Cristiano Ronaldo Leads National Team Goals Scored After Age 30
Cristiano Ronaldo holds the world record for the most goals scored in international football after reaching the age of 30. The Portugal captain has netted 91 goals since turning 30, a figure that significantly surpasses other players, including Lionel Messi. Data compiled by Transfermarkt, and cited by Portuguese newspaper A Bola, highlights Ronaldo's unique scoring prowess in the later stages of his career.
Cristiano Ronaldo has established a world record for national team goals scored after the age of 30, according to data from Transfermarkt cited by the Portuguese newspaper A Bola.
The Al-Nassr star has scored 91 international goals since turning 30, far exceeding his pre-30 tally of 52 national team goals. This statistic positions him significantly ahead of other prominent international players.
Argentina's Lionel Messi ranks third in this specific category, with 59 goals scored after age 30, having surpassed his pre-30 goal tally of 58 only recently. Ali Daei of Iran holds the second position with 63 goals after turning 30. Other notable players in the top 15 include Sunil Chhetri (India) with 52 goals, Olivier Giroud (France) with 36 goals, and Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Sweden) with 34 goals.
Beyond this specific achievement, Ronaldo also holds the world records for total official international appearances (228) and overall goals scored (143) for a national team. His performance after the age of 30 marks a distinct phase of his career, with a higher scoring rate in this period compared to his earlier years.
(Source: Yahoo Sports Soccer)
