Cristiano Ronaldo has celebrated his 1,200th professional match after helping Al Nassr beat Al Riyadh 4-1 on Friday
It was a momentous occasion for Ronaldo who also scored a goal and bag an assist in the game.
Ronaldo’s new landmark achievement was posted on the X Platform by the Saudi Pro League.
“Cristiano Ronaldo has now played in 1,200 professional matches,” the Saudi Pro League posted on the X platform
The goal he also scored was the 868th of his illustrious career.
He also remains the Saudi Pro league’s top scorer with his 16 goals from the season’s 16 matches.
“Three more points!” Ronaldo posted on social media. “Thankful to all my team mates who helped me reach my 1,200th match. What a ride but we’re not done yet!”
Although still disputed, Former England goalkeeper Peter Shilton is reputed as the record holder for the most competitive men’s professional games.
Some statistics websites say the tally is 1,390 but Shilton himself, on his X feed, gives it as 1,387
