Cristiano Ronaldo added his 980th career goal on Oct. 9, 2026, playing for Al Nassr against Al Diriyah in the Saudi Pro League. The historic finish came as a significant marker for the Portuguese forward.
It was his comeback at club level after a difficult stretch with Portugal's national team setup. The win over Diriyah gave the club a much-needed lift heading further into the season.
Al Nassr's squad on the night 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 moves him nearer to whatever record he is chasing in the Saudi Pro League. At this point in his playing days, each strike added to the count keeps the spotlight on him around how far he can go.