Cristiano Ronaldo Reaches 900 Career Goals

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By Waqas Umer

Legendary goal maniac Cristiano Ronaldo bagged his 900th career goal, but who have been all the losers going through sign-up for the tally? The 39-year-old legend garners more and more headlines every time as he adds another feather to his already chock-a-block glittering cap. In this piece, we review the stats and times leading to Ronaldo’s goal 700 as a player lay bare what has been an impressive individual scoring journey it had taken for him —the highs and colds of that run— his career till now in front of the football world.

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The moment Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 900th goal

Cristiano Ronaldo netted his 900th career goal during Portugal’s UEFA Nations League clash with Croatia, as he struck to make it a 2-0 lead. Succeeding a goal which had seen Ronaldo then collapse in tears as he dropped to his knees next to the corner flag. His latest contribution also takes him to 131 goals for Portugal, illustrating his remarkable international consistency.

Milestone Breakdown: The Teams Cristiano Ronaldo Scored For

Cristiano Ronaldo wields the force of his remarkable two-decade-long career at a host of clubs. From his days as a youngster at Sporting Lisbon to now playing for Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, Ronaldo has always been banging them in — scoring wherever he goes!

Here is a breakdown of Ronaldo’s 900 career goals:

Club/CountryGoals
Al-Nassr68
Juventus101
Manchester United145
Portugal131
Real Madrid450
Sporting CP5
Total900
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Scoring for Over Two Decades: Ronaldo’s Longevity

The road to 900 goals started on the 7th of October, 2002 when Ronaldo netted his maiden competitive goal in Sporting Lisbon while still 17 years. After that, he was a star and has ever since had an incredibly successful career. If someone was born on the day of the first goal scored by Ronaldo, then that person would be 21 years old today. It relates to his performance and commitment to football.

Manchester United: The First Step Towards Greatness

Ronaldo later moved to Manchester United in 2003 where he netted 118 goals in his three seasons’ spell scoring 293 appearances. He had a spell at the club before establishing one of the most illustrious careers of his generation. Before joining Real Madrid he had three Premier League titles and a Champions League.

Real Madrid: Where Legends Are Made

Cristiano Ronaldo joined Real Madrid in 2009 for a then world record €94 million (£80m). Over his nine years at the club, Pele scored an unbelievable 450 goals in a mere 438 appearances claiming his spot among all-time greats. During his time with Madrid, he won a host of personal accolades and five Ballon d’Or, as well as multiple Champions League titles.

Juventus and Return to Manchester United

Ronaldo spent three years at Juventus after departing Real Madrid in 2018, scoring another101 goals. In 2021, he went back to Manchester United, where he scored a galaxy additional 27 goals in another sole match (54 games) ahead of making the high-profile shift this time to Al-Nassr at Saudi Arabia on January, 23rd; [exactly] an identical day two years ago.

Is Ronaldo the Greatest Scorer of All Time?

For men’s football, a unified number-one all-time goalscoring record across all competitions is not sortable via accurate published chronological factors such as news articles but the most verifiable source comes to totals from official matches alone with Ronaldo slightly ahead. He then broke the 800-goal barrier after returning to Manchester United, boosting his legendary status in football.

In Brazil, both Pele and Romario were hailed as 1000-goal players but their official records are significantly lower without friendlies. Unofficial statisticians at RSSSF logged 778 goals for Pele and 785 for Romario. For context, Lionel Messi — Ronaldo’s long-running nemesis in the goal-scoring charts — has 867 career goals of his own.

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“I Want 1,000 Goals” – Ronaldo’s Ambition is Far From Over

Ronaldo, 39, has shown no signs of slowing down. Ronaldo also said he hoped to score 1,000 career goals in the course of a frank interview with his former Manchester United team-mate: Rio Ferdinand.

BREAKING: Ronaldo declares; My ‘specific goal’ is to reach 1,000 goals Number one, injury-free is the most important thing for me. That is video evidence of all the goals I have scored.

No one bribed Ronaldo, it only gives us an insight into his psyche which is to reach 1,000 strikes. So, whether he can do the impossible or not only time will tell if Ronald does it all over again but then knowing him from what history has taught us Ronaldo is against everything and wins.

Conclusion

Cristiano Ronaldo’s 900th career goal is yet another testament to his extraordinary talent, longevity, and commitment to football. Over more than two decades, Ronaldo has redefined the sport, shattered records, and inspired millions of fans worldwide. As he eyes the monumental 1,000-goal milestone, the world watches in anticipation, knowing that Ronaldo is far from finished. His legacy as one of the greatest to ever play the game is firmly secured.

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