Al Nassr striker Cristiano Ronaldo is now just 69 goals away from reaching the remarkable milestone of 1,000 career goals.
Despite edging closer to the historic figure, the 40-year-old football legend has made it clear that he is not fixated on achieving the feat.
Ronaldo netted a brace in Al Nassr’s 3-1 victory over Al-Hilal on Friday night, a result that brought his team within three points of their Saudi Pro League rivals.
Speaking after the match, Ronaldo emphasized that he is more focused on enjoying the present than chasing records.
“Lads, let’s enjoy the moment. I’m not chasing 1,000.
“If it happens, perfect. If it doesn’t happen, it doesn’t happen. The moment is the most special thing, not what is going to come, you know,” Ronaldo said.
So far this season, Ronaldo has scored 30 goals in all competitions for Al Nassr during the 2024–25 campaign.
If he maintains his current scoring rate, he would need to perform at a similar level for at least two more seasons to reach the 1,000-goal mark.