Cristiano Ronaldo added his 980th career goal on Oct. 9, 2026, turning out for Al Nassr against Al Diriyah in the Saudi Pro League. The historic finish came as a significant marker for the Portuguese forward.

It was his return to club action after a difficult stretch with Portugal's national team setup. The win over Diriyah gave the club a welcome result heading further into the season.

Al Nassr's matchday roster also included a number of regional title holders 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 puts Ronaldo one step closer 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.