800 goals from his debut with Sporting Lisbon in 2002 through his return to Manchester United. Among the all-time greats, Ronaldo has surpassed numerous legends, including Gerd Müller, Ferenc Puskás, Pelé, and Romário. His scoring feats also break national team records, with Ronaldo edging past Ali Daei’s tally of 109 to reach a higher total in international play.
On October 9, 2022, Ronaldo hit 700 club goals during a Premier League match against Everton, two days after marking the twentieth anniversary of his top-flight debut on October 7, 2002, when he starred for Sporting. He celebrated a double that night, signposting a long arc of goal-scoring achievement at the highest levels of club football.
Ronaldo featured in his fifth FIFA World Cup tournament in Qatar 2022, scoring nine goals across 23 appearances. While he could not deliver a decisive moment in the quarterfinals against Morocco, he left the competition with a continued emphasis on his longevity and consistency at the sport’s peak events. In 2023, he joined Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, aiming to extend his advantage in the race to be the era’s leading scorer as rivals chase their own records.
Goal.com provides a comprehensive view of Cristiano Ronaldo’s career statistics and milestones, tracing his journey through each major club and national-team chapter. The following sections summarize the most notable phases of his career across Sporting Lisbon, Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Al Nassr, reflecting his impact and sustained goal-scoring prowess.
Squad lists and tournament appearances discussed here reflect historical selections and match data from the World Cup campaigns through 2022, with updates noted for the 2023 season transition. This overview concentrates on Ronaldo’s objectives and his goal-scoring record rather than exhaustive biographical detail. It highlights his contributions to his teams and his status as one of modern football’s most enduring scorers.
CRISTIANO’S OBJECTIVES IN SPORTING
OBJECTIVES OF CRISTIANO IN MANCHESTER UNITED
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OBJECTIVES OF CRISTIANO IN REAL MADRID
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OBJECTIVES OF CRISTIANO IN AL NASSR
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CRISTIANO’S GOALS FOR HIS TEAM
120 goals in 197 matches
Average: 0.60 goals per match
TOTAL GOALS
Source: Goal