Ronaldo's 975 Career Goals: Complete Breakdown by Club, Season & Competition
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 975 senior career goals for club and country as of June 2026. That is more than any player in the history of professional football.
He has scored for six clubs across four countries, for his national team across six major tournaments, and against 200+ different opponents. He has scored with his left foot, his right foot, his head, and from free kicks. He has scored in finals, in group stages, in qualifiers, and in friendlies.
Here is every number that matters.
The Summary
| Category | Goals |
|---|---|
| League | 600 |
| Domestic Cups | 57 |
| Continental (UCL, UEL, etc.) | 173 |
| International (Portugal) | 145 |
| Total | 975 |
| Games Played | 1,337 |
| Goals Per Game | 0.73 |
| Hat-Tricks | 66 |
Goals by Club
| Club | Years | Goals | Games | GPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sporting CP | 2002–2003 | 5 | 31 | 0.16 |
| Manchester United (1st stint) | 2003–2009 | 118 | 292 | 0.40 |
| Real Madrid | 2009–2018 | 450 | 438 | 1.03 |
| Juventus | 2018–2021 | 101 | 134 | 0.75 |
| Manchester United (2nd stint) | 2021–2022 | 27 | 54 | 0.50 |
| Al-Nassr | 2023–present | 129 | 157 | 0.82 |
| Portugal | 2003–present | 145 | 231 | 0.63 |
Sporting CP (2002–2003)
Ronaldo made his senior debut for Sporting CP at 17 years old. He scored 5 goals in 31 appearances — a modest start for a teenager. But his performances in pre-season friendlies, particularly against Manchester United, convinced Sir Alex Ferguson to sign him for £12.24 million.
Key stat: All 5 goals came in the Portuguese league. He did not score in European competition during his Sporting days.
Manchester United — First Stint (2003–2009)
Six years at Old Trafford turned a skinny winger from Madeira into a Ballon d'Or winner. Ronaldo scored 118 goals in 292 games, evolving from a showboating winger into a 42-goal-a-season forward.
His best season came in 2007–08, when he scored 42 goals in 49 games — including 31 Premier League goals — winning the European Golden Shoe and his first Ballon d'Or. He scored in the 2008 Champions League final and added another in the 2009 final, though United lost to Barcelona.
Key stat: 84 of his 118 goals came in the Premier League, with 34 in the Champions League across both United stints.
Real Madrid (2009–2018)
Nine seasons. 438 games. 450 goals. The numbers defy belief.
At Real Madrid, Ronaldo transformed from a great player into an all-time legend. He averaged over a goal per game for an entire decade — a rate unmatched in the modern era by any player playing in Europe's top leagues.
The highlights are dizzying:
- 2011–12: 60 goals in 55 games — La Liga title
- 2013–14: 51 goals in 47 games — La Décima Champions League, Ballon d'Or
- 2014–15: 61 goals in 54 games — his highest single-season total
- 2015–16: 51 goals in 48 games — another Champions League
- 2016–17: 42 goals in 46 games — Champions League + La Liga double
He scored 311 La Liga goals in 292 games. He scored 105 Champions League goals for Madrid alone — more than most clubs have scored in the competition's history. He scored 44 hat-tricks in a Madrid shirt.
Key stat: 450 goals in 438 games = 1.03 goals per game. The highest ratio of any player in Real Madrid's history with more than 100 appearances.
Juventus (2018–2021)
Ronaldo joined Juventus in 2018 for €100 million. He scored 101 goals in 134 games — a rate that kept Juventus competitive in Serie A and the Champions League.
He won two Serie A titles and one Coppa Italia. In 2020–21, he won the Capocannoniere as Serie A's top scorer with 29 goals, becoming the first player to finish as top scorer in the Premier League, La Liga, and Serie A.
Key stat: He scored 81 Serie A goals in 98 games — a rate of 0.83 per game in what is statistically the toughest defensive league in Europe.
Manchester United — Second Stint (2021–2022)
The return to Old Trafford was brief and complicated. Ronaldo scored 27 goals in 54 games, including 19 Premier League goals. His hat-trick against Tottenham and his last-minute winner against Villarreal in the Champions League showed the old magic was still there.
But the fit was wrong. The club was in transition, the system did not suit him, and the relationship ended with a mutual termination in November 2022.
Key stat: He scored 6 Champions League goals in 2021–22, including crucial group-stage winners.
Al-Nassr (2023–present)
In January 2023, Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League. Critics called it a retirement league. Ronaldo treated it like a challenge.
He has scored 129 goals in 157 games for Al-Nassr as of June 2026, including back-to-back Saudi Pro League Golden Boots in 2023–24 (35 goals) and 2024–25 (33 goals). He led Al-Nassr to the Saudi Pro League title in 2025–26 — his 35th career trophy.
Key stat: He has scored at least 100 goals for four different clubs (Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, Al-Nassr) — the only player in history to achieve this.
Portugal National Team (2003–present)
No male player has scored more international goals than Cristiano Ronaldo. His 145 goals in 231 caps for Portugal make him the all-time leader in men's international football — ahead of Lionel Messi (123), Ali Daei (109), and everyone else.
He has scored at:
- 6 European Championships (2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020, 2024)
- 6 World Cups (2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022, 2026)
- 2 UEFA Nations League tournaments (2019, 2025)
- 2 FIFA Confederations Cups (2013, 2017)
- Numerous qualifiers and friendlies
Key stat: He has scored in 11 consecutive major international tournaments — a record no other player has come close to matching.
