Cristiano Ronaldo Scores 978th Career Goal, Becomes Al Nassr's Top Scorer in Saudi League
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Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 978th career goal for Al Nassr in the Saudi league, becoming the club's top scorer and nearing 1,000 career goals.
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- Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 978th career goal on August 28, 2026.
- He has 22 goals left to reach 1,000 career goals.
- Ronaldo scored his 104th Saudi league goal for Al Nassr, becoming their top scorer.
- The goal was his 21st in 2026, against Al Taawoun.
- Al Taawoun is coached by former Maccabi Tel Aviv manager Žarko Lazetić.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 978th career goal on August 28, 2026, moving closer to the milestone of 1,000 career goals with only 22 remaining. The Portuguese forward netted his 104th goal for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, making him the club's all-time leading scorer in the competition. This goal was also his 21st of 2026, scored against Al Taawoun, a team coached by former Maccabi Tel Aviv manager Žarko Lazetić. Ronaldo's achievement marks a historic moment in the Saudi league as he continues to break records and approach the 1,000-goal milestone.
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