Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 980th career goal on Oct. 9, 2026, playing for Al Nassr against Al Diriyah in the Saudi Pro League. The milestone strike came as a significant marker for the Portuguese forward.

It was his first club appearance back after a difficult stretch with Portugal's national team setup. The timing of the goal gave the club a timely boost heading further into the season.

Al Nassr's matchday roster also included multiple Gulf Cup champions for the Diriyah derby. The depth in the side has made Al Nassr a strong contender in the Saudi Pro League this season.

The goal puts Ronaldo one step closer to whatever record he is chasing in the Saudi Pro League. At this point in his playing days, each strike added to the count draws fresh attention around how far he can go.