Ronaldo, 41, starts new Saudi season 24 goals from 1,000

Cristiano Ronaldo begins the 2026-27 Saudi Pro League season — which kicked off on 13 August — needing 24 more goals to reach 1,000 in his career. No footballer has ever hit that mark. The 41-year-old has 102 goals in 107 league games for Al-Nassr, whom he led to the title in May 2026.