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RONALDO
The Road to 1,000 Career Goals
📊 Last Updated: August 30, 2026 • Source: Official Stats
Career Goals
Goals To Go
97.6% of the way to 1,000 official career goals
Where The Goals Came From
Sporting CP
0.5%
5
2002-2003
Manchester United
14.9%
145
2003-2009, 2021-2022
Real Madrid
46.1%
450
2009-2018
Juventus
10.3%
101
2018-2021
Al-Nassr
13.2%
129
2023-Present
Portugal (International)
15.0%
146
National team
Club and international goals together add up to Ronaldo's 976 career total.
Milestone Timeline
5 Sep 2024
Reached his 900th career goal, scored for Portugal against Croatia in the UEFA Nations League.
2021
Became the all-time top scorer in men's international football, passing Ali Daei's record of 109 goals.
Now
Holds the men's international goals record with 146 goals for Portugal, and sits on 976 career goals overall.
When Will He Reach 1,000?
Nobody can guarantee an exact date, but the math is encouraging. At his recent pace of roughly 40-50 goals a season across club and international football, Ronaldo needs only 24 more to hit 1,000 — a total that's realistic within the 2026-27 season if he stays fit and on the pitch regularly.
Ronaldo himself has said reaching 1,000 career goals is a personal goal. There's no confirmed timeline, and injuries, squad rotation, or retirement could push the number further out — but barring a major setback, this tracker will keep counting down as each new goal lands.
Meanwhile, Lionel Messi sits on 927 career goals of his own — 49 behind Ronaldo in the all-time rivalry.
FAQ
How many career goals does Cristiano Ronaldo have?
As of August 2026, Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 976 goals across his club and international career.
How many goals does Ronaldo need to reach 1,000?
Ronaldo needs 24 more goals to reach 1,000 official career goals. He is currently at 97.6% of the milestone.
Do Ronaldo's 1,000 goals count only official matches?
Yes. This tracker counts goals from official club and international competitions only, per official-competition records. Friendlies outside recognized competitions and exhibition matches are not included.
Who has more goals, Ronaldo or Messi?
Cristiano Ronaldo has 976 career goals compared to Lionel Messi's 927, a difference of 49 goals in Ronaldo's favor.
Has any player ever scored 1,000 official career goals?
No player's official-match goal tally is universally recognized to have reached 1,000. Historical claims of 1,000+ goals for some players include exhibition and friendly matches that aren't counted in official-competition records.