Cristiano Ronaldo's insane records that still stand alone
Cristiano Ronaldo is not just a football star, he is a living legend. Over the years, he has broken many records that no other male player has touched. Some are about goals, others about appearances, and some are about age.
But what makes his records truly special is how long he has been breaking barriers. In this story, we explore all the top records that belong only to him. Every number here is confirmed and based on real-time facts as of July 2025.
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes
oldest goalscorer
in Portuguese history
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a goal against Spain in a UEFA Euro 2025 qualifier on June 8, 2025. At 40 years and 123 days, he is the oldest player to have ever scored for Portugal. Portugal won 2-1 in the match held in Lisbon.
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Cristiano Ronaldo has scored the most Champions League goals
UEFA Champions League all-time goal leader Cristiano Ronaldo can boast of 140 goals in the tournament during his time. He started scoring for Manchester United in 2007 and has added to the tally over time at first with Real Madrid and then with Juventus.
Cristiano Ronaldo leads FIFA club World Cup goal charts
The most goals scored by any player in the FIFA Club World Cup is 7 by Ronaldo. These objectives arose between 2008 and 2017 while playing for Manchester United and Real Madrid.
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Cristiano Ronaldo has scored the most goals in men's international football
Official international games have seen him score 138 goals for Portugal. In 2020 he surpassed 100 goals, then in 2021 he broke Ali Daei's former mark of 109.
Cristiano Ronaldo has the most
official goals in football history
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 938 official goals in total, including club and country. This is the highest number ever recorded by any male football player.
Cristiano Ronaldo has made the
most international appearances
With 221 caps (games played) for Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo has played more international matches than any male player in football history.
Cristiano Ronaldo has the most assists in Champions League history
Alongside goals, Ronaldo has also helped his teammates score. He has given 42 assists in the UEFA Champions League, more than anyone else.
Cristiano Ronaldo holds the record for most UEFA Champions League matches played
Cristiano Ronaldo played 183 matches in the Champions League (2003-) more than any other male football player in the history of the tournament.
Cristiano Ronaldo is the only male player to score in five World Cups
Cristiano is the only male player to have scored in five separate FIFA World Cups (2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, and 2022).
No man has achieved this before in the history of football.
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