Cristiano Ronaldo has started the new season with a goal, taking his career tally to 977 goals as he continues his pursuit of the historic 1,000 goal mark.
The 41 year old scored on his first appearance of the 2026/27 campaign for Al Nassr, marking his return to competitive action with a goal.
His strike came against Al Riyadh in the Saudi Pro League.
Ronaldo had missed Al Nassr's opening league fixture of the season but returned to the starting picture for the meeting with Al Riyadh.
He made his presence felt when it mattered, finding the net and adding another milestone to an already remarkable career.
Ronaldo Moves to 977 Goals
The goal takes Ronaldo from 976 to 977 career goals, leaving him just 23 goals away from reaching 1,000.
The milestone has become one of the biggest individual targets of the final stage of Ronaldo's career.
Earlier this month, he said that the 2026/27 campaign could be his final season in professional football and that he wants to leave a lasting legacy.
That makes every goal increasingly significant.
Ronaldo's latest strike also continues a remarkable scoring record that has kept him among football's most prolific goalscorers well into his 40s.
A Strong Start to Another Big Season
Ronaldo's return comes at an important time for Al Nassr, who will be competing for domestic and continental honours during the campaign.
The Portuguese forward has already made his personal ambition clear... he wants to keep scoring and move closer to the 1,000 goal landmark before eventually calling time on his playing career.
For now, the chase continues as career goals... 977.
Goals needed for 1,000 are just 23, and Ronaldo has wasted no time adding another one.