Cristiano Ronaldo’s hunger for goals seems to have no expiration date. At 40 years old, the Portuguese superstar continues breaking records with Al Nassr and the Portugal national team, and now the big question is: when will he reach the historic 1000-goal milestone? According to an Artificial Intelligence analysis, that moment could come sooner than many expect.

AI predicts the record-breaking day

According to a projection generated by Gemini, the feat could take place between August and September 2026, just after the World Cup to be held in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Currently, Cristiano has scored 948 official goals for clubs and country and needs 52 more to reach the four-digit mark.

The algorithm factored in his current scoring average, his performance pace in the Saudi Pro League, and his international calendar with Portugal, where he remains a key player. If he maintains his goal-per-game rate from the past two years, the milestone could arrive during the first half of the 2026–27 season.

Cristiano Ronaldo himself has made it clear that the challenge is on his mind. “My family keeps asking me to stop, but I still have the passion. Competing with younger players motivates me. I want to keep enjoying football and leave my mark,” he said in a recent interview.

A leader on and off the pitch

Beyond his sporting achievements, the Portuguese icon remains a marketing powerhouse. In fact, Forbes once again ranked him as the highest-paid footballer in the world in 2025, with estimated earnings of €239 million, thanks to his Al Nassr contract and vast sponsorship portfolio. Only boxer Floyd Mayweather has ever surpassed those numbers in modern sports history.

His global influence remains untouchable, even against the rise of a new generation. While young stars like Lamine Yamal and Jude Bellingham make headlines around the world, CR7 continues to prove that his legacy isn’t defined solely by goals but also by his enduring relevance and influence.

The story continues in Arabia

With a contract running until 2027, Ronaldo will keep writing new chapters in the Middle East, where he also aims to win more trophies with Al Nassr. Artificial Intelligence may predict a date, but one thing is certain: when that 1000th goal arrives, the football world will once again bow to the legend.

Time is ticking, and Cristiano Ronaldo keeps defying it — proving that even machines might fall short when trying to measure his greatness.