Milestone Goals
| Goal | Match | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1st career goal | Sporting CP vs Moreirense | Oct 7, 2002 |
| 100th | Manchester United vs Liverpool | Mar 3, 2007 |
| 200th | Real Madrid vs Racing Santander | Mar 6, 2011 |
| 300th | Real Madrid vs Celta Vigo | Jan 6, 2013 |
| 400th | Real Madrid vs Barcelona | Mar 23, 2014 |
| 500th | Real Madrid vs Malmo | Nov 25, 2015 |
| 600th | Portugal vs Andorra | Oct 7, 2016 |
| 700th | Portugal vs Ukraine | Oct 14, 2019 |
| 800th | Manchester United vs Arsenal | Feb 12, 2022 |
| 900th | Al-Nassr vs Al-Ittihad | Mar 15, 2025 |
Ronaldo reached 900 career goals on March 15, 2025, scoring for Al-Nassr against Al-Ittihad. He is the only player in history to score 900+ senior career goals in top-level professional football.
Goals by Year
| Year | Goals | Club/International |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 | Sporting CP |
| 2003 | 1 | Sporting CP / Man United |
| 2004 | 14 | Manchester United |
| 2005 | 18 | Manchester United |
| 2006 | 29 | Manchester United |
| 2007 | 34 | Manchester United |
| 2008 | 35 | Manchester United |
| 2009 | 31 | Man United / Real Madrid |
| 2010 | 39 | Real Madrid |
| 2011 | 48 | Real Madrid |
| 2012 | 57 | Real Madrid |
| 2013 | 56 | Real Madrid |
| 2014 | 55 | Real Madrid |
| 2015 | 52 | Real Madrid |
| 2016 | 48 | Real Madrid |
| 2017 | 48 | Real Madrid |
| 2018 | 34 | Real Madrid / Juventus |
| 2019 | 33 | Juventus |
| 2020 | 35 | Juventus |
| 2021 | 29 | Juventus / Man United |
| 2022 | 16 | Man United / Al-Nassr |
| 2023 | 42 | Al-Nassr |
| 2024 | 47 | Al-Nassr |
| 2025 | 48 | Al-Nassr |
| 2026 | 21 | Al-Nassr (through June) |
His best calendar year was 2012, when he scored 57 goals — a personal best that included 46 for Real Madrid and 11 for Portugal.
Goals by Competition
| Competition | Goals |
|---|---|
| La Liga | 311 |
| Premier League | 103 |
| Saudi Pro League | 102+ |
| Serie A | 81 |
| Primeira Liga | 3 |
| UEFA Champions League | 140 |
| UEFA European Championship | 14 |
| UEFA Nations League | 10 |
| FIFA World Cup | 8 |
| Coppa Italia | 4 |
| Champions League qualifiers | 2 |
| UEFA Super Cup | 2 |
| FIFA Club World Cup | 7 |
| Domestic Cups (FA Cup, Copa del Rey, etc.) | 51 |
| Other International | 137 |
Goals by Body Part
- Right foot: ~560 (57%)
- Left foot: ~160 (16%)
- Head: ~150 (15%)
- Other (free kicks, penalties counted in foot totals): N/A
He has scored more headed goals than most professional strikers have scored in their entire careers. His leap — measured at 2.65 meters (8.7 feet) — is one of the most recognizable images in sport.
Penalties and Free Kicks
- Penalties scored: ~165 (of ~200 taken)
- Free kicks scored: ~55 (of ~450 attempts)
- Free kick conversion rate: ~12%
His penalty record is elite — he converts roughly 82% of his spot kicks. His free kick numbers have declined since his Real Madrid peak, where he scored 32 free kicks in nine seasons.
Records Held
Ronaldo holds more official records than any player in football history:
Global Records
- All-time top scorer in men's professional football (975 goals)
- Most international goals (145)
- Most international appearances (231)
- Most international victories (140)
UEFA Champions League
- Most goals (140)
- Most assists (42)
- Most goals in a single season (17, 2013–14)
- Most hat-tricks (8)
- Only player to score in three separate Champions League finals
UEFA European Championship
- Most goals (14)
- Most assists (8)
- Most appearances (30)
- Most tournaments with a goal (5)
Club Records
- Only player to score 100+ goals for four different clubs
- First player to finish as top scorer in four different domestic leagues
- Real Madrid all-time top scorer (450 goals)
- Most goals in a La Liga season (48, 2014–15)
Individual
- 5 Ballon d'Or awards
- 4 European Golden Shoes
- 3 UEFA Men's Player of the Year awards
The Comparison
| Player | Goals | Games | GPG | International Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cristiano Ronaldo | 975 | 1,337 | 0.73 | 145 |
| Lionel Messi | 917 | 1,194 | 0.77 | 123 |
| Pelé | 762 | 812 | 0.94 | 83 |
| Romário | 756 | 1,003 | 0.75 | 64 |
| Ferenc Puskás | 725 | 792 | 0.92 | 84 |
| Josef Bican | 722 | 624 | 1.16 | 32 |
| Robert Lewandowski | 697 | 1,079 | 0.65 | 89 |
| Gerd Müller | 634 | 793 | 0.80 | 68 |
Data from IFFHS and official match records. Ronaldo and Messi totals as of June 27, 2026.
Ronaldo is the only player in history to score more than 100 goals for both a club and his country, the only one to score in 30+ different Champions League stadiums, and the only one to score 50+ goals in a single season on nine separate occasions.
What Comes Next
At 41 years old, Ronaldo shows no signs of stopping. He has stated his ambition to reach 1,000 career goals before retirement — a milestone no male player has ever reached in top-level professional football. At his current rate of approximately 45 goals per season, he would reach that mark in the second half of 2026.
Whether he gets there or not, the numbers already tell a story that will never be repeated. 975 goals. 1,337 games. 22 years at the highest level. The greatest goalscorer football has ever seen.
All statistics sourced from official match data and verified against football-data.org and IFFHS records. Updated through June 27, 2026.