The forward of the Portugal national team, one of the iconic figures in world football — Cristiano Ronaldo has conquered another historic milestone. He has set a new world record for the number of goals scored for national teams.
In the UEFA Nations League semi-final match against Germany (2:1), Ronaldo scored his 137th goal for the Portugal national team, becoming the author of this world record.
Record battle with Messi
Ronaldo's close rival is Lionel Messi, the leader of the Argentina national team. He has scored 112 goals during his national team career so far. Although the rivalry between these two players has become legendary, Ronaldo currently maintains the advantage in terms of goals.
937 goals — the achievement of a legendary career
According to previous information, 40-year-old Ronaldo has scored a total of 937 goals during his professional career. Of these, 800 were at the club level, and another 137 were recorded for the Portugal national team.
Last season, Ronaldo played a total of 41 matches for the Saudi Arabian club “Al-Nassr,” scoring 35 goals and providing 4 assists. His current contract with the team is set to last until the summer of 2025.
Transfermarkt currently values Ronaldo's transfer fee at 12 million euros.
Who will Portugal play against in the final?
In the final of the Nations League, the Portugal national team will face the winner of the match between Spain and France. For Ronaldo, this final is an opportunity to win another trophy and add a new page to the record list.
Throughout his career, Cristiano Ronaldo has presented hundreds of goals, hundreds of records, and hundreds of sources of inspiration to the world of football. His 137th goal for the national team is not only a personal achievement but also an important sign of the rise of Portuguese football.
Ronaldo remains an unstoppable star — neither age nor competition can hinder him.
