Cristiano Ronaldo scored for the 24th consecutive year as Al Nassr won

Cristiano Ronaldo opened his account for 2025 at the first attempt on Thursday, marking the 24th consecutive year he has scored in professional football.

The 39-year-old converted a penalty for Al Nassr’s second goal in the 3-1 win over Al Okhdood in the Saudi Pro League (SPL), sandwiched by a double from the former Liverpool forward. Sadio Mané.

Ronaldo published on X to celebrate the win by writing: “Best way to start the year.”

His first goal came in October 2002 for Sporting CP, scoring twice as his side beat Moreirense in the Portuguese Primeira Liga.

Since then he has scored over 900 career goals for Sporting, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, Al Nassr and the Portugal national team.

Al Nassr’s win moved them back up to third in the SPL, although they are level with Al Qadsiah, who have played a game more.

Stefano Pioli’s side are eight points behind leaders Al Ittihad, who also have a game in hand.