According to a report by BBC Sport on Friday, November 13, 2026, Cristiano Ronaldo is approaching another historic milestone in his remarkable football career, having scored 985 senior career goals and needing just 15 more to reach the unprecedented figure of 1,000.

The Portuguese forward has enjoyed an extraordinary career spanning more than two decades, establishing himself as one of the most successful players in European football history through his numerous individual awards and team achievements.

Ronaldo’s rise to global prominence began at Manchester United in 2003, when legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson signed him from Sporting CP as an 18-year-old winger.

He quickly became an influential figure at Old Trafford, winning three Premier League titles, the UEFA Champions League in 2008 and his first Ballon d’Or before completing a move to Real Madrid in 2009.

After establishing himself as one of football’s leading players in Spain, Ronaldo returned to Manchester United in 2021. He scored 24 goals during his first season back before his second spell at the club ended controversially in November 2022.

Now 41, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner continues to play for Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, maintaining his goalscoring record despite reaching an age when many professional footballers have already retired.

Earlier this month, Ronaldo officially announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to his remarkable career with Portugal, during which he scored 146 goals in 234 appearances.

Although his international journey has ended, the forward remains focused on achieving further success at club level, with the prospect of reaching 1,000 career goals becoming an increasingly realistic target.

Meanwhile, fresh speculation has emerged about his future, with reports indicating that a possible return to European football could be considered.

Turkish journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu revealed during KAFA Sports’ Insider programme that an intermediary had approached several clubs in Turkey to establish whether they would be interested in signing Ronaldo.

Sabuncuoglu explained that the information had only recently reached him and said he intended to conduct further investigations before providing additional details about the situation.

Although no Turkish club has officially confirmed making an offer for the Al-Nassr forward, Fenerbahce has subsequently featured in transfer speculation surrounding a possible move.

A potential transfer could see Ronaldo share a dressing room with former Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood, who joined the Istanbul-based club from Marseille in July.

However, Ronaldo remains contracted to Al-Nassr until June 2027, and there has been no official indication that he intends to leave the Saudi Arabian side.

For now, the possibility of a Turkish transfer remains speculative, but a move back to European football would mark another significant chapter in the career of the Portuguese superstar.