Ronaldo Reaches 400 Career Goals Since Turning 30 After ‘Crazy’ Goal for Al Nassr Against Al Khaleej

Ronaldo Reaches 400 Career Goals Since Turning 30 After ‘Crazy’ Goal for Al Nassr Against Al Khaleej

Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe
updated at November 5, 2023 at 6:58 AM
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  • Cristiano Ronaldo continues to defy the odds even at the age of 38
  • The former Man United, Real Madrid and Juventus forward reached another milestone against Al Khaleej
  • His goal and assist helped Al-Nassr secure a vital win in the Saudi Pro League

Cristiano Ronaldo achieved a remarkable goal-scoring feat with an impressive strike during Al-Nassr's 2-0 victory against Al Khaleej on Saturday, November 4th.

The triumph contributed to the Knights of Najd extending their unbeaten run to an impressive 16 games across all competitions under the guidance of manager Luis Castro.

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Cristiano Ronaldo scored and provided an assist as Al-Nassr edged Al Khaleej. Photo credit: @AlNassrFC_EN
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Ronaldo's masterclass vs Al Khaleej

The 38-year-old Portuguese forward has exhibited exceptional form since the commencement of the 2023-2024 season, breaking a brief two-game goal drought with a stunning long-range effort in the 26th minute of the match, per GOAL.

This goal propelled his tally for the season to 12 goals in as many appearances. Additionally, he provided his seventh assist, setting up Aymeric Laporte for his debut goal with an expertly delivered pass.

Ronaldo's pivotal contributions in both goals ensured that the reigning Arab Cup champions remained in pursuit of their dominant Riyadh rivals, Al-Hilal, who currently lead the Saudi League with 32 points.

Ronaldo reaches 400 goals since age 30

Furthermore, Ronaldo's 26th-minute strike not only bolstered his remarkable season statistics but also marked an astonishing milestone of 400 goals scored since reaching the age of 30, as reported by TCR.

The illustrious career of the five-time Ballon d'Or winner has seen him leave an indelible mark at esteemed clubs such as Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, and presently Al-Nassr, solidifying his status as one of the greatest goal-scorers in the history of the sport.

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Ronaldo fires warning to Al Hilal

Sports Brief also reported that Ronaldo conveyed a powerful message to the Saudi Pro League leaders, Al Hilal, following his instrumental role in guiding Al-Nassr to a resounding home victory against Al Khaleej on match day 12.

Currently positioned in second place, trailing their city rivals, Al Hilal, by four points, the Riyadh-based giants remain firmly committed to their pursuit of championship glory.

Following the game, Ronaldo took to social media to celebrate the team's exceptional 2-0 triumph over Al Khaleej while delivering a strong message aimed at the table-topping Al Hilal.

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Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe
Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe is a Ligue 1, Bundesliga, and La Liga editor with five-year experience. He previously worked with Sports Corna and 360SportsGH.
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