Cristiano Ronaldo has reached another historic milestone in his legendary career, netting his 900th goal during Portugal’s 2-1 Nations League victory against Croatia.
The 39-year-old became the first player in history to achieve this level.
Ronaldo’s well-timed volley from Nuno Mendes’ cross in the 34th minute helped Portugal win and brought his total to 131 goals for his nation.
Following the game, Ronaldo emphasized his satisfaction in his new accomplishment.
“900 goals seems like any other milestone, but only I know how hard it is to work every day to score your 900th goal.
“I don’t break records records—they haunt me,” he added.
Ronaldo was also the first to break the 800-goal barrier, doing so in late 2021 while in his second stint with Manchester United.
The Portugal captain’s 131 international goals in 209 appearances is also the most all-time. Messi is again second behind Ronaldo on that list; he and former Iran forward Ali Daei both have 109 goals.
As well as Al Nassr and Man United, Ronaldo also has divided his 769 club goals among Sporting CP, Real Madrid and Juventus.
