Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 980th career goal on Oct. 9, 2026, playing for Al Nassr against Al Diriyah in the Saudi Pro League. The landmark goal came as a significant marker for the Portuguese forward.
It was his comeback at club level after reported friction with Portugal's national team setup. The result for Al Nassr gave the club a timely boost heading further into the season.
Al Nassr's matchday roster also included several Gulf Cup 27 winners for the Diriyah derby. The quality across the pitch has made Al Nassr a strong contender in the Saudi Pro League this season.
The goal puts Ronaldo one step closer to whatever record he is chasing in the Saudi Pro League. At this point in his playing days, each strike added to the count draws fresh attention around how far he can go.