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Cristiano Ronaldo has yet another goal scoring record in his sights
The Portuguese star will play his penultimate match of 2024 this Friday, in which he will seek to continue increasing his goal-scoring tally.
Cristiano Ronaldo has two matches left in 2024, a year that can be divided into two major aspects for him: individual achievements and collective efforts with both Portugal and Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia.
On the team front, Ronaldo fell short of his goals with both the Portuguese squad and Al Nassr, missing out on major titles in Saudi football, primarily due to the dominance of Al Hilal.
However, individually, Ronaldo has excelled in both club and international play, showcasing his goal-scoring prowess regardless of the outcomes.
How many goals has Ronaldo scored this year?
So far in 2024, Ronaldo has played 50 matches for both club and country, scoring 41 goals—a number that could increase with games remaining in the year.
By the end of 2024, Ronaldo will have played 52 matches and potentially surpassed his current tally of 41 goals, securing his place as one of the top scorers of the year for the second consecutive year.
In 2023, Ronaldo finished the year with 56 goals, 43 of which were for Al Nassr and 10 for the Portuguese national team. While it seems challenging to reach that number in just three matches, it will still add another record to his impressive career.
Closing in on the 1,000-Goal Milestone
With 40 goals so far this year and a career total of 913, Ronaldo has already ensured he is the first footballer to score at least 40 goals in 13 consecutive seasons, a testament to his incredible talent.
Additionally, the 1,000-goal milestone is within reach, and with his current scoring average, Ronaldo could achieve this before retiring from the sport, a goal he has hinted at as being close.
Thus, 2024 is shaping up to be another remarkable year for Cristiano Ronaldo, who will face Damac, Al-Saad, and Al Ittihad—where he will reunite with Karim Benzema to close out the year.
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Original article written by Diego Gorostieta, translated with the assistance of AI and edited by Joe Brennan.