Ronaldo turns 41 as records define iconic career
goals, trophies and longevity across Europe and Asia. The Portugal captain reached the milestone while still active with Al Nassr, underlining his rare ability to compete at the top level deep into his forties.
Ronaldo remains football’s all-time leading goalscorer, with more than 870 senior goals for club and country, including over 130 for Portugal. “I don’t chase numbers, they follow me,” Ronaldo said in a recent interview with Portuguese media. Former Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti once described him as “the most complete forward I’ve ever coached.”
Across spells with Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus and now Al Nassr, Ronaldo has won league titles in four countries and lifted five Champions League trophies. Portugal teammate Bruno Fernandes added, “His hunger is the same as when he was 20.”
As he enters his 42nd year, Ronaldo’s influence, fitness and commercial power continue to shape modern football, with retirement still not on his immediate horizon.