Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 980th career goal on Oct. 9, 2026, turning out for Al Nassr against Al Diriyah in the Saudi Pro League. The landmark goal came as a significant marker for the Portuguese forward.

It was his comeback at club level 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 multiple Gulf Cup champions for the Diriyah derby. The quality across the pitch has made Al Nassr a consistent force in the Saudi Pro League this season.

The goal puts Ronaldo one step closer to whatever record he is chasing in the Saudi Pro League. At this point in his playing days, each new entry on the tally keeps the spotlight on him around how far he can go.