THE ROAD TO 1,000

Tracking every official senior goal as two legends chase football's ultimate milestone.

Cristiano Ronaldo

Portugal

/ 1,000

23 goals to 1,000

Argentina

/ 1,000

77 goals to 1,000

Lionel Messi scored his 900th career goal for Inter Miami against Nashville SC in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 900th career goal as Portugal defeated Croatia 2–1 in the 2024 UEFA Nations League.

Lionel Messi scored his 800th career goal with a late free kick as Argentina defeated Panama 2–0 in March 2023.

Cristiano Ronaldo reached 800 career goals during his brace in Manchester United's 3–2 Premier League victory over Arsenal in December 2021.

Lionel Messi reached 700 career goals with a Panenka penalty in Barcelona's 2–2 La Liga draw against Atlético Madrid in June 2020.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 700th career goal from the penalty spot during Portugal's 2–1 Euro qualifier defeat to Ukraine in October 2019.