Cristiano Ronaldo added his 980th career goal on Oct. 9, 2026, playing for Al Nassr against Al Diriyah in the Saudi Pro League. The historic finish came as a significant marker for the Portuguese forward.
It was his return to club action after a difficult stretch with Portugal's national team setup. The result for Al Nassr gave the club a welcome result heading further into the season.
Al Nassr's matchday roster also included several Gulf Cup 27 winners for the Diriyah derby. The depth in the side has made Al Nassr a consistent force in the Saudi Pro League this season.
The goal puts Ronaldo one step closer to the next milestone on his list in the Saudi Pro League. At this point in his playing days, each strike added to the count keeps the spotlight on him around how far he can go.