The 24 Greatest Cristiano Ronaldo Goals of His Career

From thunderous free kicks and impossible overhead strikes to clutch headers in the biggest finals, these goals span three World Cups, four clubs, and two decades of clinical finishing. Which one gets your vote?

1

2018 Bicycle Kick vs Juventus

A stunning overhead scissor-kick for Real Madrid in the 2018 Champions League quarter-final, voted UEFA's Goal of the Season.

1000pts

2

2017 Final Volley vs Juventus

A stylish first-half strike for Real Madrid in the 2017 Champions League final rout of Juventus in Cardiff.

733pts

3

Header Brace vs Hungary

Two headed goals for Portugal in the Euro 2020 group-stage win over Hungary in Budapest.

591pts

4

2008 Hat-Trick vs Newcastle

One of three goals scored against Newcastle United in a 2008 Premier League rout for Manchester United.

487pts

5

Header vs Chelsea

A powerful looping header that opened the scoring for Manchester United in the 2008 Champions League final in Moscow.

487pts

6

2009 Free Kick vs Arsenal

A thunderous 40-yard free kick for Manchester United in the 2009 Champions League semi-final that beat the wall and the keeper.

487pts

7

2015 Opener vs Atletico Madrid

An early header for Real Madrid in a 2015 Champions League quarter-final first leg against Atletico Madrid.

487pts

8

Header vs Wales

A crucial header for Portugal in the Euro 2016 semi-final that sent the team through to the final.

422pts

9

2015 Screamer vs Porto

A blistering long-range strike for Real Madrid in a 2015 Champions League round of 16 tie against Porto.

422pts

10

2009 Solo Strike vs Porto

A rocketing long-range effort for Manchester United in the 2009 Champions League quarter-final that won the inaugural Puskas Award.

422pts

11

Record Goal vs Ireland

The goal for Portugal in a 2021 friendly against the Republic of Ireland that made him men's all-time leading international scorer.

345pts

12

2019 Comeback Header vs Atletico

A leaping header for Juventus in the 2019 Champions League round of 16 that sparked a historic 3-0 comeback.

345pts

13

2003 Debut-Season Free Kick

A curling free kick against Portsmouth in November 2003, his very first goal for Manchester United.

345pts

14

Derby Strike vs Man City

A crucial goal for Manchester United against city rivals Manchester City during a Premier League derby.

345pts

15

Riyadh Derby Winner vs Al-Hilal

A dramatic late strike for Al Nassr in the 2023 Riyadh Derby against fierce rivals Al-Hilal.

345pts

16

Perfect Hat-Trick vs Espanyol

A right-foot, left-foot, and header treble for Real Madrid in a 2016 La Liga win over Espanyol.

253pts

17

2021 Return Brace vs Newcastle

Two goals for Manchester United against Newcastle United on his emotional return debut for the club in 2021.

253pts

18

2008 Free Kick vs Portsmouth

A dipping, curling free kick for Manchester United in the 2008 Premier League, still ranked among the era's best set pieces.

253pts

19

Solo Run vs Villarreal

A driving solo run and composed finish for Real Madrid in a 2015 La Liga match against Villarreal.

253pts

20

Free Kick vs Spain

A late equalizing free kick for Portugal completing a hat-trick against Spain at the 2018 World Cup.

253pts

21

Hat-Trick vs Cagliari

A treble for Juventus against Cagliari in 2020, his first Serie A hat-trick for the club.

141pts

22

2013 Free Kick vs Sweden

A decisive free kick for Portugal completing his four-goal effort across the 2013 World Cup play-off against Sweden.

141pts

23

Scissor Kick vs Wolfsburg

An acrobatic volleyed finish for Real Madrid during a 2016 Champions League quarter-final hat-trick against Wolfsburg.

141pts

24

Scorpion Strike vs Al-Fateh

A spectacular scorpion-style finish for Al Nassr in a 2023 Saudi Pro League match against Al-Fateh.

141pts