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Cristiano Ronaldo stats: the career numbers behind football’s record scorer

Cristiano Ronaldo on a Squawka World Cup 2026 graphic

The Cristiano Ronaldo stats that define him are almost beyond belief: 971 senior career goals as of June 2026, the most in the history of men’s football. Here are his all-time numbers, club by club. For more on the tournament, see our World Cup 2026 hub.

Cristiano Ronaldo stats: his all-time goals by club

Few players have a goal record that comes close. These are his career goals for every club and for Portugal, across all competitions, as of June 2026 (his Al Nassr and Portugal tallies continue to climb).

TeamAll-time goals
Sporting CP5
Manchester United145
Real Madrid451
Juventus101
Al Nassr126
Portugal143
Career total971

What the numbers say

The breakdown is staggering. Ronaldo’s 451 goals for Real Madrid in 438 games make him the club’s all-time leading scorer, and he added 145 for Manchester United across two spells, 101 for Juventus and the five for Sporting CP where it all began. He has stayed ruthless in Saudi Arabia with Al Nassr, and his 143 goals for Portugal are the most in the history of men’s international football. He has scored in four different decades, blending aerial power, two-footed finishing and a relentless penalty record.

The greatest goalscorer of all time

The headline number says it all: Ronaldo has scored more than 970 senior career goals for club and country, the most in the history of men’s football, and at the time of writing he is closing in on the landmark of 1,000. Longevity is his superpower, with goals across leagues in England, Spain, Italy and Saudi Arabia and a level of consistency the game has never seen.

Cristiano Ronaldo at the World Cup 2026

Ronaldo remains Portugal’s talisman and shows little sign of stopping. He is far from Portugal’s only weapon, with Vitinha pulling the strings in midfield. Compare his haul with the game’s other greats in our World Cup all-time top scorers and Lionel Messi World Cup records pieces. If he features at the World Cup 2026, expect him to keep adding to a goal record that may never be beaten.

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How many career goals has Cristiano Ronaldo scored?

As of June 2026 Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 971 senior career goals for club and country, the most in the history of men’s football: 828 for his clubs and 143 for Portugal.

Is Cristiano Ronaldo the all-time top scorer in men’s international football?

Yes. Ronaldo is the record goalscorer in men’s international football with 143 goals for Portugal, the most by any male player.

How many goals did Ronaldo score for Real Madrid?

Ronaldo scored 451 goals in 438 games for Real Madrid, making him the club’s all-time leading scorer. He also netted 145 for Manchester United, 101 for Juventus and five for Sporting CP.

Will Cristiano Ronaldo play at the World Cup 2026?

Ronaldo remains Portugal’s talisman and is closing in on 1,000 career goals. If Portugal select him, the World Cup 2026 could be the stage for another record-extending chapter.