The Record of Ángel Di María That Brings Him Closer to CR7
A Milestone That Places Him Near the All-Time Elite
The career of Ángel Di María seemed to have already achieved every possible goal. A World Cup champion, winner of multiple European titles, and a historic figure for the Argentina national team, “El Fideo” had already secured his place among the greatest footballers of his generation. However, far from slowing down, he continues to expand his legacy and write new chapters.
Now, with Rosario Central, Ángel Di María continues to make his mark. His present in South American football keeps him competing at the highest level and fighting for the Copa Libertadores. Moreover, he achieved a milestone that once again places him among the most consistent and complete players of the modern era, with the goal he scored for the Canalla side against Universidad Central.
The Argentine has now scored in 24 different official competitions throughout his career, a figure that brings him closer to Cristiano Ronaldo, who holds the record with goals in 26 different tournaments.
A Career Full of Goals Around the World
The breadth of Ángel Di María’s achievements speaks of an extraordinary career. In Argentina, he scored in the domestic league; in Portugal, he found the net in the Primeira Liga, the domestic cup, the League Cup, and the Super Cup. In France, he left his mark in Ligue 1, the French Cup, and the Super Cup. In Italy, he scored in Serie A; in England, he did so in the Premier League and the FA Cup; while in Spain, he found goals in LaLiga, the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup.
He also built his legacy on the international stage. He scored in the UEFA Champions League, the Europa League, and the FIFA Club World Cup, competitions where he played a key role with elite clubs.
With the Argentina national team, Ángel Di María scored in the Olympic Games, the South American qualifiers, the Copa América, and the FIFA World Cup, including decisive goals in finals that remain forever in collective memory.
Rosario Central and What Lies Ahead
Now, after scoring in the Copa Libertadores, Ángel Di María adds yet another competition to his record and continues closing the gap on Cristiano Ronaldo in this unique statistic.
At Rosario Central, he maintains strong performances. So far, he has recorded 14 matches, five goals, and three assists—numbers that show he still has the ability to make a difference.
Moreover, he can still extend this record. One of the few competitions where he has yet to score is the Argentine Cup. After recently advancing to the next round, Rosario Central will have new opportunities for Ángel Di María to continue expanding a record that confirms something evident: his career is far from done surprising.
