Is Cristiano Ronaldo the GOAT?

According to GOAT Rank's current data model, Cristiano Ronaldo ranks #2 in Football with a GOAT Score of 95.5/100, behind Lionel Messi (97.0).

What is Cristiano Ronaldo's GOAT Score?

95.5/100, calculated from the verified career record: Dominance 94 (25%), Peak 95 (20%), Longevity 99 (20%), Honours 93 (20%), Statistics 97 (15%).

Where does Cristiano Ronaldo rank all time?

#2 of 5087 eligible athletes across all sports and #2 in Football.

Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi: who ranks higher?

Lionel Messi ranks higher at 97.0 versus Cristiano Ronaldo at 95.5, a margin of 1.5 points.

Cristiano Ronaldo — GOAT profile

Career goals

924

Career assists

260

Ballon d'Or

World Cups

Champions League titles

League titles

Goals per 90

0.7

Career assets & trophy cabinet

Major titles

League & cup titles

Individual awards

Clubs & teams

Sporting CP
2002–2003
Manchester United
2003–2009, 2021–2022
Real Madrid
2009–2018 · 450 goals in 438 games
Juventus
2018–2021
Al Nassr
2023–present
Portugal
2003–present · All-time international top scorer

Total career numbers

Career appearances: 1,270
Career goals: 935
Career assists: 270
International goals: 138
Team trophies: 35

Category profile

Dominance: 94
Peak: 95
Longevity: 99
Honours: 93
Statistics: 97

Career timeline · Form index per season

Editorial season form index (0–100), not raw goals or points. Raw season-by-season statistics are shown only where fully verified.

Season	Form index per season	Share of career
2005	9
2006	23
2007	42
2008	26
2009	33
2010	60
2011	63
2012	69
2013	61
2014	57
2015	51
2016	53
2017	44
2018	39
2019	37
2020	36
2021	24
2022	20
2023	54

Data sources

FIFA
UEFA
Transfermarkt
Opta

Last verified: 2026-09-14

Figures come from public records and are normalised per sport. See the methodology for category weights. Method

Why Cristiano Ronaldo ranks #2 in Football

Cristiano Ronaldo ranks #2 in Football and #2 of 5087 across all sports. The verified GOAT Score is 95.5/100.

The verified career covers 2002–present and 19 documented seasons. Peak is 95/100, with Longevity the strongest category at 99/100 (20% weight). Key metrics: Career goals 924, Career assists 260, Ballon d'Or 5, Champions League titles 5.

Nearest context: ahead Lionel Messi (97.0); behind Marta Vieira da Silva (95.0). Rankings update whenever verified records change.

Cristiano Ronaldo GOAT Score explained

Dominance94/100 · weight 25%: Dominance: 94/100, based on the verified career record.
Peak95/100 · weight 20%: Peak: 95/100, based on the verified career record.
Longevity99/100 · weight 20%: Longevity: 99/100, based on the verified career record.
Honours93/100 · weight 20%: Honours: 93/100, based on the verified career record.
Statistics97/100 · weight 15%: Statistics: 97/100, based on the verified career record.

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Cristiano Ronaldo — frequently asked

Is Cristiano Ronaldo the GOAT?: According to GOAT Rank's current data model, Cristiano Ronaldo ranks #2 in Football with a GOAT Score of 95.5/100, behind Lionel Messi (97.0).
What is Cristiano Ronaldo's GOAT Score?: 95.5/100, calculated from the verified career record: Dominance 94 (25%), Peak 95 (20%), Longevity 99 (20%), Honours 93 (20%), Statistics 97 (15%).
Where does Cristiano Ronaldo rank all time?: #2 of 5087 eligible athletes across all sports and #2 in Football.
Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi: who ranks higher?: Lionel Messi ranks higher at 97.0 versus Cristiano Ronaldo at 95.5, a margin of 1.5 points.

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