Cristiano Ronaldo added his 980th career goal on Oct. 9, 2026, representing Al Nassr against Al Diriyah in the Saudi Pro League. The landmark goal came as a notable moment for the Portuguese forward.

It was his comeback at club level after recent issues with Portugal's national team setup. The result for Al Nassr gave the club a welcome result heading further into the season.

Al Nassr's squad on the night also included a number of regional title holders for the Diriyah derby. The quality across the pitch has made Al Nassr a strong contender in the Saudi Pro League this season.

The goal nudges him further along to the target he has set himself in the Saudi Pro League. At this point in his playing days, each new entry on the tally keeps the spotlight on him around how far he can go.