Ronaldo becomes first player to score in 25 consecutive league seasons

Cristiano Ronaldo has etched his name further into football history by becoming the first professional player to score in 25 consecutive league seasons. The 41-year-old Portuguese superstar achieved this remarkable feat on Friday, August 21, during Al-Nassr's Saudi Pro League match against Al-Riyadh.

Coming on as a substitute in the 62nd minute, Ronaldo needed just 21 minutes to find the back of the net. He scored in the 83rd minute, calmly finishing a low cross with his left foot inside the box. This goal extended a scoring streak that began in the 2002-03 season when Ronaldo was a teenager playing for Sporting CP.

With this latest record, Ronaldo surpasses Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimović, who previously held the record for scoring in 24 consecutive league seasons. Ronaldo's goal also brought his official senior career tally to 977 goals for club and country, placing him just 23 goals away from the unprecedented 1,000-goal mark.

His career goals have been scored across spells with Sporting CP, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, and Al-Nassr, as well as for the Portugal national team. The milestone goal contributed to Al-Nassr's dominant 4-0 away victory, marking a strong start to their 2026-27 Saudi Pro League campaign. Ronaldo has indicated that the current season might be his final one, with his contract at Al-Nassr set to expire in June 2027.