Al Nassr FC forward Cristiano Ronaldo has achieved an incredible feat by scoring 500 goals after turning 30 years old, further solidifying his position as one of the all-time greatest goal scorers in the history of football.
Since Ronaldo turned the big 30 in February 2015, he has continued to prove that he is ageless, scoring at an incredible rate in all competitions for his club and country. The goals have come in top leagues, European competitions, and for the Portugal national football team, showcasing the consistency and longevity of the player at the pinnacle of the sport.
As per a post by Fabrizio Romano on X on Saturday, Romano was quoted as saying, “Cristiano Ronaldo has now scored 500 goals after turning 30.”
Ronaldo’s double against Al-Hazem FC on Saturday saw him move closer to the magical 1,000-goal mark, taking his overall tally to 964 goals in his career.
The achievement is a testament to Ronaldo’s hard work and commitment to fitness, skill, and goal-scoring prowess. Very few players in the history of football have been able to maintain such an incredible goal-scoring record well into their 30s.
This achievement is just the icing on the cake of an already illustrious career that boasts of multiple UEFA Champions League titles, league titles in England, Spain, and Italy, and the prestigious UEFA European Championship with Portugal.
Ronaldo’s achievement of scoring 500 goals after turning 30 is a testament to why he continues to be one of the biggest forces in world football, inspiring fans and young players across the globe.