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February 27, 2025
With nearly 2 months behind in 2025, Cristiano Ronaldo is still scoring goals on a very regular basis and it's hard to tell when he will slow down. The Portuguese forward is aiming at scoring 1000 goals before he retires and this season could be vital to his efforts...
Cristiano Ronaldo has long been one of the top scorers in the world’s football history. As he still appears on the field this year, it is natural that fans are curious to know how many goals he will have to add to his great records. However, it is difficult to calculate an exact number because there are several factors that will influence his goal tally. Today, we are going to analyze that and then make some predictions based on them.
Cristiano Ronaldo - Goals in 2025
:: Form and fitness
As you may already know, Ronaldo is turning 40 years old in 2025. Although he is praised for his amazing health and dedication, it should be noted that getting older means higher risks of reducing speed, stamina, and agility.
Nevertheless, that does not seem to be a big deal, given that the superstar has changed his playing style to suit his current situation over the past few years. To be more specific, instead of focusing on dribbling and speed like he used to before, he chooses to play more on positioning and finishing. This helps him to run less but still contributes to the team's overall strength.
If things continue going like that, combined with the fact that he takes care of himself to the point that no injuries would happen, he can remain a top goal scorer in the world.
:: Club and League Competitiveness
Leaving Europe leagues behind, Ronaldo is currently playing for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, also known as "trận đấu giải VĐQG Ả Rập Xê Út" in Vietnam. This can work in his favor because the league is not as competitive and physically demanding as other leagues in Europe.
For example, you cannot feel the same level of strongness in defenses in the Saudi Pro League as in the English Premier League or Champion League. With that, Ronaldo will have more opportunities to make goals consistently using his in-depth experience, excellent positioning, and finishing ability.
:: International Matches
If there is any chance that Ronaldo will not stop playing for Portugal in 2025, it is possible that he could have more to count in his total goal. He can score more by helping his national team qualify for major tournaments or secure a place in the World Cup.
That said, everything has both sides. It can be hard for him to balance between international games and club matches. The more frequently he competes in international games, the more fatigue he may get. In that sense, his performance and results during club matches can be affected as well. So, the key point is whether or not the footballer can manage the situation well.
:: Injuries and playing time
As a quite old player, Ronaldo should not like the idea of injuries. One of his trying this year should be about staying injury-free. By doing so, he will get more matches to play for Al Nassr, scoring as many goals as he can.
But what if Cristiano Ronaldo is unlucky and suffers from serious injuries? The answer is that he will need to take his time resting one to two weeks in a row. This leads to the fact that he misses so many opportunities, lowering his goal count in a way no one wants.
Taking into account these factors, here are three main scenarios for the number of goals Ronaldo might have in 2025. Let’s see!
:: 35-45 goals
This works out when Ronaldo is fit and plays from 40 to 50 matches across all tournaments. His goal-scoring ratio should be high, with around 0.8 goals per game. Aside from that, if he performs well in international leagues also, it comes as no surprise that he will reach up to 45 goals this year.
:: 20-30 goals
The second case applies to Ronaldo playing less because of injuries, squad rotation, or occasional dips in form. His goal figure may drop to around 20-30 in all competitions. This is not a number that every player can easily get, so he can still be at the top of the rankings when it comes to most goals.
:: <15 goals
The final scenario is also the worst one. If he appears in fewer than 20-25 matches due to any events, it is hard to score an impressive number. 15 goals are the maximum in this situation.
To conclude, Cristiano Ronaldo's goals for 2025 are predicted to range from 15 to 45. The explanation for that can be found in detail in the article.
No matter what it will be, he has already been a legend in the king of sports. Fans from all over the world will keep watching and supporting him in the near future.
Cristiano Ronaldo next game for Al Nassr is on February 28, against Al Orubah for the Saudi Pro League. You can watch Al Orubah vs Al Nassr, Betis vs Real Madrid, Napoli vs Inter, Man City vs Plymouth Argyle, West Ham vs Leicester City and Aston Villa vs Cardiff City, all matches provided from our live football game pages.
Al Nassr next game:
Al Orubah vs Al Nassr kick-off time (28-02-2025):
Beijing (China) | UTC/GMT+7: 02:00
India (New Delhi) | UTC/GMT+4.30: 23:30
Saudi Arabia (Riyadh) | UTC/GMT+2: 21:00
Spain (Madrid) | UTC/GMT+1: 20:00
Portugal and England (Lisbon/London) | UTC/GMT+0: 19:00
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | UTC/GMT-3: 16:00
New York (United States) | UTC/GMT-4: 15:00
Los Angeles (United States) | UTC/GMT-7: 12:00
Sources: ronaldo7.net / olympics.com / beinsports.com
