As the milestone inches into sight, Cristiano Ronaldo took another step toward the elusive 1,000-goal mark. In Al Nassr’s Matchday 10 Saudi Pro League clash against Al-Faisaly, Ronaldo bagged his 982nd career goal with a clinical header.
Following a VAR review, officials drew the offside lines to confirm Cristiano was onside, allowing his goal to stand. The strike marked Ronaldo’s fifth Saudi Pro League goal of the season for Al Nassr, leaving him just three behind league leader Ivan Toney.
Just one minute after netting his 982nd career goal, Ronaldo appeared to score his 983rd, only for the play to be waived off due to a teammate being caught offside. The Portuguese superstar had also come close to opening his account in the first half, when a sharp attempt clanged off the post.
With the victory, Al Nassr drew level atop the Saudi Pro League standings with Al-Qadisiyah at 25 points, taking the top spot via goal differential. The club’s surge comes as Ronaldo continues to lead the fan voting for France Football’s “Best of All Time” honor.
A tumultuous start to the season for Cristiano
It has been a rocky opening stretch for Ronaldo, who is working to find his form and deliver in key moments. Following a frustrating 2026 World Cup campaign with Portugal and a snub from this year’s Ballon d’Or shortlist, Ronaldo kicked off his Al Nassr campaign with goals in back-to-back games before cooling off during a difficult September.
He managed just a single goal against Abha Club during that span, compounded by a grueling international break with Portugal. Despite those early stumbles, Ronaldo is regaining his scoring touch as he aims to propel Al-Nassr toward another trophy this season.
Key takeaways
- Cristiano Ronaldo scored his fifth Saudi Pro League goal after a VAR offside review.
- Ronaldo hit the post in the first half and had a 983rd career goal disallowed.
- Al-Nassr reached 25 points to take top spot in the league on goal differential.
