Cristiano Ronaldo Targets 1,000 Career Goals After Moving to 956

Ronaldo sets a clear target for his career total

Cristiano Ronaldo has again underlined a personal milestone that continues to shape the final phase of his career: reaching 1,000 goals. The Portugal superstar, now 40, said he is confident he will achieve the figure, framing it as a matter of time and health rather than possibility.

Speaking late Sunday at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai—where he was named the best player in the Middle East—Ronaldo made his position plain. “I will reach that number for sure, if no injuries,” he said. The statement reflected both his ambition and the practical reality that fitness will be central to his pursuit of the landmark.

Latest update: two goals for Al-Nassr lift him to 956

Ronaldo’s latest scoring contribution came in the Saudi Pro League on Saturday, where he scored twice for Al-Nassr. Those two goals moved his career tally to 956, bringing him closer to the 1,000-goal mark he has repeatedly referenced.

With 956 goals already recorded, the gap to 1,000 stands at 44. Ronaldo’s comments in Dubai suggest he views that remaining distance as achievable, provided he can continue playing without significant setbacks.

A record international scorer still leading Portugal

Ronaldo’s overall total includes a men’s international record of 143 goals for Portugal. That number is a prominent part of his career scoring profile and remains a defining achievement as he continues to represent his country.

He is also set to lead Portugal into next year’s World Cup, which will take place in the United States, Canada and Mexico. By the time the tournament begins, Ronaldo will be 41, adding another layer of context to his goal-scoring pursuit and his ongoing international role.

Motivation remains central to his outlook

On stage after receiving his award, Ronaldo emphasized that his motivation has not diminished. “I am still very motivated to carry on,” he said. He also stressed that his enjoyment of the game is not dependent on location, naming multiple regions in the process: “It doesn't matter (where) I play — Middle East, in Europe — I always enjoy to play football, to win trophies, to score goals and I want to carry on.”

His remarks tied together three themes that have defined his career: competing for trophies, scoring consistently, and maintaining a mindset focused on continuing rather than winding down. In the same appearance, he hinted again at the goal total he is chasing, saying: “You know what my goal is: I want to win more trophies and I want to reach the number that you will all know.”

Where the World Cup fits into the picture

Even with a long list of achievements, the World Cup remains one of the few trophies missing from Ronaldo’s collection. That reality continues to be part of the wider conversation around his international career, especially as he prepares to lead Portugal into another edition of the tournament.

Ronaldo has already won a major international title with Portugal, lifting the European Championship in 2016. With the next World Cup approaching, his continued presence in the national team setup combines the pursuit of team success with his personal scoring target.

Key points at a glance

• Ronaldo says he is determined to reach 1,000 career goals and believes he will do it if he avoids injuries.
• He moved to 956 career goals after scoring twice for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League on Saturday.
• His total includes a men’s international record of 143 goals for Portugal.
• He is set to lead Portugal into next year’s World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, and will be 41 when it begins.
• He was named the best player in the Middle East at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai.
• The World Cup remains one of the few trophies missing from his collection, while he did win the European Championship with Portugal in 2016.

What his comments signal

Ronaldo’s latest remarks do not present his 1,000-goal target as a distant dream, but as a concrete objective he expects to complete. By pairing that ambition with a clear condition—staying free of injuries—he highlighted the main factor that could influence the timeline.

At the same time, his words in Dubai reinforced that the pursuit is not only about a number. He spoke about continuing to enjoy football, continuing to compete for trophies, and continuing to score, regardless of where he plays. With his career total now at 956 and another World Cup on the horizon, Ronaldo’s next chapters appear centered on sustaining performance, maintaining motivation, and closing in on the milestone he believes is within reach.