Football world has seen so many legends, but we are witnessing an unprecedented defiance of time. At 41 years old, Cristiano Ronaldo has officially reached 501 goals scored after his 30th birthday.

To put this "Second Career" into perspective, Ronaldo has now scored more goals since turning 30 than many of the greatest strikers in history managed in their entire careers.

The "Age is Just a Number" Comparison

Since celebrating his 30th birthday in 2015, CR7's goal tally (501) has surpassed the total career goals of these icons:

• Wayne Rooney (366 goals)

• Sergio Agüero (426 goals)

• Didier Drogba (362 goals)

• Samuel Eto’o (426 goals)

• Neymar Jr. (400+ goals)

• Mohamed Salah (300+ goals)

The Road to 1,000 Official Goals

Following his brace for Al Nassr against Al-Hazem, the Portuguese legend has reached 964 official career goals.

The countdown is on. The world is watching.

• Current Tally: 964

• Needed for History: 36 ???? 

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the horizon, the prospect of Goal No. 1,000 happening on the world’s biggest stage is no longer a fantasy; it’s a mathematical probability.