Cristiano Ronaldo's legacy is built on far more than his record-breaking goal tally. Across the FIFA World Cup, UEFA European Championship, UEFA Champions League
and international football, the Portugal captain has established a collection of records that place him among the greatest players in the history of the sport.
With more than 976 senior career goals, 146 international goals and multiple tournament records, Ronaldo remains one of football's most decorated players.
Cristiano Ronaldo FIFA World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup marked Ronaldo's sixth appearance at the tournament, extending a record no other men's player has achieved.
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Tournaments | 6 (2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022, 2026) |
| Appearances | 27 |
| Goals | 11 |
| Assists | 2 |
| Best Finish | Fourth place (2006) |
Key World Cup records
- First men's player to score in six different FIFA World Cups
- Portugal's all-time leading World Cup goalscorer (11)
- Oldest player to score in a men's World Cup knockout match
- Scored his first knockout-stage World Cup goal against Croatia in 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo UEFA European Championship
No player has enjoyed a greater goalscoring career at the European Championship than Ronaldo.
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Tournaments | 6 (2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2020, 2024) |
| Appearances | 30 |
| Goals | 14 |
| Titles | 1 (UEFA Euro 2016) |
Key EURO records
- All-time leading goalscorer (14)
- Most appearances in tournament history (30)
- Only player to feature in six EURO finals
- Captained Portugal to their first major international trophy in 2016
Cristiano Ronaldo UEFA Champions League
Ronaldo's Champions League record remains one of the defining achievements of his club career.
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Appearances | 183 |
| Goals | 140 |
| Titles | 5 |
| Knockout Goals | 67 |
Champions League records
All-time leading goalscorer (140)
Most knockout-stage goals (67)
Five-time champion (one with Manchester United, four with Real Madrid)
Most goals in a single Champions League season (17 in 2013-14)
Only player to score in three Champions League finals
Scored in 11 consecutive Champions League matches
Cristiano Ronaldo in International football
Ronaldo has redefined international goalscoring during a career spanning more than two decades with Portugal.
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Appearances | 232 |
| Goals | 146 |
| Assists | 37 |
| Major Trophies | 3 |
International records
- Men's all-time leading international goalscorer (146)
- Most-capped player in men's international football
- 10 international hat-tricks (men's record)
- Scored against 49 different national teams
- UEFA Nations League winner (2019, 2025)
Cristiano Ronaldo Major individual honours
Ronaldo's trophy cabinet reflects his sustained excellence across club and international football.
| Honour | Total |
|---|---|
| Ballon d'Or | 5 |
| UEFA Champions League | 5 |
| UEFA European Championship | 1 |
| UEFA Nations League | 2 |
| Senior Career Trophies | 35+ |
| European Golden Shoes | 4 |
| UEFA Men's Player of the Year | 3 |
| FIFA The Best Men's Player | 2 |
Cristiano Ronaldo's biggest career records
-
976+ senior career goals
- 146 international goals (men's world record)
- 140 UEFA Champions League goals (competition record)
- 14 UEFA European Championship goals (competition record)
- First men's player to score in six FIFA World Cups
- Most international hat-tricks in men's football (10)
- Portugal's all-time leading scorer
- Portugal's most-capped player
From becoming Portugal's all-time leading scorer to rewriting the record books in the UEFA Champions League, UEFA European Championship and FIFA World Cup, Ronaldo has built a tournament resume unmatched in men's football. His longevity, consistency and success across multiple eras have helped establish one of the most complete records in the history of the sport.
