Cristiano Ronaldo added his 980th career goal on Oct. 9, 2026, playing for Al Nassr against Al Diriyah in the Saudi Pro League. The historic finish came as a notable moment for the Portuguese forward.

It was his comeback at club level after recent issues with Portugal's national team setup. The result for Al Nassr gave the club a much-needed lift heading further into the season.

Al Nassr's squad on the night also included multiple Gulf Cup champions for the Diriyah derby. The combination of talent 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 stage of his career, each strike added to the count keeps the spotlight on him around how far he can go.