Cristiano Ronaldo is just one day away from turning 40, but his dominance on the field remains as strong as ever. The football legend secured a historic 700th club career victory, a feat unmatched in football history, by scoring a brace to lead Al Nassr to a 4-0 victory over Al Wasl in the AFC Champions League on Monday (February 3).
Al Nassr’s Commanding Win
The match saw Ali Al-Hassan open the scoring for Al Nassr in the 25th minute. Just before halftime, Ronaldo doubled the lead with a coolly taken penalty in the 44th minute, sending his team into the break with a 2-0 advantage.
The second half saw more brilliance from Ronaldo. In the 78th minute, he completed his brace with a spectacular header, soaring high to convert a pinpoint cross from Sadio Mané. Mohammed Al-Fatil sealed the emphatic 4-0 victory ten minutes later.
Chasing 1,000 Goals—Ronaldo’s Unstoppable Journey
Ronaldo’s two goals in this match took his career tally to 923 goals, bringing him ever closer to the legendary 1,000-goal milestone. He has now scored seven goals in 2024 and 15 goals in his last 11 matches, proving that age is just a number for the Portuguese superstar.
A Career of Unmatched Success
Ronaldo’s professional career began in 2002 with Sporting CP, where he won 13 matches before moving to Manchester United in 2003. Across two spells with the club, he secured 214 wins.
However, his greatest club success came with Real Madrid, where he won 315 matches and lifted 15 major trophies, including four UEFA Champions League titles. After a three-season stint with Juventus (winning 92 matches), he briefly returned to Manchester United before joining Al Nassr, where he now boasts 66 victories.
Additionally, Ronaldo remains the all-time leading goal scorer in international football, solidifying his legacy as one of the greatest players ever to grace the game.
As he turns 40 tomorrow, Ronaldo continues to redefine football history, showing no signs of slowing down. With 700 club wins, 923 goals, and countless records, his hunger for greatness remains as fierce as ever.
