07.04.2026 14:21
With some of the goals scored by Cristiano Ronaldo in certain tournaments being disallowed, his career goal count has dropped to 961, widening the gap for his target of reaching 1000 goals.
Cristiano Ronaldo's career goal count has been recalculated. Due to some tournaments not being officially recognized, the total number of goals for the star footballer has decreased.
GOAL COUNT RECALCULATED
According to data from Sofascore and Transfermarkt, some of Ronaldo's goals in his career have been deemed invalid. With this update, the Portuguese star's goal count has dropped to 961.
1000 GOAL TARGET DISTANCED
Previously approaching 1000 goals, Ronaldo's distance to this target has increased again after the adjustment. The 41-year-old footballer will need to score more goals to reach the target.
CONTROVERSIAL TOURNAMENT DETAIL
It has been stated that the goals Ronaldo scored in the 2023 Arabian Cup were not included in the official statistics because the organization is considered a friendly tournament. Despite FIFA recognizing this tournament, the decision to exclude these goals has drawn attention.
Summary: Due to some goals not being officially counted, Cristiano Ronaldo's career goal count has dropped to 961, while the 1000 goal target has distanced again.