Cristiano Ronaldo has reached a significant milestone in his football career by scoring his 900th goal, an achievement that has sparked celebration and acknowledgment from Guinness World Records.
To honor Ronaldo’s feat, Guinness World Records engaged in the ongoing GOAT (Greatest of All Time) debate by using a GOAT emoji on social media. This subtle but impactful gesture underscores Ronaldo’s legendary status in the sport, further solidifying his place among football’s elite.
Ronaldo’s 900th goal not only highlights his dominance in international and club football but also sets him apart from rivals like Lionel Messi. The historic goal was scored during Portugal’s UEFA Nations League match against Croatia, where Ronaldo volleyed in a cross from Nuno Mendes in the 34th minute, helping Portugal secure a 2-1 victory.
This goal marked a pivotal moment in Ronaldo’s career, as he became the first player to reach 900 goals in both international and club competitions.
Guinness World Records acknowledged this achievement in a late social media post by quoting a BBC tweet that celebrated Ronaldo’s milestone, stating, “900 career goals for Cristiano Ronaldo. Incredible. #BBCFootball.”
Fans and followers on social media reacted to the news with mixed opinions. One user, identified as #ChessLordK, remarked, “Even Guinness World Records knows the GOAT.” Another user, #Famous_999_, humorously commented, “I can confirm you guys changed admin,” hinting at the surprise over the recognition. However, not all reactions were positive; user #kovacjosko pointed out the contrast with Pelé’s World Cup successes, noting, “Pele 5 World Cups before 900 career goals Ronaldo’s zero World Cup before, after and forever in his life.”
In terms of scoring achievements, Ronaldo now stands at the top with 900 goals in 1,236 games since his professional debut in 2001. His closest competitor, Lionel Messi, has scored 838 goals in 1,069 games. Other notable scorers include Josef Bican with over 805 goals and Romário with 772 goals, highlighting the remarkable goal-scoring accomplishments of these football legends.
