Cristiano Ronaldo Breaks Another Record with Al-Nassr Goal

At forty Cristiano Ronaldo is still discovering the back of the net. Closing in on 1,000 goals in his career, the former Real Madrid forward is presently at 927.

Ronaldo beat Iranian team Esteghlal Tehran 3-0 by scoring a penalty for Al-Nassr in the Asian Champions League Round of sixteen. Although his goal was his 927th, it was noteworthy in his career for a very different reason. One more than the Portuguese international scored in his teens and 20s taken together, it was his 464th goal after reaching thirty.

Ronaldo has an amazing record; he has maybe had his best years in his 20s. Some counter that he also had great seasons in his early 30s.

Ronaldo responded to making it into the next stage of the ACL on Instagram following the game. Ronaldo turned forty in February; he has not said when he will be hanging his boots. Still, he might have several more seasons as the 1,000-goal mark is well in sight.

With regard to career goals, the Al-Nassr forward is clear of rival Lionel Messi; he might also be the first to achieve four digits. Keeping him from retiring would be a great challenge.