Ronaldo is the greatest goal scorer in the world

Cristiano Ronaldo is presently at the top of the goal-scoring list in major worldwide competitions.

At 40 years old, Cristiano Ronaldo continues to break remarkable records with his incredible goal-scoring ability. In the recent October FIFA Days matches, the Portuguese superstar made history as the player with the most goals in World Cup qualifying history with 41 goals scored.

Notably, this achievement is just one of the many scoring records that CR7 holds.

Specifically, according to statistics from leading sports websites, Ronaldo is currently the all-time top scorer in football history with 948 career goals. This number is sure to rise and could reach the 1000 mark if Ronaldo maintains his current form and fitness.

Additionally, the former Man Utd player holds the record for the most goals scored at the international level with 143 goals. He also leads in goals scored during Euro qualifiers (41 goals) and the Euro final tournaments (14 goals).

At the club level, despite leaving top European competition nearly three years ago, Ronaldo remains the greatest scorer in UEFA Champions League history with 141 goals, significantly ahead of his main rival Lionel Messi (129 goals). Meanwhile, Robert Lewandowski, in third place with 103 goals, is unlikely to catch up due to age and inconsistent form at Barcelona.

Furthermore, Ronaldo still tops the scoring charts for Real Madrid with 450 goals, surpassing legendary Los Blancos icons such as Raul and Alfredo Di Stefano.

In terms of titles, the superstar born in 1985 has nearly collected all major trophies, including 5 Champions League titles, 1 UEFA Euro, and 5 Ballon d'Or awards. The only major trophy missing from Ronaldo’s career is the World Cup, which would equalize his achievements with rival Lionel Messi for the GOAT title.

Currently, the 1000-goal record seems the most attainable target for Ronaldo, a milestone no football legend has yet reached. Meanwhile, the 2026 World Cup might be CR7’s final dance in the Portugal national jersey, with the dream of lifting the golden trophy driving him and his teammates toward glory.

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