Carlo Ancelotti, the former manager of Real Madrid, expressed his confidence in Cristiano Ronaldo’s ability to score 1000 career goals. As the leading scorer in men’s football history with 953 goals for club and country, Ronaldo has already accomplished remarkable feats on the field. Ancelotti, who coached Ronaldo during his time at Real Madrid, jokingly mentioned that he expects an invitation to celebrate when Ronaldo reaches the historic milestone.
Currently leading the Brazil national team, Ancelotti shared his thoughts on Ronaldo’s potential to become the first player to reach 1000 career goals. He emphasized Ronaldo’s professionalism, passion for the sport, and determination to achieve his goals. With 450 goals scored during his time at Real Madrid under Ancelotti’s guidance, Ronaldo has already demonstrated his scoring prowess on the pitch.
Ronaldo, now playing for Al-Nassr, has had a strong start to the 2025-26 season, scoring 10 goals and providing an assist in 11 games across competitions. Additionally, he has netted five goals in four games during Portugal’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, showcasing his continued excellence on the international stage.
Reflecting on Ronaldo’s performances under Ancelotti at Real Madrid, it is evident that the duo had a successful partnership. In the 2013-14 season, Ronaldo scored 51 goals and provided 17 assists in 47 games, including a record-breaking 17 goals in the UEFA Champions League. This stellar performance helped Real Madrid secure their tenth Champions League title. The following season saw Ronaldo improve even further, scoring 61 goals and providing 23 assists in 54 games, despite falling short in the Champions League semi-finals.
As Ronaldo continues to chase his goal-scoring milestones, it is clear that his dedication and talent have set him apart as one of the greatest footballers of all time. Ancelotti’s belief in Ronaldo’s ability to reach 1000 career goals only adds to the excitement surrounding the legendary player’s future achievements. And when that momentous occasion arrives, Ancelotti will be eagerly awaiting his invitation to join in the celebration of Ronaldo’s incredible record-breaking feat.
