At 40, Ronaldo continues to score for club and country. He started the 2025-26 season on a high, scoring five goals in six games in all competitions for Al-Nassr.
Ronaldo determined to win trophy with Al-Nassr
Since arriving in Saudi Arabia as a free agent in January 2023, Ronaldo has broken numerous individual records, but is yet to realize his dream of winning a major trophy with Al-Nassr. This time, however, Ronaldo and his club appear determined to win the league title and return to the elite of the AFC competition. Al-Nassr made key recruitments during the summer transfer window, bringing in established European stars such as João Felix, Kingsley Coman and Inigo Martinez. The big spending has paid off for the Saudi giants, who maintain a 100% win rate in the league after the first four games. Ronaldo also started the season with four league goals in as many games. Cole hails Ronaldo for 'defying medicine'
Speaking to Paddy Power about his old Premier League rival, Cole said: “It simply defies medicine. I remember saying, at 35, that he would play at least until he was forty, and people thought I was crazy. I told him, “I tell you, he will.” He continues to score goals. » This is ridiculous. I know that the championship in which he plays is criticized. But if he wants to extend his career, he will not do it in the Premier League, nor in La Liga, nor in the Bundesliga. He plays in the Saudi Premier League and he scores goals.
“Then when he plays for Portugal, in 85% of the teams he plays against, he will be able to play in the box without having to put in as much physical effort as before. » Put him in front of goal, he will still score. Unfortunately for Ireland, I think it will be a convincing victory for Portugal. 4-0.
Ronaldo not aiming for 1,000 career goals
While many believe Ronaldo is aiming for the milestone of 1,000 career goals, the Al-Nassr star himself denied the claim last season after scoring against rivals Al-Hilal. The 40-year-old said: “Guys, let’s enjoy the moment. I'm not aiming for 1,000. If that happens, great. If it doesn't happen, it doesn't happen. The most important thing is the present moment, not what will happen. Enjoy the moment, and it's a great victory, not because I scored, of course. I'm happy to have scored two goals against Al-Hilal, but the most important thing is to win the derby. “We play against a fantastic team away, it's always difficult. We have to take advantage of it and continue, because there are nine games left and one in the Champions League. Everything is possible, you have to persevere and believe in it.
