Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first player to score in 25 consecutive league seasons

Cristiano Ronaldo has added another remarkable milestone to his extraordinary career, becoming the first professional footballer to score in 25 consecutive league seasons. The 41-year-old Portuguese superstar achieved the feat on Friday, August 21, during Al-Nassr's Saudi Pro League clash against Al-Riyadh.

Ronaldo began his senior scoring run during the 2002-03 season, when he found the net for Sporting CP as a teenager. More than two decades later, that streak remains unbroken. His latest goal came after he was introduced as a substitute in the 62nd minute. Ronaldo eventually found the net in the 83rd minute, converting a low cross from Ayman Yahya with a composed left-footed finish from inside the area.

The goal saw Ronaldo surpass Swedish great Zlatan Ibrahimović, who had previously held the record with goals in 24 consecutive league seasons.

The landmark strike took Ronaldo's official senior career tally to 977 goals for club and country. His goals have come across five clubs and the Portugal national team: Real Madrid (450), Portugal (146), Manchester United (145), Al-Nassr (130), Juventus (101), and Sporting CP (5).

Ronaldo's latest effort also helped Al-Nassr secure a 4-0 away victory over Al-Riyadh, giving the defending Saudi Pro League champions a perfect start to their 2026-27 campaign.

The historic achievement comes as Ronaldo continues his pursuit of the extraordinary 1,000-goal milestone. The Portuguese forward is now just 23 goals short of reaching four figures in official senior football. However, the next chapter of his career could also be his final one. Ronaldo recently indicated that the 2026-27 season could probably be his last in professional football, while his current Al-Nassr contract runs until June 2027.