Even though he is 39 years old, Cristiano Ronaldo is still full of desire to fight and maintains his remarkable scoring form.
Numbers don’t lie
Cristiano Ronaldo has proven that age is just a number for him. The Portuguese striker still shows no signs of stopping even though he is 39 years old. While this player maintains impressive form even in the “twilight” phase of his career, it is not surprising that Portugal is considered the top candidate for the Euro 2024 championship. surprise.
No matter where he is, Ronaldo is always the leader of the team he plays for. The proof is that this season, CR7 is the one who contributed the most goals to Al Nassr and Portugal, which shows that Ronaldo still has all the necessary elements to become one of the best players. best in the world at the moment.
If we only rely on the above comments, some people may still feel unconvinced. However, statistics absolutely do not lie. Accordingly, Ronaldo has now scored 58 goals and contributed 15 assists after 63 appearances for Al Nassr – since he arrived in 2023.
The striker born in 1985 has a total of 44 goals and contributed 13 assists after 44 matches this season. These are clearly the statistics that any top striker desires. Although it must be admitted, the Saudi Pro League has less competition than the top 5 European national leagues.
Ronaldo still maintains his top goal-scoring ability (Photo/source: Getty).
Ronaldo has matured over time
Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez, in an interview with O Jogo newspaper, praised Cristiano Ronaldo for maturing over time and becoming the perfect version.
Martinez said: “Each player on the national team is very unique and special. Cristiano Ronaldo is an influential person. He is infectious, he has a natural desire to win. Ronaldo has Been in the national team for 20 years, but he always tries to be the best. I think Ronaldo has become more and more mature and is the best record.”
Cristiano Ronaldo has certainly improved his game over the years. While the younger version of the player focused heavily on his pace and dribbling ability, recent years have seen him develop into a superb number 9.
Ronaldo still desires to conquer the heights (Photo/source: Getty).
Giving up is not in Ronaldo’s dictionary
Portuguese coach Roberto Martinez has pointed out that Ronaldo wants to continue playing until he surpasses the mark of 250 caps for the team. To extend his playing record to date, CR7 needs to continue playing for the team. By the 2026 World Cup, he will be 41 years old at that time.
That’s not impossible for a player as obsessed with training as Ronaldo. However, it’s still a big question to see if CR7 can achieve the “peak of life” at the 2026 World Cup. after two years or not.
This summer, in addition to becoming the first player to appear in 6 Euro tournaments, Ronaldo will also extend the record of most matches played (25). These are incredible measures of statistical excellence taken over two decades.
Remember, Ronaldo is currently the greatest striker in Euro history, with 14 goals after 24 appearances in Europe’s most attractive football tournament.
If Ronaldo never scores again and Erling Haaland also plays until he is 39 years old, the Norwegian striker will have to score 43 goals per season for the next 17 years to equal CR7’s career total.
Ronaldo will not be alone
Euro 2024 may not necessarily represent Ronaldo’s “the last dance”, but with talented players such as Bruno Fernandes, Rafael Leao, Diogo Jota, Bernardo Silva, Joao Felix and Goncalo Ramos, CR7 can compete. Defying age once again to reach the top of Europe. Ronaldo still desires to win the title and he deserves it.
