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“CR7” also known as Cristiano Ronaldo, is a five-time Ballon d’Or winner, who has achieved 917 career goals. He has played for Portugal 217 times (the record for most international appearances of any player in the sport) and has scored 135 goals, making him the all-time leading goal scorer in men’s international football. Now we will take a closer look at his yearly records of goals scored.
Al-Nassr (2023–2025), 74 Goals
After leaving Manchester United, Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr, commencing this new chapter. In his first season, Ronaldo scored 14 goals in 19 appearances. Ultimately though, Al-Nassr did not win any trophies like the Saudi Pro League, Saudi Pro Cup, or King’s Cup. However, Ronaldo’s arrival subsequently contributed to the signings of several big names including Sadio Mane and Marcelo Brozovic.
Goals by Year at Al-Nassr:
- 2024–25: 16 goals in 19 games
- 2023–24: 44 goals in 45 games
- 2022–23: 14 goals in 19 games
- Total: 74 goals in 83 games
Manchester United (2021–2023), 27 Goals
Ronaldo came back to Manchester united after 12 years. At the age of 37, he scored 24 goals in the first season and then scored 3 the following season, for an aggregate total of 27 goals over both subsequent seasons
Goals Year by Year while playing for Manchester United (second spell)
- 2022-23: 16 games – 3 goals
- 2021-22: 38 games – 24 goals
Juventus (2018-2021), 101 Goals
Ronaldo signed with Juventus in 2018. He adjusted quickly. He scored regularly, became the second-fastest player to score 50 Serie A goals, and was the Club’s leading Portuguese scorer. Over three seasons, he scored over 100 goals.
Goals Year by Year while playing for Juventus:
- 2021-22: 1 game – 0 goals
- 2020-21: 44 games – 36 goals
- 2019-20: 46 games – 37 goals
- 2018-19: 43 games – 28 goals
- Total: 134 games – 101 goals
Real Madrid (2009–2018), 450 Goals
Ronaldo’s £80 million transfer to Real Madrid in 2009 is known as “The transfer that changed football.” He scored 450 goals from 438 matches throughout his time there, and won 4 Champions League titles, 2 La Liga trophies and 4 Ballon d’Or awards, while setting records as Real Madrid’s all-time leading scorer and all-time leading scorer in the Champions League itself.
Breakdown of Goals at Real Madrid by Year:
- 2017–18: 44 matches – 44 goals
- 2016–17: 46 matches – 42 goals
- 2015–16: 48 matches – 51 goals
- 2014–15: 54 matches – 61 goals
- 2013–14: 47 matches – 51 goals
- 2012–13: 55 matches – 55 goals
- 2011–12: 55 matches – 60 goals
- 2010–11: 54 matches – 53 goals
- 2009–10: 35 matches – 33 goals
- Totals: 438 matches – 450 goals
Manchester United (2003–2009), 118 Goals
In 2003, Ronaldo came to Manchester United as a youthful talent. At first, Ronaldo was known for his dribbling skills and flair before exhibiting his ability to score by 2006 and being United’s top scorer for the last of his three-season stint. A year ago from his departure from United, Ronaldo won the Ballon d’Or in 2008 and finished 2nd the previous year before signing a deal with Real Madrid.
Year-Wise Goals at Manchester United (1st Stint),
- 2008–09: 53 games – 26 goals
- 2007–08: 49 games – 42 goals
- 2006–07: 53 games – 23 goals
- 2005–06: 47 games – 12 goals
- 2004–05: 50 games – 9 goals
Sporting CP (2002–2003), 5 Goals
Ronaldo began his unknowingly successful professional career at Sporting CP with five goals in 31 appearances. Ronaldo’s talents later captured the eye of Sir Alex Ferguson, the Manchester United manager at the time, which prompted his transfer to Manchester United.
Portugal National Team, 135 Goals
Ronaldo is Portugal’s leading goalscorer of all time, having scored 135 goals in 216 matches. His performances helped Portugal lift the UEFA Euro 2016 and the UEFA Nations League in 2019.
Year-Wise Goals for Portugal:
| Year | Games | Goals |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 | 16 | 7 |
| 2005 | 11 | 2 |
| 2006 | 14 | 6 |
| 2007 | 10 | 5 |
| 2008 | 8 | 1 |
| 2009 | 7 | 1 |
| 2010 | 11 | 3 |
| 2011 | 8 | 7 |
| 2012 | 13 | 5 |
| 2013 | 9 | 10 |
| 2014 | 9 | 5 |
| 2015 | 5 | 3 |
| 2016 | 13 | 13 |
| 2017 | 11 | 11 |
| 2018 | 7 | 6 |
| 2019 | 10 | 14 |
| 2020 | 6 | 3 |
| 2021 | 14 | 13 |
| 2022 | 12 | 3 |
| 2023 | 9 | 10 |
| 2024 | 12 | 7 |
| Total | 216 | 135 |
Ronaldo’s goal in every calendar year
| Year | Goals |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 25 |
| 2007 | 34 |
| 2008 | 35 |
| 2009 | 30 |
| 2010 | 48 |
| 2011 | 60 |
| 2012 | 63 |
| 2013 | 69 |
| 2014 | 61 |
| 2015 | 57 |
| 2016 | 55 |
| 2017 | 53 |
| 2018 | 49 |
| 2019 | 39 |
| 2020 | 44 |
| 2021 | 47 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 54 |
| 2024 | 43 |
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