Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated his 850th goal
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated his 850th career goal during Al Nassr‘s convincing 5-1 victory over Al-Hazm in the Saudi Pro League on Saturday, marking a significant milestone in his storied career. The Portuguese superstar scored six goals in his last three games and added two assists, demonstrating his all-around excellence as Al Nassr earned their third straight league victory.
Cristiano Ronaldo presently holds the league’s scoring lead
Sadio Mane was also listed as a scorer. Al Nassr has experienced a comeback after suffering two losses in their first two games of the season. In their past three games, they have scored an incredible 14 goals. With their recent turnaround, they are now only four points behind league leaders Al-Hilal. With six goals this year, Cristiano Ronaldo presently holds the league’s scoring lead. Former Liverpool striker Mane is right behind him with five goals.
Ronaldo’s 850th goal breaks all career records
Announcing his happiness on social media, Ronaldo wrote, “Another wonderful team effort! We keep becoming better. We must support @AlNassrFC, who has 850 goals in their illustrious career. Ronaldo scored his 850th career goal in professional football by slotting the ball into the top-right corner, breaking the previous record.
Ronaldo increased his advantage over one of his toughest rivals, Lionel Messi, by 34 goals after reaching yet another milestone. The Argentine great moved to Major League Soccer team Inter Miami earlier this year, and his career in the United States got off to a scorching start with goals in nine straight games.
Ronaldo had some of his best years in club football
At Real Madrid, where he stayed nine years and helped the team win five Champions League championships, Ronaldo had some of his best years in club football. Ronaldo ended his Real Madrid tenure as the club’s all-time leading scorer with an astonishing 450 goals in 438 games across all competitions.
Ronaldo began his professional football career at Sporting CP in Portugal, but he really made his impact at Manchester United in the Premier League, where he also won his first Ballon d’Or. Ronaldo made a stunning return to Old Trafford in 2021, but he left the team the following year after a disagreement with manager Erik ten Hag.
