Al Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo made headlines by scoring an impressive goal during the Saudi Professional League match against Al Fateh, marking his club career total at an impressive 800 goals at age 40. This raises a question: how many goals has Lionel Messi scored at a similar age?
The Portuguese forward initially missed a penalty but quickly recovered, scoring a powerful shot from outside the box with his right foot, thanks to an assist from Sadio Mane.
This goal not only gave Al Nassr a vital 2-1 lead but also showcased Ronaldo’s continued dominance in the sport. Joao Felix also played well, assisting Ronaldo and helping the team secure first place with 15 points at the top of the table.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s achievement of 800 club goals at 40 highlights his remarkable longevity and consistency in soccer. With this goal, the Portuguese legend reached a total of 949 career goals across clubs and country, as he moves closer to the historic 1,000-goal milestone.
Cristiano Ronaldo of Al-Nassr reacts after missing a penalty.
How many goals did Messi have at 38?
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi has also maintained impressive form in the 2025 Major League Soccer season, scoring a hat trick against Nashville SC in an important match for his team. Messi opened the scoring with a fantastic individual effort, dribbling through several defenders to place a low left-footed shot in the corner of the net.
He then converted a penalty for his 28th goal of the season, bringing his overall career total to 888 goals. The Argentine forward has excelled this year, contributing 45 goals in 27 appearances (27 goals and 18 assists), showcasing his ongoing impact for Inter Miami and previously with the Argentina national team.
In his second MLS match back from international duty, Messi impressed again against Atlanta United, scoring two goals and establishing himself as a vital player for Inter Miami. His performances underline his importance in key moments, just like Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia.