Cristiano Ronaldo 900 goals: Remembering best CR7 strikes for club and country as he sets new goal-scoring record

Brad Cox

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Cristiano Ronaldo has set yet another astonishing record by scoring his 900th career goal, a milestone that solidifies his status as one of the greatest footballers the world has ever seen. It's nearly impossible to imagine any other male player ever reaching this incredible feat. 

From his early days at Sporting CP to his stints with Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, and currently Al Nassr, Ronaldo's career has been nothing short of legendary. His accolades include five Ballon d'Or awards, numerous titles across three of Europe's top five leagues, and five UEFA Champions League trophies.

Part of Portugal's winning Euro 2016 side, Ronaldo also boasts the record for most international goals scored by a male player and is the only man to have played more than 200 games for his senior national team.

On September 5, 2024, Ronaldo struck his historic 900th goal, meeting a pinpoint cross from the left from Nuno Mendes before turning the ball home from close range, doubling Portugal's lead against Croatia in the UEFA Nations League. He was clearly emotional as he celebrated the famous moment.

The Sporting News takes a look back at seven of Ronaldo's greatest goals of all time. 

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Cristiano Ronaldo 900 goals: Best CR7 career strikes

In celebration of Ronaldo's achievement and his iconic No. 7  jersey, we revisit seven of his greatest goals from his 900 — a fitting tribute to a player synonymous with sustained excellence while wearing one of the sport's most esteemed shirt numbers.

Manchester United vs. Portsmouth
Date: January 30, 2008  

Ronaldo scored this famous free-kick from around 30 yards out in a Premier League match against Portsmouth. His trademark style for striking dead balls at the time left goalkeeper David James rooted to the spot as the ball dipped and swerved perfectly into the top corner.

Manchester United vs. Porto
Date: April 15, 2009  

In a Champions League quarterfinal clash against Porto, Ronaldo scored a sensational goal from nearly 40 yards out. He received the ball in midfield, took a few touches, and unleashed a rocket that flew into the top, helping Man United progress to the semifinals.

Real Madrid vs. Galatasaray
Date: September 17, 2013  

Playing for Real Madrid in the Champions League, Ronaldo showcased his dribbling skills and speed with this goal. He picked up the ball near the halfway line, evaded multiple defenders, and calmly finished past the goalkeeper, highlighting his ability to create something out of nothing even in the tightest spaces.

Real Madrid vs. Valencia
Date: May 4, 2014  

In this La Liga match against Valencia, Ronaldo showed remarkable skill and improvisation to score this particular goal. After a low cross from Angel Di Maria, he flicked the ball backwards with his heel, sending it past the goalkeeper and into the net.

Real Madrid vs. Juventus
Date: April 3, 2018  

Again during a Champions League quarterfinal match for Real Madrid against Juventus, Ronaldo executed perhaps the most perfect overhead kick. Het met a cross from Dani Carvajal with an acrobatic bicycle kick, firing the ball into the net past one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time in Gianluigi Buffon. It was such a special goal that it earned a standing ovation from Juventus fans.

Portugal vs. Spain
Date: June 15, 2018  

Ronaldo delivered a masterclass in the 2018 World Cup group-stage match against Spain. With Portugal trailing 3-2 in the dying minutes, he won a free-kick just outside the box. Ronaldo stepped up and curled a magnificent shot into the top corner, completing his hat-trick and salvaging a 3-3 draw.

Juventus vs. Sampdoria
Date: December 18, 2019

While playing for Juventus, Ronaldo scored this incredible header against Sampdoria. Rising to meet a cross, he leapt to an unbelievable height, hanging in the air for what seemed like an eternity before powerfully heading the ball into the net. The impeccable timing of the header is a thing of beauty in itself. 

Cristiano Ronaldo 900th career goal

After a difficult campaign at Euro 2024, when it seemed as though he would never score no matter how many shots he attempted, Ronaldo scored in the first half of his next appearance for his country to reach the 900-goal mark.

Nuno Mendes swung in a cross from the left wing, and Ronaldo timed his run perfectly to meet the delivery and side-foot the ball first time into the net from six yards out.

Brad Cox

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Brad is a content producer for The Sporting News and has previously worked for the likes of Squawka and The Athletic. His career highlight to date is reporting from the 2022 UEFA Champions League Final in Paris.