Cristiano Ronaldo added 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 return to club action after a difficult stretch with Portugal's national team setup. The timing of the goal gave the club a much-needed lift heading further into the season.

Al Nassr's squad on the night also included a number of regional title holders for the Diriyah derby. The depth in the side has made Al Nassr a side to watch in the Saudi Pro League this season.

The goal nudges him further along to the next milestone on his list 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.