OFFICIAL: Ronaldo achieves an unimaginable milestone at age 41

In a season where every point is crucial in the title race, Ronaldo's latest goal adds another historic chapter to his already record-breaking career.

The clash with Al-Hazem took place at a critical stage, with Al-Nassr closely chasing the top spot in the Saudi Pro League and unable to afford any slip-ups. Before the match, the team held 52 points after 21 rounds, with 17 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses.

Coach Jorge Jesus's squad displayed impressive form, especially at home, where they turned Al-Awwal Park into a fortress with 9 wins in 10 matches. Al-Nassr was also on a 9-match winning streak across all competitions, demonstrating strong momentum in the title race. Ronaldo returned from a short break and continued to be the main attacking threat. He remained the club's top scorer with 18 goals in the domestic league before this game.

At the 14th minute, Ronaldo broke the deadlock, sparking wild celebrations in the stands. This goal marked the 963rd of his career, an extraordinary milestone that very few players in history have dared to dream of.

The Portuguese superstar calmly finished from a tight angle after VAR reviewed a potential offside and confirmed the goal. This strike once again showcased his killer instinct and ability to shine under pressure. But Ronaldo was not done. In the 79th minute, he completed his brace, raising his career tally to 964 goals, just 36 goals shy of the legendary 1,000-goal mark.

The second goal capped off Al-Nassr’s dominant display and reinforced Ronaldo’s status as the most influential forward in the league. At the same time, it was also his 20th goal in this Saudi Pro League season.

Beyond the significance in the match, Ronaldo’s goal holds deep historical value. He has now scored a total of 501 goals since turning 30 years old, an astonishing figure that challenges all traditional beliefs about aging in top-level football.

Ronaldo’s goals after age 30 are distributed as follows: 162 for Real Madrid, 117 for Al-Nassr, 101 for Juventus, 91 for the Portugal national team, and 27 for Manchester United.

This statistic highlights Ronaldo’s remarkable endurance and adaptability across various leagues, tactical systems, and different phases of his career. In total, he has scored 964 goals, edging very close to the 1,000-goal milestone, an achievement once considered impossible in modern football.

The match also emphasized Ronaldo’s impact since returning from a short absence. He has scored in two consecutive games since his comeback, quickly reaffirming his central role in Al-Nassr’s attack.