Overview
- Cristiano Ronaldo scored for Al‑Nassr in a 2-1 comeback against Al‑Taawoun, bringing his reported professional total to 978 goals on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
- The goal came after a João Félix run and a Mohamed Simakan effort that Ronaldo tapped in, and he was substituted about the 35th minute of the second half for Abdullah Al‑Khaibari.
- At 978 goals Ronaldo sits 22 goals short of the 1,000 mark and is reported to lead Lionel Messi by 55 goals, with Messi at 923 in the same accounting.
- The totals reflect a long career across clubs and country—reported breakdowns list his goals with Sporting, Real Madrid, Juventus, Manchester United, Al‑Nassr and Portugal—and underline scoring longevity at age 41.
- Coverage contrasts Ronaldo’s raw goal volume with Messi’s higher assist numbers, and the latest form places Ronaldo on clear path toward 1,000 goals while leaving progression dependent on his playing time, fitness and scoring rate.