Comparing Cristiano Ronaldo’s Goals for Portugal to Eusebio, Figo and Others

• Cristiano Ronaldo is Portugal’s leading goal-scorer of all-time
• The forward is ahead of country legends Eusebio and Luis Figo
• Ronaldo has scored 123 goals in 201 appearances for Portugal

Portugal's all-time goal-scoring rankings consist of some of the greatest players in the world including Cristiano Ronaldo, Luis Figo, and Eusebio.

It's little surprise the 38-year-old forward is Portugal’s top scorer and also the highest-ever goal-scorer on the international stage ahead of other football greats like Diego Maradona, Pele, and Lionel Messi.

According to GOAL, Ronaldo made his international debut against Kazakhstan back in 2003 and scored his first goal eight months later in a 2-2 draw against Sweden.

The former Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus attacker has scored a total of 123 goals for Portugal, 76 goals ahead of the second-placed Pauleta.

Pauleta has a total of 47 goals in 88 appearances, Eusebio totalled 41 goals in 64 caps while ex-Real Madrid icon, Luis Figo is ranked fourth with 32 goals in 127 appearances for Portugal.

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Ronaldo's scoring record for Portugal

Ronaldo did not score in his first two appearances for Portugal in 2003, but he has since registered at least a goal a year for 20 years running, including 2023, UEFA reports.

The 38-year-old forward has surpassed the record held by Robbie Keane, who struck every year for the Republic of Ireland between 1998 and 2016.

Ronaldo broke the world record for international goals on September 1, 2021, when he scored twice against the Republic of Ireland in the European Qualifier in Faro-Loule. He broke the previous world record set by former Iran striker, Ali Daei.

Unforgettable international moments of Ronaldo

Earlier, Sports Brief reported on how Ronaldo won nearly everything in football. On the international stage, he is the all-time top scorer (12 goals).

The Al-Nassr striker has had incredible moments in his career with Portugal, from winning the 2016 Euros to lifting the first Nations League title.

At 38, Ronaldo is still going strong and will play in the 2024 Euros. He has already won the tournament before and could go into it in great form.