After scoring two goals for Portugal in their most recent World Cup qualifying match against Armenia, Cristiano Ronaldo is now just 58 goals away from hitting the incredible 1,000-goal career milestone.
Portugal won the match, which took place in Yerevan on September 6, 2025, with a decisive score of 5-0.
Ronaldo’s Current Standing
Ronaldo is now one of the most prolific goal scorers in football history with this most recent accomplishment, bringing his career goal total to 942. With 140 goals for Portugal, he is the player with the most goals for his country. With an average of almost 0.88 goals per game, Ronaldo, who is currently a member of Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, continues to show off his scoring ability.
Ronaldo has expressed a mature perspective regarding the pursuit of the 1,000-goal mark. He stated, “I can no longer think about what I said publicly that I wanted to reach 1,000 goals. One thousand goals is great, but if it doesn’t come, I’m already the player in history with the most goals.” His focus has shifted to enjoying the game and making the most of his remaining playing years, rather than fixating on statistics.
Ronaldo could realistically reach the 1,000-goal career milestone by the conclusion of the 2025-2026 season or the beginning of the 2026-2027 season, assuming he keeps up his present form and level of health. Having already scored twice for Al Nassr this season, his performance suggests that he is in excellent form.
Ronaldo’s reputation as one of football’s greatest players only gets stronger as he gets closer to this momentous occasion. Fans are excited to watch him reach his 1,000 career goals because of his dedication to enjoying the game and his remarkable scoring ability.