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Cristiano Ronaldo Hits Historic 950th Goal – Because Apparently 949 Just Wasn’t Enough

Originally posted on Total Apex Sports | By Fahad Hamid | Last updated Oct 26, 2025 9:45 AM ET

Well, well, well. Just when you thought Cristiano Ronaldo might finally slow down at the ripe old age of 40, the man goes and scores his 950th career goal. And wouldn’t you know it? This milestone came exactly one day after his eternal rival Lionel Messi broke one of his records. Talk about perfect timing, right?

The Portuguese superstar achieved this jaw-dropping feat during Al Nassr’s 2-0 victory over Al Hazm in the Saudi Pro League on Saturday. Ronaldo found the back of the net in the 88th minute, sealing the win and etching his name even deeper into football history. Because apparently, being the first human to score 900 goals wasn’t quite impressive enough.

Ronaldo’s Response to Messi’s Record-Breaking Moment

Here’s where things get spicy. Just 24 hours before Ronaldo’s historic goal, Messi had the audacity to break one of CR7‘s records by becoming the youngest player to reach 890 career goals. The Argentine legend, at 38 years and 122 days, surpassed Ronaldo’s previous record of reaching that milestone at 39 years and 89 days. Oh, and he did it in fewer games too – 1,131 matches compared to Ronaldo’s 1,220. Ouch.

But did Ronaldo let that slide? Of course not. The man who’s made a career out of proving doubters wrong wasn’t about to let his rival have the last word. Within 24 hours, he was back on the pitch, doing what he does best – scoring goals and making headlines.

Breaking Down Ronaldo’s Incredible Journey to 950 Goals

Let’s talk numbers, because with Ronaldo, it’s always about the numbers. His 950th goal didn’t come out of nowhere – it’s the culmination of an absolutely ridiculous career spanning over two decades. Here’s how the Portuguese phenomenon distributed his goals across different clubs:

Sporting CP: 5 goals (where it all began)
Manchester United: 145 goals (first stint that made him a star)
Real Madrid: 450 goals (the golden years, literally)
Juventus: 101 goals (proving he could do it in Italy too)
Al Nassr: 106 goals (and counting in Saudi Arabia)
Portugal: 143 goals (international legend status)

That Real Madrid tally of 450 goals is particularly bonkers. Nearly half of his career goals came during his nine seasons at the Bernabéu. Not too shabby for someone who was supposedly “past his prime” when he left Manchester United the first time.

Al Nassr’s Perfect Start Continues Thanks to Their Superstar

While everyone’s focused on Ronaldo’s personal milestone, let’s not forget that Al Nassr is having quite the season. The Saudi giants maintained their perfect record in the league with this 2-0 victory, thanks to goals from João Félix and, of course, their Portuguese captain.

Félix opened the scoring in the 25th minute with a brilliant header, showing that Al Nassr isn’t just a one-man show. But let’s be real – when you have Ronaldo on your team, you’re always going to be looking his way when you need a goal. And the man delivered, as he always seems to do.

The goal itself was classic Ronaldo. Kingsley Coman whipped in a cross, and there was CR7, positioned perfectly to slot home from close range. At 40 years old, his positioning and finishing remain as sharp as ever. Some things never change.

The Messi-Ronaldo Rivalry Refuses to Die

Even though these two legends are no longer battling it out in La Liga, their rivalry continues to captivate football fans worldwide. While Messi is busy extending his contract with Inter Miami until 2028, Ronaldo has his sights set on staying at Al Nassr until 2027.

The current career goal standings read:

Cristiano Ronaldo: 950 goals
Lionel Messi: 891 goals
Pelé: 762 goals
Romário: 756 goals
Ferenc Puskás: 725 goals

That 59-goal gap between Ronaldo and Messi might seem substantial, but knowing these two, expect Messi to start chipping away at that difference. The Argentine isn’t exactly known for backing down from a challenge.

What Makes This Milestone Even More Remarkable

Here’s what makes Ronaldo’s 950th goal even more impressive – the man is showing no signs of slowing down. His seventh goal of the season for Al Nassr came in his sixth league appearance, maintaining a goal-per-game ratio that would make strikers half his age jealous.

The Portuguese legend has scored over 100 goals for Al Nassr since his controversial exit from Manchester United in December 2022. Remember all those hot takes about how he was “finished” and “past it”? Well, 106 goals later, those critics have gone awfully quiet.

What’s truly mind-boggling is that Ronaldo is still finding new ways to make history. First human to 900 goals? Check. First to 950? Check. At this rate, he might just become the first player to hit the 1,000-goal mark. And knowing Ronaldo’s competitive nature, that’s probably exactly what he’s thinking about right now.

The man has redefined what’s possible in football, one ridiculous milestone at a time. While mere mortals are happy to score a hat-trick, Ronaldo is out here collecting career goals like they’re Pokémon cards. And honestly? We’re not even surprised anymore.

This article first appeared on Total Apex Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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