At the age of 39, Cristiano Ronaldo shows no signs of slowing down, expressing his enduring passion for the thrill of scoring goals, affirming that he still “loves this feeling.”
The five Ballon d’Or champion found the back of the net once again in Al-Nassr’s recent match. The Portuguese superstar has now accumulated a total of 740 goals in his illustrious club career. In the current campaign, he has notched up 25 goals in just 27 appearances, showcasing that the all-time great remains as prolific as ever in the Middle East.
What Cristiano Ronaldo Says
Ronaldo takes delight in every goal he scores, often featuring his well-known ‘Siuuuuu’ celebration, which made another appearance against Al-Riyadh. Issuing a warning to the defenders assigned to contain him, Ronaldo shared a video of his latest goal on social media, captioned with the sentiment, “I love this feeling.”
Spanning across more than two decades, Ronaldo’s illustrious career reached a remarkable climax during Al-Nassr’s recent encounter with Al Fayha in the AFC Champions League on February 14, coinciding with St. Valentine’s Day.
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The 1000 Club Appearances Journey
Cristiano’s path to reaching 1000 club appearances stands as a testament to his extraordinary career.
From England to Spain, Italy, and presently in Saudi Arabia, the Portuguese phenomenon has showcased his skills on the pitches of various clubs.
Accumulating over 400 appearances for Real Madrid, participating in over 100 matches for Juventus, contributing to over 300 games for Manchester United across two stints, and making 31 appearances for his cherished boyhood club, Sporting Lisbon, according to Transfermarkt.
Breakdown of Cristiano Ronaldo’s 1000 Club Games
| Clubs | Number of Appearances |
| Sporting Lisbon | 31 |
| Manchester United | 346 |
| Real Madrid | 438 |
| Juventus | 134 |
| Al-Nassr | 51 (including 6 games from the Arab Cup) |
Currently, as his Al-Nassr team competes for continental glory in the AFC Champions League this season, Ronaldo looks forward to marking this accomplishment with a goal.
Nevertheless, his primary focus lies in guiding his team through the round of 16 against Al Fayha, another Saudi Pro League side, across two legs, before he can entertain the dream of ultimate success.