At 41 years old, Cristiano Ronaldo is still playing and still scoring. Here’s a complete, up-to-date look at his career numbers, his 2025/26 season with Al Nassr, his final World Cup run in 2026, and the records that make him one of the most statistically dominant players in football history.
Quick Answer
As of late July 2026, Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 976 career goals with 291 assists across 1,330 senior appearances for club and country. He holds the all-time men’s international scoring record with 146 goals in 233 caps for Portugal, and he’s the UEFA Champions League’s all-time top scorer with 140 goals.
Career Totals at a Glance
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Career goals | 976 |
| Career assists | 291 |
| Career appearances | 1,330 |
| Goals per game | 0.73 |
| International goals (Portugal) | 146 |
| International caps | 233 |
| Champions League goals | 140 (all-time record) |
| World Cup goals | 11 (across 6 tournaments) |
| Career hat tricks | 66 |
| Penalty goals | 184 |
| Direct free-kick goals | 66 |
Figures as of late July 2026, compiled from match-by-match tracking.
2025/26 Season With Al Nassr
Ronaldo’s current Saudi Pro League campaign has been one of his most productive in recent years. Through 30 league matches this season, he’s scored 28 goals and added 2 assists, averaging just under a goal per 90 minutes played. That output places him among the top scorers in the entire league, not just his own squad he’s finished the season as Al Nassr’s clear top scorer by a wide margin.
His shooting numbers back up the volume: he’s taken 161 shots this season, with a conversion rate of roughly one goal for every 5.75 attempts. Al Nassr also won the Saudi Pro League title during the 2025/26 season, adding to his growing trophy count with the club.
Portugal and the 2026 World Cup: His Final Tournament
Ronaldo entered the 2026 FIFA World Cup as Portugal’s all-time leading scorer in the competition, and he added to that legacy before the tournament ended. He became the first player in World Cup history to score in six different editions of the tournament 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022, and 2026 extending a 20-year scoring span between his first and most recent World Cup goals.
He scored three goals across five appearances in the 2026 tournament, including a brace against Uzbekistan in the group stage that pushed his all-time World Cup tally past Eusébio’s long-standing Portugal record. Portugal’s run ended with a narrow 1-0 loss to Spain in the round of 16, and Ronaldo confirmed afterward that the tournament was his last World Cup appearance.
Champions League: Still the All-Time Leader
Ronaldo’s 140 Champions League goals remain the competition’s all-time record, built across three clubs:
- Real Madrid: 105 goals
- Manchester United: 21 goals
- Juventus: 14 goals
No other player is within striking distance of that total, and given that Ronaldo no longer competes in the Champions League with Al Nassr, this record is effectively locked in for good.
Club-by-Club Breakdown
| Club | Years | Notable Output |
|---|---|---|
| Sporting CP | 2002–2003 | Professional debut |
| Manchester United | 2003–2009, 2021–2022 | Premier League titles, first Champions League triumph |
| Real Madrid | 2009–2018 | 4 Champions League titles, all-time club top scorer |
| Juventus | 2018–2021 | 2 Serie A titles |
| Al Nassr | 2023–present | Saudi Pro League title, continued elite scoring output |
Records He Holds
- Most international goals in men’s football history 146 for Portugal, ahead of every other national-team scorer in the men’s game.
- All-time UEFA Champions League top scorer 140 goals, a record that has stood for years.
- First player to score in six different World Cups a record unlikely to be matched soon, given the physical demands of playing at the top level into your 40s.
- Most career hat tricks among top-level players 66 in total, 44 of them for Real Madrid alone.
Ronaldo’s Numbers vs. His Peers
It’s hard to compare Ronaldo’s raw longevity to most modern forwards he’s still scoring at an elite rate two decades after his professional debut. Lionel Messi remains the only other player of his generation with a comparable combination of goal volume and international impact, though the two have taken different late-career paths: Messi moved to Inter Miami and MLS, while Ronaldo has continued playing at a high competitive level in the Saudi Pro League and for Portugal.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many goals has Cristiano Ronaldo scored in his career?
As of late July 2026, Ronaldo has scored 976 career goals for club and country combined, across 1,330 appearances.
What is Ronaldo’s international goal record?
He has scored 146 goals in 233 caps for Portugal, the most international goals by any player in men’s football history.
Is the 2026 World Cup Ronaldo’s last?
Yes. After Portugal’s round-of-16 exit to Spain, Ronaldo confirmed the 2026 tournament was his final World Cup appearance.
How many Champions League goals does Ronaldo have?
140, the all-time record in the competition, split between Real Madrid (105), Manchester United (21), and Juventus (14).
Is Ronaldo still playing club football?
Yes. He currently plays for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, where he was the club’s top scorer in the 2025/26 season with 28 league goals.
