Ronaldo hits 40 goals in 2025, extends remarkable scoring era

Abdullateef Fowewe

Cristiano Ronaldo has once again rewritten the limits of longevity and elite performance, netting his 40th goal of the 2025 calendar year to underline his enduring status as one of football’s most ruthless finishers.

At 40 years of age, the Portuguese superstar continues to dominate headlines and defenses alike, turning another routine league fixture in Saudi Arabia into a historic personal milestone.

The latest strike not only pushed his yearly tally to 40 goals but also cemented his position as the leading scorer in the Saudi Pro League, where he sits atop the scoring charts ahead of a growing cast of high-profile imports.

Week after week, Ronaldo’s movement, anticipation, and clinical edge in front of goal have remained the difference-maker, as he consistently converts half-chances into decisive moments for his club.

Perhaps most staggering is the broader context of this achievement: 2025 marks the 14th different calendar year in which Ronaldo has scored 40 goals or more, an extraordinary streak that spans generations of teammates, coaches, and even leagues.

From his early days in Europe to his current chapter in Saudi Arabia, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner has maintained a scoring standard that very few players have ever approached, let alone sustained for over a decade.

Ronaldo’s latest milestone further fuels the debate about his place in football history, as fans and pundits point to his relentless productivity deep into his late 30s and now into 40 as evidence of an almost unrivaled professionalism and competitiveness.

While new stars emerge and fade, the Portuguese captain continues to adapt his game, relying on intelligent positioning, aerial dominance, and penalty-box instincts to remain one of the most feared forwards on the planet.

With the Saudi campaign still ongoing and more fixtures on the horizon, few would bet against Ronaldo adding significantly to his goal tally before the year is out.

For now, his 40th goal of 2025 stands as yet another marker in a career defined by records, resilience, and the persistent feeling that, even after two decades at the top, Cristiano Ronaldo is still, quite simply, unreal.