Cristiano Ronaldo reaches 140 goals for Portugal: a record-breaking journey at 40 years old
Cristiano Ronaldo continues to rewrite football history. At 40 years old, the Portuguese superstar has scored 140 goals in 222 appearances for the Portugal national team, strengthening his status as the all-time leading scorer in international football.
Incredible stats with Portugal
Since his debut in 2003, Ronaldo has become the symbol of Portuguese football. Beyond the 140 goals, he has also delivered 45 assists, proving decisive across two decades.
What’s more impressive: after turning 30, Ronaldo has played 104 games, scoring 88 goals and providing 15 assists an astonishing return for a veteran who refuses to slow down.
International trophies with Portugal
Ronaldo has led his nation to three major titles, all unprecedented in Portugal’s history:
- Euro 2016 in France
- Nations League 2019
- Nations League 2025
Before his arrival, Portugal had never lifted a senior international trophy.
Ronaldo at the World Cup
The forward has appeared in five consecutive World Cups, a record he shares with legends like Lionel Messi and Gianluigi Buffon. Across the tournaments, he has:
- 22 matches played
- 8 goals scored
- 2 assists provided
His best numbers, however, come in World Cup qualifiers, where he has scored 43 goals in 45 matches, plus six assists.
Closing in on 1,000 career goals
Cristiano Ronaldo is also chasing one of football’s most mythical milestones: 1,000 official career goals. With 942 goals to date, he is just 58 goals away from becoming the first player ever to reach the four-figure mark.
- Sporting CP – the beginning of his career
- Manchester United – Premier League stardom
- Real Madrid – 450 goals in 438 games, making him the club’s all-time top scorer
- Juventus, Al-Nassr, and Portugal – extending his dominance worldwide
