Even at the age of 40, Cristiano Ronaldo continues to dazzle football fans worldwide with his prolific goal-scoring prowess. The ex-Real Madrid star, currently playing for Al-Nassr, is about to achieve a milestone that many players could only dream of – nearing his 1,000th career goal. With 927 goals already to his name, Ronaldo’s hunger for scoring appears to be insatiable.
Ronaldo’s latest feat came during the Asian Champions League Round of 16, where he successfully converted a penalty, helping his team Al-Nassr to a decisive 3-0 triumph over Iranian club Esteghlal Tehran. The penalty marked the 927th goal of his remarkable career. However, what sets this goal apart isn’t just the number itself, but the significant milestone it represents.
With this goal, Ronaldo has scored 464 times since he hit the age of 30. This tally surpasses the total number of goals he netted during his teens and 20s combined, a truly astounding achievement considering that many footballers experience their prime years in their twenties. Yet, Ronaldo has defied conventions, proving that age is just a number, and his early thirties were anything but a period of decline.
Following this monumental game, Ronaldo couldn’t contain his excitement as he took to Instagram to express his elation about Al-Nassr’s progression into the quarter-finals of the Asian Champions League. He captioned his post, “Quarter-finals, here we come!”, reflecting his anticipation for the forthcoming games.
Having celebrated his 40th birthday in February, Ronaldo has yet to reveal any plans for retirement. With the 1,000-goal milestone within touching distance, it’s plausible that the Al-Nassr striker will continue to grace the pitch for a few more seasons. In the ongoing rivalry between Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, the former has an edge in terms of career goals, and if he becomes the first to cross the four-digit goal mark, it will undoubtedly serve as a strong incentive to prolong his illustrious career.
