Cristiano Ronaldo netted his 980th career goal on Oct. 9, 2026, turning out for Al Nassr against Al Diriyah in the Saudi Pro League. The historic finish came as a major milestone for the Portuguese forward.

It was his first club appearance back after recent issues with Portugal's national team setup. The win over Diriyah gave the club a welcome result heading further into the season.

Al Nassr's matchday roster also included a number of regional title holders for the Diriyah derby. The combination of talent has made Al Nassr a consistent force in the Saudi Pro League this season.

The goal moves him nearer to the target he has set himself in the Saudi Pro League. At this point in his playing days, each strike added to the count draws fresh attention around how far he can go.