Breakdown of Ronaldo’s Historic 527 Goals in Top Flight Football After Classy Brace for Al Nassr

• Cristiano Ronaldo cemented his legacy as the greatest goal-scorer of all time with a sensational double
• His brace against Al Akhdoud made him the most prolific scorer across first divisions in football history
• Ronaldo has amassed 527 goals across the Saudi League, Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, and Liga Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo has once again solidified his legendary status in football, rewriting history with a record-breaking performance during his recent brace for Al-Nassr against Al Akhdoud.

The renowned five-time Ballon d'Or recipient has been in remarkable form throughout his first full season in the Saudi Pro League since joining the Knights of Najd in January 2023.

The former Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus icon has consistently delivered world-class moments for the Riyadh-based club, but his latest feat may just eclipse them all.

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Ahead of Al Nassr's clash against Al Akhdoud on Friday night, Ronaldo had already amassed an impressive tally of 16 goals in 17 appearances.

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During his side's 14th victory of the season in the Saudi Pro League, Ronaldo's second goal—a stunning long-range lob—marked his 15th goal in just 13 league appearances and his 18th across all competitions this season.

In the 3-0 triumph over Al-Akhdoud, the 38-year-old maestro netted twice, elevating his league goal count to an unprecedented 527—a milestone that surpasses any other player in history, per Fabrizio Romano.

In the process, Cristiano also reached 61 goal contributions in 2023.

Breakdown of Ronaldo's 527 top-flight goals

Ronaldo's record-setting spree in top-flight goals predominantly took shape during his tenure in La Liga with Real Madrid, amassing a staggering 311 goals.

Additionally, his goal-scoring prowess extends to the Premier League, where he netted 103 times across two stints at Manchester United, as well as 81 goals in Serie A for Juventus and three in the Primeira Liga with Sporting.

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Adding to his illustrious record, Ronaldo boasts an impressive tally of 29 goals in 29 matches for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, further solidifying his status as a goal-scoring maestro across various top-flight competitions.

Here is the breakdown of Cristiano's goals (statistics sourced from Transfermarkt)

What's next for Cristiano Ronaldo?

With this recent milestone under his belt, the iconic Portuguese footballer shifts his attention to the Asian Champions League clash as Al Nassr prepares to take on Iranian side Persepolis on Monday, November 27, per Sofascore.

Following this, they're scheduled for a return to Saudi League action on Friday, December 2, where Al Nassr will face off against league leaders Al Hilal in a repeat of the Arab Cup final.

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Al-Nassr now stands in second place in the Saudi Pro League, trailing rivals Al-Hilal by four points after the Blue Waves thumped relegation-threatened Al Hazem on Saturday, setting the stage for a compelling title race in the league.