Cristiano Ronaldo, known as football’s top scorer, has set many records throughout his long career.
Today, as he turns 40, we’re celebrating by showcasing some of his best goals. Here are five standout moments from his career.
Cristiano Ronaldo turns 40! 🎈
The greatness continues… 🐐 pic.twitter.com/5o7L8YaSqu
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) February 5, 2025
Five of Cristiano Ronaldo’s greatest goals
Portsmouth free-kick (2008)
This free-kick is often considered one of the best in Premier League history.
In 2008, Ronaldo transformed from a promising winger to a top scorer, netting 42 goals for Manchester United. His incredible free-kick against Portsmouth stands out.
That season, he won both the Premier League and Champions League, along with his first Ballon d’Or.
Utterly outrageous 😍@Cristiano‘s iconic free-kick against Portsmouth from 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 angle 📐
The greatest free-kick in #PL history? pic.twitter.com/VqllsQBUkc
— Premier League (@premierleague) July 20, 2021
Porto rocket (2009)
The Puskas Award, celebrating the best goal of the year, started in 2009.
Ronaldo won the first award for his stunning goal against Porto in the Champions League, a powerful shot from 40 yards that nearly tore the net.
Ronaldo against Porto = 🚀🤯#UCLdraw | @juventusfcen pic.twitter.com/HJ4PysyDuK
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) December 14, 2020
Fleet feet against Espanyol (2016)
Ronaldo first caught attention for his agility at Manchester United, dazzling defenders with his skill.
Even as he shifted to a more efficient playstyle, moments like this goal against Espanyol showed his flair.
Individual brilliance from @Cristiano… 💎💫#EspanyolRealMadrid pic.twitter.com/vUaVWTBaIg
— LALIGA English (@LaLigaEN) June 28, 2020
Awe-inspiring overhead at Juventus (2018)
Ronaldo called his spectacular overhead kick against Juventus ‘probably the best’ in his career, approaching 1000 goals scored.
The astonishment on Zidane’s face captured the moment perfectly.
🗣️ “It was amazing – probably the best of my career.” 😎
😮 A year ago today – one of the great #UCL goals – Cristiano Ronaldo’s sensational overhead kick in Turin! 🔥🔥🔥#OnThisDay @Cristiano pic.twitter.com/5nbrzSqXDw
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) April 3, 2019
Hang-time header vs Sampdoria (2019)
Ronaldo’s incredible athletic ability was showcased in this goal against Sampdoria.
He jumped 2.56 meters (8.4 feet) to score from a cross, impressing everyone watching, including Sampdoria’s coach.
✈️⚽️ @Cristiano#GoalOfTheDay pic.twitter.com/HIb5G5dLYN
— JuventusFC 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@juventusfcen) December 18, 2021
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