Ronaldo started scoring in 2025, something he has made a habit of throughout his career, now recording a total of 917 goals.
An impeccable start to 2025 for Cristiano Ronaldo, who marked his first match of the year in style. The Portuguese star scored his 917th career goal from the penalty spot, turning the match around and securing a victory against Al Okhdood, who had taken an early lead. Al Nassr and Ronaldo have started the new year well.
Ronaldo's final match of 2024 with Al Nassr ended in defeat to Al Ittihad, led by an in-form Karim Benzema. Benzema played a crucial role, ensuring his team's success in the Saudi Pro League and eliminating Al Hilal in the quarter-finals of the King Cup of Champions. In this latest clash between the Portuguese and French stars, both found the back of the net, rekindling memories of their legendary rivalry.
Cristiano Ronaldo: 24 consecutive years of scoring
As Cristiano Ronaldo approaches his 40th birthday on February 5, age is proving to be no obstacle to his relentless hunger for goals. With his first game of 2025 behind him, he continues his march towards the monumental milestone of 1,000 career goals.
This latest goal makes Ronaldo the only footballer in history to have scored 24 years in a row, cementing his status as the sport's all-time top scorer. He finished 2024 with 43 goals to his name and finished 2023 as the calendar year's top scorer, with a total of 54 goals.
Ronaldo has scored every calendar year since 2002 – a streak unparalleled in professional sport. True to form, 2025 was no exception as it took just 42 minutes in his first match of the year for Ronaldo to celebrate his first goal, sealing another victory for Al Nassr.
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