Al Nassr Forward Moves Closer to Milestone
Cristiano Ronaldo needs 15 more goals to reach 1,000 career goals before the end of the year. The forward brought his career tally to 985 after scoring a hat-trick in Al Nassr’s 5-3 victory over Al Kholood on October 29, 2026. Reaching four figures by December 31 requires a high scoring rate across the remaining fixtures on the 2026 calendar.
Remaining Fixtures and Scoring Pace for Al Nassr
Ronaldo has scored 27 goals in 42 appearances throughout 2026, maintaining an average of 0.64 goals per game. Al Nassr has 11 scheduled fixtures remaining in 2026 across the Saudi Pro League, AFC Champions League Elite, and King’s Cup, alongside a potential Saudi Super Cup appearance on the calendar.
To reach the 1,000-goal mark solely through club matches without international appearances, Ronaldo would need to average approximately 1.36 goals per game across Al Nassr’s 11 remaining fixtures. Including international windows, there are 13 games remaining, requiring an average of 1.15 goals per match to reach the target.
Upcoming Match Schedule Through December
- Nov. 2, 2026: Pakhtakor vs. Al-Nassr (AFC Champions League Elite)
- Nov. 6, 2026: Al-Hazem vs. Al-Nassr (Saudi Pro League)
- Nov. 14, 2026: Portugal vs. Denmark (UEFA Nations League)
- Nov. 17, 2026: Wales vs. Portugal (UEFA Nations League)
- Nov. 20, 2026: Al-Nassr vs. Al-Qadsiah (Saudi Pro League)
- Nov. 24, 2026: Al-Nassr vs. Al-Sadd (AFC Champions League Elite)
- Nov. 26, 2026: Al-Nassr vs. Al-Shabab (Saudi Pro League)
- Dec. 1, 2026: Al-Nassr vs. Al-Kholood (Saudi King’s Cup)
- Dec. 3, 2026: Al-Fayha vs. Al-Nassr (Saudi Pro League)
- Dec. 8, 2026: Al-Gharafa vs. Al-Nassr (AFC Champions League Elite)
- Dec. 10, 2026: Al-Nassr vs. Al-Hilal (Saudi Pro League)
- Dec. 14, 2026: Al-Fateh vs. Al-Nassr (Saudi Pro League)
- Dec. 20, 2026: Al-Nassr vs. Al-Kholood Club (Saudi Super Cup)
Uncertainty Surrounding Portugal National Team Return
Ronaldo’s international future remains a variable in his pursuit of the 1,000-goal milestone before January 2027. His status with the national team is uncertain following reports of a disagreement with manager Jorge Jesus. Ronaldo missed Portugal’s previous two matches and carries a suspension, though he is expected to return for the November FIFA window for UEFA Nations League matches against Denmark and Wales.