Ronaldo Sets 1,000-Goal Target, Stands at 956 After Latest Brace

Overview

• Cristiano Ronaldo moved to 956 official career goals with a two-goal performance in Al-Nassr’s 3–0 win over Al-Okhdood.
• At the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai, he was named the best active player in the Middle East and publicly committed to reaching 1,000 goals.
• Based on his 2025 strike rate of about 0.88 per game, media projections estimate he would need roughly 50 matches to close the 44-goal gap.
• Al-Nassr leads the Saudi league and, under coach Jorge Jesus, has adopted load management that has seen Ronaldo rested for lower-priority or long-travel fixtures.
• The 40-year-old intends to play what he calls his final World Cup in 2026, with additional scoring chances including March friendlies against Mexico and the United States.