# 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?

*By YPB Team · Published August 12, 2026 · https://youpick.best/ranking/the-24-greatest-cristiano-ronaldo-goals-of-his-career*

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## Current results (3 votes)

1. **2018 Bicycle Kick vs Juventus** — 100% (3 votes · score 1000/1000)
   A stunning overhead scissor-kick for Real Madrid in the 2018 Champions League quarter-final, voted UEFA's Goal of the Season.
2. **2017 Final Volley vs Juventus** — 0% (0 votes · score 733/1000)
   A stylish first-half strike for Real Madrid in the 2017 Champions League final rout of Juventus in Cardiff.
3. **Header Brace vs Hungary** — 0% (0 votes · score 591/1000)
   Two headed goals for Portugal in the Euro 2020 group-stage win over Hungary in Budapest.
4. **2008 Hat-Trick vs Newcastle** — 0% (0 votes · score 487/1000)
   One of three goals scored against Newcastle United in a 2008 Premier League rout for Manchester United.
5. **Header vs Chelsea** — 0% (0 votes · score 487/1000)
   A powerful looping header that opened the scoring for Manchester United in the 2008 Champions League final in Moscow.
6. **2009 Free Kick vs Arsenal** — 0% (0 votes · score 487/1000)
   A thunderous 40-yard free kick for Manchester United in the 2009 Champions League semi-final that beat the wall and the keeper.
7. **2015 Opener vs Atletico Madrid** — 0% (0 votes · score 487/1000)
   An early header for Real Madrid in a 2015 Champions League quarter-final first leg against Atletico Madrid.
8. **Header vs Wales** — 0% (0 votes · score 422/1000)
   A crucial header for Portugal in the Euro 2016 semi-final that sent the team through to the final.
9. **2015 Screamer vs Porto** — 0% (0 votes · score 422/1000)
   A blistering long-range strike for Real Madrid in a 2015 Champions League round of 16 tie against Porto.
10. **2009 Solo Strike vs Porto** — 0% (0 votes · score 422/1000)
   A rocketing long-range effort for Manchester United in the 2009 Champions League quarter-final that won the inaugural Puskas Award.
11. **Record Goal vs Ireland** — 0% (0 votes · score 345/1000)
   The goal for Portugal in a 2021 friendly against the Republic of Ireland that made him men's all-time leading international scorer.
12. **2019 Comeback Header vs Atletico** — 0% (0 votes · score 345/1000)
   A leaping header for Juventus in the 2019 Champions League round of 16 that sparked a historic 3-0 comeback.
13. **2003 Debut-Season Free Kick** — 0% (0 votes · score 345/1000)
   A curling free kick against Portsmouth in November 2003, his very first goal for Manchester United.
14. **Derby Strike vs Man City** — 0% (0 votes · score 345/1000)
   A crucial goal for Manchester United against city rivals Manchester City during a Premier League derby.
15. **Riyadh Derby Winner vs Al-Hilal** — 0% (0 votes · score 345/1000)
   A dramatic late strike for Al Nassr in the 2023 Riyadh Derby against fierce rivals Al-Hilal.
16. **Perfect Hat-Trick vs Espanyol** — 0% (0 votes · score 253/1000)
   A right-foot, left-foot, and header treble for Real Madrid in a 2016 La Liga win over Espanyol.
17. **2021 Return Brace vs Newcastle** — 0% (0 votes · score 253/1000)
   Two goals for Manchester United against Newcastle United on his emotional return debut for the club in 2021.
18. **2008 Free Kick vs Portsmouth** — 0% (0 votes · score 253/1000)
   A dipping, curling free kick for Manchester United in the 2008 Premier League, still ranked among the era's best set pieces.
19. **Solo Run vs Villarreal** — 0% (0 votes · score 253/1000)
   A driving solo run and composed finish for Real Madrid in a 2015 La Liga match against Villarreal.
20. **Free Kick vs Spain** — 0% (0 votes · score 253/1000)
   A late equalizing free kick for Portugal completing a hat-trick against Spain at the 2018 World Cup.
21. **Hat-Trick vs Cagliari** — 0% (0 votes · score 141/1000)
   A treble for Juventus against Cagliari in 2020, his first Serie A hat-trick for the club.
22. **2013 Free Kick vs Sweden** — 0% (0 votes · score 141/1000)
   A decisive free kick for Portugal completing his four-goal effort across the 2013 World Cup play-off against Sweden.
23. **Scissor Kick vs Wolfsburg** — 0% (0 votes · score 141/1000)
   An acrobatic volleyed finish for Real Madrid during a 2016 Champions League quarter-final hat-trick against Wolfsburg.
24. **Scorpion Strike vs Al-Fateh** — 0% (0 votes · score 141/1000)
   A spectacular scorpion-style finish for Al Nassr in a 2023 Saudi Pro League match against Al-Fateh.

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