Cristiano Ronaldo scores 950th goal of his career a day after Messi broke one of his records

Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score 950 goals in his career when he found the net for Al Nassr against Al Hazm in the Saudi Pro League match in Buraidah on Saturday.

Ronaldo scored in the 88th minute to double Nassr’s lead for his sixth goal in the competition and seventh overall this season.

The Portuguese legend moved from Manchester United after terminating his contract in December 2022 and has scored more than a century of goals for the Saudi side.

Breakdown of Ronaldo’s career goals:

• Sporty CP – 5

• Manchester United-145

• Real Madrid 450

• Juventus-101

• Al Nassr-106

• Portugal – 143

Ronaldo’s latest feat comes a day after Lionel Messi broke the Portuguese’s record by reaching the mark of 890 goals in record time. The Argentinian scored twice in Inter Miami’s 3-1 win against Nashville in Major League Soccer, taking his tally to 891 career goals.

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Most career goals in men’s football:

• Cristiano Ronaldo – 950 goals

• Lionel Messi – 891 goals

• First – 762 goals

• Romario – 756 goals

• Ferenc Puskas – 725 goals

At 38 years and 122 days old, Messi surpassed Ronaldo as the youngest to reach 890 career goals, with the Portuguese forward reaching the milestone at 39 years and 89 days old.

Moreover, the Argentinian also played fewer games (1,131 games) compared to Ronaldo’s 1,220 games.

Although the rivalry between the two modern football greats has moved from the same competition – La Liga – to matches on different continents. However, their magic is to stay for a few more years, despite Messi being 38 and Ronaldo 40.

Messi signed a contract extension with Miami this week, keeping him at the club until 2028, while Ronaldo has extended his stay at Nassr until 2027.

Published on October 26, 2025