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Will Cristiano Ronaldo reach 1,000 career goals before he retires? The former Real Madrid and Manchester United forward has continued to score at an impressive rate since joining Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr. However, with his 40th birthday approaching next February, he has spoken about whether he will have enough time to reach the landmark of 1,000 goals.
Cristiano Ronaldo admits he may not have enough time left in his career to reach 1,000 goals.
Ronaldo, 39, is the all-time leading scorer in football history with 908 goals.
He is continuing to score at a rapid rate since joining Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr, with 10 goals in 15 games this season.
He has also netted three goals in his last four games for Portugal.
However, with his 40th birthday approaching in February and his Al Nassr contract expiring next summer, time might be running out to hit the 1,000 landmark.
“I now face my life living in the moment. I can’t think long-term anymore.
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“I can no longer think about what I said publicly that I wanted to reach 1,000 goals. But it seems that everything is easy now, just last month I reached 900. It’s about living in the moment, enjoying the moment, seeing the response that my legs will give me in the next few years.
“One thousand goals is great, but if it doesn’t come, I’m already the player in history with the most goals.”
Ronaldo has not given any indication of how much longer he will continue to play for Portugal.
He is in the squad for their upcoming UEFA Nations League games against Poland and Croatia.
However, it is not known whether he will play at the 2026 World Cup.
Ronaldo was speaking after being awarded the Quinas de Platina trophy, the highest award given to players by Portugal’s Football Federation (FPF).
“When I joined the national team at 18 years old, my dream was to get my first international cap,” he said.
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“Then I reached 25, then I reached 50. That is a milestone that all players see as something important. Then I said to myself, ‘why not 100?’ Then you start to think, why not 150? 200? For me, it’s a great feeling.
“Even after winning so many trophies, there’s nothing better than playing for the national team. This goes by quickly. That’s why I’m disappointed with some players who don’t want to represent Portugal.”
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