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Cristiano Ronaldo hit a new record as he Scored for the 24th Consecutive Year

Cristiano Ronaldo, the 39-year-old superstar, hit another record as he scored another remarkable milestone in 24 straight calendar years. He converted a penalty to help Al Nassr secure a comeback 3-1 victory over Al Akhdoud in the Saudi Pro League on January 9.

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Another day another Record-Setting Goal for Cristiano Ronaldo

The decisive moment came in the 39th minute when Sadio Mané was fouled in the box, earning Al Nassr a penalty. Ronaldo stepped up and confidently struck the ball into the bottom-right corner, outsmarting the goalkeeper. After scoring, Ronaldo celebrated with his iconic spin and leap at the corner flag.

GOOOAAAAL for Cristiano Ronaldo! 🇵🇹
Clinical from the spot 🎯 pic.twitter.com/2vPp6vr4d2

— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) January 9, 2025

This goal marks the 917th of Ronaldo’s career in 1,256 official matches, a record recognized by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS). His streak of scoring in 24 consecutive years dates back to October 7, 2002, when a 17-year-old Ronaldo netted twice for Sporting CP in a 3-0 win over Moreirense.

Cristiano Ronaldo scores his first goal of 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 ⚽️

𝟮𝟰 years and counting 🐐🍷 pic.twitter.com/mz6bJFHonI

— LiveScore (@livescore) January 9, 2025

Stellar Form in Saudi Arabia

Ronaldo has now scored 17 goals and provided three assists in 20 matches across all competitions this season. In the Saudi Pro League, he sits second in the Golden Boot race with 11 goals, just one behind Al Hilal’s Aleksandar Mitrović.

Since joining Al Nassr, Ronaldo has converted 21 of his 22 penalty attempts, with his only miss coming in the King’s Cup loss to Al Taawoun in October 2024.

Match Recap

The game at Mrsool Park started with a shock as Saviour Godwin gave Al Akhdoud a sixth-minute lead. Al Nassr equalized in the 22nd minute through Sadio Mané, who later sealed the victory with a late goal in the 88th minute.

Ronaldo played the full 90 minutes, registering 41 touches, an 83% pass accuracy rate, and one key pass.

Al Nassr’s League Position

With this victory, Al Nassr climbed to third place on the Saudi Pro League table with 28 points. They trail leaders Al Ittihad by eight points and second-placed Al Hilal by six points, although both teams have a game in hand.

What’s Next?

Al Nassr will face Al Taawoun away on January 17 as Ronaldo looks to continue his incredible form and help his team close the gap at the top of the table.