Cristiano Ronaldo has declared his unwavering commitment to continue playing until he reaches the monumental milestone of 1,000 career goals. The Al-Nassr captain, whose recent brace took his total to 956, made the ambitious statement while accepting the Best Middle East Player award at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai.
Cristiano Ronaldo has declared his unwavering commitment to continue playing until he reaches the monumental milestone of 1,000 career goals. The Al-Nassr captain, whose recent brace took his total to 956, made the ambitious statement while accepting the Best Middle East Player award at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai.
Addressing his motivation as he approaches his 41st birthday, Ronaldo stated, "You know what my goal is. I want to win trophies and I want to reach that number (1,000 goals) that you all know. I will reach the number for sure, if no injuries." He emphasized that his passion remains undimmed, whether playing in the Middle East or Europe, saying, "It's hard to continue playing, but I am motivated. My passion is high, and I want to continue."
With 44 goals standing between him and his historic target, the Portuguese icon faces a race against time. His contract with Al-Nassr runs until 2027, which would see him play past his 42nd birthday. While he has demonstrated remarkable longevity—scoring more than 40 goals in 14 different calendar years—the increasing likelihood of age-related injuries remains the primary threat to his pursuit. Ronaldo will now aim to chip away at the remaining tally, potentially targeting the 960-goal mark by the end of the current season as he continues his unprecedented career.
