As Cristiano Ronaldo continues to defy age at 39, he has recently celebrated a remarkable milestone by scoring over 900 career goals.
Following his historic performance in a Nations League match against Croatia, the legendary Portuguese forward has set his sights on an ambitious target of reaching 1000 goals.
With the aid of artificial intelligence, projections have been made regarding when Ronaldo might achieve this dream. Analysts suggest that, if he maintains his fitness, this significant moment could take place on August 15, 2028. This would require him to play professional football until he is 43 years old.
This season, Ronaldo has showcased his skills by netting eight goals in just nine matches for Al-Nassr in the Saudi league, symbolizing his relentless form. However, predictions indicate that his scoring frequency may decline after he turns 40 in February. Continuing to perform at a high level could allow him to take part in two more major tournaments with the Portuguese national team.
In comparison, Lionel Messi, a long-standing rival, currently holds a tally of 843 goals. Should he choose to extend his career similarly to Ronaldo, analysts estimate that he could reach 923 goals by the time Ronaldo aims for his 1000th goal, underlining an intense rivalry that transcends their ages and achievements.
