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

It was his comeback at club level after reported friction with Portugal's national team setup. The win over Diriyah gave the club a much-needed lift heading further into the season.

Al Nassr's matchday roster also included several Gulf Cup 27 winners for the Diriyah derby. The combination of talent has made Al Nassr a consistent force in the Saudi Pro League this season.

The goal nudges him further along to whatever record he is chasing in the Saudi Pro League. At this stretch of his time in Saudi football, each new entry on the tally keeps the spotlight on him around how far he can go.