Cristiano Ronaldo reaches 100 goal contributions for Al-Nassr: How close is he to 1,000 career goals?
Cristiano Ronaldo continues to defy age and expectations, adding another milestone to his illustrious career. The Portuguese icon reached 100 goal contributions for Al-Nassr, showcasing his enduring brilliance in the Saudi Pro League. As Ronaldo spearheads Al-Nassr’s campaign, questions linger: how much closer is he to achieving the incredible 1,000 career goals?
Stefano Pioli’s side secured a hard-fought victory against a ten-man Al-Khaleej, winning 3-1 to keep their slim Saudi Pro League title hopes alive. Ronaldo was instrumental yet again, scoring twice in a match that was anything but straightforward for the Knights of Najd. The game began with Riyadh outfit struggling for creativity and inspiration in attack. Despite Al-Khaleej going down to ten men just after the half-hour mark—when Saeed Al-Hamsal received a red card for denying a clear goal-scoring opportunity—Al-Nassr failed to assert dominance.
Tensions boiled over as the host’s manager, Georgios Donis, vocally protested the decision, earning himself a spot in the stands. Meanwhile, the home side’s frustration was evident, with Ronaldo frequently dropping deeper to influence play and trying his luck with long-range efforts.
In the second half, Al-Nassr’s performance improved, albeit slowly. The breakthrough came in the 65th minute when Otavio set up his Portuguese colleague with a deft back flick. Ronaldo unleashed a low volley into the bottom left corner, leaving goalkeeper Ibrahim Sehic rooted to the spot.
While Kostas Fortounis equalized for Al-Khaleej from the penalty spot shortly after, Al-Nassr quickly reclaimed the lead. Sultan Al-Ghannam scored with a powerful shot following a sublime assist from Marcelo Brozovic. Deep into injury time, Brozović was involved again, slicing through Al-Khaleej’s defense to set up Saad Hussain Haqawi, who unselfishly squared the ball to Ronaldo for an easy tap-in.
Milestone achieved: 100 goal contributions for Al-Nassr
With 83 goals and 19 assists in 92 appearances, Ronaldo has now contributed directly to 100 goals for Al-Nassr—a staggering achievement. This milestone highlights his impact since joining the Saudi club and further cements his status as one of the all-time greats.
At nearly 40 years old, Ronaldo continues to perform at an elite level. His influence is critical to Al-Nassr’s aspirations, particularly as they navigate a challenging title race.
How many goals until 1,000?
Ronaldo’s career tally now stands at 919 goals, leaving him just 81 shy of the mythical 1,000-goal mark. It’s a feat only a handful of players in soccer history have approached, and Ronaldo’s relentless drive suggests it’s well within reach.
Given his current form, it’s not a question of if but when he will achieve this monumental milestone. Al-Nassr fans are witnessing history in the making as Ronaldo continues to rewrite soccer’s record books.