Cristiano Ronaldo: How He Advances Towards 1000 Goals and His Battle with Messi

On April 3, 2026, Cristiano Ronaldo shone on the field once again after a month of inactivity due to a muscle strain. In the match where his team, Al Nassr, defeated Al Najma 5-2, the Portuguese forward scored two goals, bringing his career total to 967 goals. At 41 years old, this figure highlights his exceptional journey in world football. With this performance, Ronaldo maintains his lead in the race to become the all-time top scorer in football history, surpassing his eternal rival, Lionel Messi, who has scored 902 goals to date. The competition between the two remains intense and exciting for sports fans.

All-Time Top Scorers Table

Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) – 967 goals
Lionel Messi (Argentina) – 902 goals
Josef Bican (Austria) – 759 goals
Pelé (Brazil) – 757 goals
Romário (Brazil) – 745 goals
Gerd Müller (Germany) – 735 goals
Ferenc Puskás (Hungary) – 704 goals
Robert Lewandowski (Poland) – 715 goals
Jimmy Jones (Ireland) – 647 goals
Eusébio (Portugal) – 621 goals

As we reported in this note, Ronaldo’s legend continues to grow, and his followers eagerly await his next achievements on the field.