Overview
- Cristiano Ronaldo received the Best Player of the Middle East honor at the Globe Soccer Awards ceremony in Dubai.
- His career tally stands at 956 official goals, including 156 for Portugal, with 40 scored in 2025 across club and country.
- Based on a Soccerway-cited average of about 39.83 goals per year, media projections suggest he could reach 1,000 in early 2027, dependent on fitness and form.
- A disallowed goal in Al‑Nassr’s 3–0 win over Al‑Okhdood left him still seeking a first 2025 hat‑trick before a final opportunity on Dec. 30 at Al‑Ettifaq.
- Ronaldo said he remains motivated to play and pursue the milestone, adding he is confident if injuries do not intervene; fellow nominees included Karim Benzema, Riyad Mahrez and Salem Al‑Dawsari.