Cristiano Ronaldo netted his 980th career goal on Oct. 9, 2026, representing Al Nassr against Al Diriyah in the Saudi Pro League. The milestone strike 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 welcome result heading further into the season.

Al Nassr's squad on the night 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 moves him nearer to whatever record he is chasing in the Saudi Pro League. At this stage of his career, each strike added to the count draws fresh attention around how far he can go.