Cristiano Ronaldo stellar performance on his 1200 career game ignites Al-Nassr comeback

Cristiano Ronaldo marked his 1,200th professional match by contributing a goal and an assist, playing a pivotal role in securing a 4-1 victory for his team, Al-Nassr, in the Saudi League against Al-Riyadh on Friday.

Taking to X (former Twitter), the Saudi League posted, “Cristiano Ronaldo has now played in 1,200 professional matches.”

Al-Nassr vs. Al Riyadh match:

The 38-year-old footballer broke the deadlock just after the thirty-minute point by converting a cross from Sadio Mane. Mane, who saw a disallowed goal in the first minute, provided the assist.

He further solidified his position as the league's leading scorer, notching his 16th goal in as many matches this season.

His performance played a crucial role in his team's recovery from a 3-0 loss to Al-Hilal leaders the previous Friday.

Ronaldo celebrated his triumph by sharing on his social media platform, “Three more points!" adding, "Thankful to all my team mates who helped me reach my 1,200th match. What a ride but we’re not done yet!"

Cristiano Ronaldo 21-years career:

Nevertheless, even after participating in 1,200 matches over 21 years since his professional debut with his childhood club Sporting CP in 2002, the Portuguese footballer has no plans to halt his illustrious career.

His determination remains unwavering, and he expresses the desire to continue actively participating in the game.

Moreover, El Bicho transitioned from competing against renowned figures such as Lionel Messi, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and Luis Suarez to facing emerging talents like Haaland, Kylian Mbappe, and others.

It is noteworthy that Ronaldo has showcased his skills for some of the most prominent football clubs globally, including Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus, etching his name in the annals of history and achieving legendary status over time.

During his tenure with Madrid, he participated in 438 matches, amassing an impressive 450 goals—a record likely to stand unbroken—and contributing 131 assists.

Across his two stints with Manchester United, the forward scored 145 goals and provided 64 assists.

Cristiano Ronaldo won Ballon d’Or:

Over his remarkable 21-year career, Ronaldo earned the prestigious Ballon d’Or five times, the highest individual accolade in football, and secured multiple victories in the UEFA Champions League.