Cristiano Ronaldo’s 900 goals is an overhyped stats filler

Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the Greatest Footballers of All Time (GOAT). The Portuguese superstar has been breaking and creating records since his early days. His journey from prodigy to prolific legend is amazing. The Portugal captain has the most appearances for the national side. He is also the leading goal scorer in international football. On Wednesday he featured in the UEFA Nations League match against Croatia creating another milestone. 

The 39-year-old has ended his goal-scoring drought in international football. He scored his 900th career goal against Croatia. The former Real Madrid forward became the first footballer to reach 900 career goals for club and country. The all-time UEFA Champions League goal scorer was going through a rough phase as he could not score in the UEFA Euro 2024. But he has achieved an unbelievable feat. 

Ronaldo has scored now scored 131 goals for the national team. Just behind him is Lionel Messi with 859 career goals. Both footballers have ruled the world stage for almost 15 years. However, in terms of stats Ronaldo has scored the most goals in career history. The latter is out of action currently due to an injury he suffered during Copa America 2024. 

Cristiano Ronaldo is the most decorated goalscorer

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner will look to add more to his tally. He is nearing the end of his career and will look to finish on a higher note in international football. His goal-scoring abilities have been critical to countless team victories throughout his career.

Currently, he is the most decorated goal scorer in the history of the game. Portugal won their first game 2-1 with Diogo Dalot and Ronaldo scoring for the side. Ronaldo will be in play for his national team once more, as Portugal faces Scotland in the UEFA Nations League 2024 on September 8. 

Here’s a breakdown of Ronaldo’s career goals: