Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the world's best football players, and guess what? He has just scored his 948th goal. That's nearly 1,000 goals in his career, something that only a few players in top leagues across the world have ever achieved.
Let's break down how tremendous this is and why Ronaldo is a top footballer in the world.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Determination
Cristiano Ronaldo, also known as CR7, is Portuguese. He began playing football as a young boy and always wished to be the best. Today, his dream is a reality and a favorite for Sportingbet South African fans.
He has represented some of the biggest football clubs in Europe and beyond, including Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus and currently, Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr. He also represents Portugal's national team, where he has been a captain throughout the vast majority of his career.
What Makes Ronaldo Special?
Ronaldo is very fast, strong and resilient. He can shoot with his left foot, right foot and even head to score. He exercises regularly, has a healthy diet and takes the training sessions seriously.
That's why, even though he is 40 years old now, which is an old age for a footballer, he remains a scoring machine like a young star. Most football fans call him the ‘GOAT’ because he just keeps scoring and scoring.
948 Goals: How Did He Do It?
In his top football career so far, Cristiano Ronaldo scored 450 goals in 438 games for La Liga’s Real Madrid Football Club. He has also scored 145 goals in 346 appearances for the EPL’s Manchester United.
In Serie A’s Juventus, Cristiano scored 101 goals in Italy over just three seasons. Currently at Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr, he continues to play formidably and score tons of goals. He just netted his 104th goal in his 117th appearance for the club.
For his country, Portugal, he has scored 143 goals so far, more than any player in football history. He has scored in Champions League games, league matches, World Cups, European Championships, and even friendlies, and the journey is still on. Wherever he plays, Ronaldo manages to score.
Records and Trophies
With such a large number of goals, Ronaldo has collected many trophies and awards. So far, he has the following:
5 Ballon d'Or awards for being the best player in the world
5 Champions League titles
Euro 2016 winner with Portugal
34 trophies with the club combined!
He also holds some records like:
Most goals scored by a man in international games
Most Champions League goals scored
First player to score in 5 World Cups
Despite having already achieved so many records, Ronaldo is not stopping. He claims he still enjoys playing soccer and wants to continue doing so. He works hard, remains in shape, and scores nearly every week. Lots of fans think that he may even hit 1,000 goals before retiring. That would be amazing.
Conclusion
Cristiano Ronaldo's 948 goals prove just how phenomenal he is. He's fast, strong and intelligent out there on the field, but most importantly, he works hard and doesn't give up.
If you're a schoolboy playing football or you're one of the fans who just likes watching the matches, Ronaldo's story is one that motivates us all. You never know, one day you could be the next goal-scoring star.
