Cristiano Ronaldo became the first men’s player in history to score 900 goals in official matches, reaching his latest milestone in Portugal‘s UEFA Nations League match against Croatia in Lisbon on Thursday.
Ronaldo secured the historic goal with a volley from six yards off a cross from Nuno Mendes to put Portugal 2-0 up in the 34th minute.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner is 58 goals ahead of his nearest-challenger, Lionel Messi, on 842. Brazilian legend Pelé is third on the list with 765.
Ronaldo was also the first to break the 800-goal barrier, doing so in late 2021 while in his second stint with Manchester United.
The Portugal captain’s 131 international goals in 209 appearances are also the most all-time. Messi is again second behind Ronaldo on that list, with his 109 goals equal with former Iran forward Ali Daei.
As well as Al Nassr and Man United, Ronaldo has divided his 769 club goals among Sporting CP, Real Madrid and Juventus.