Ronaldo · Goal 900
Cristiano Ronaldo Scores His 900th Career Goal
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 900th career goal as Portugal defeated Croatia 2–1 in the 2024 UEFA Nations League.
Final score
2 - 1
Match facts
- Player
- Ronaldo
- Match date
- 2024-09-05
- Team
- Portugal
- Opponent
- Croatia
- Score
- 2 - 1
- Competition
- UEFA Nations League
- Age at match
- 39 years, 213 days
Goal details
- Body part
- Right foot
Story and significance
On September 5, 2024, Cristiano Ronaldo reached 900 career goals as Portugal hosted Croatia at Estádio da Luz in their opening match of the UEFA Nations League campaign. His goal extended Portugal's lead during the first half.
In the 34th minute, Ronaldo met a cross from Nuno Mendes and finished from close range. The goal put Portugal 2–0 ahead and made Ronaldo the first male player to reach 900 goals in official senior matches for club and country.
Croatia reduced the deficit before halftime, but Portugal held on for a 2–1 victory. The result gave Ronaldo's landmark goal a winning setting and added another record to a senior career that began with Sporting CP in 2002.