Cristiano Ronaldo: A statistical insight into Man United star's 700 club career goals

Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo on Sunday scripted history as he became the player to score 700 club goals in his career. Ronaldo reached the milestone during Sunday's Premier League match between Manchester United and Everton. The Manchester United forward netted a goal in the 44th minute of the game after replacing Anthony Martial in the starting XI. Ronaldo's goal helped United take a lead over Everton as Antony had already levelled the game with an equaliser in the 15th minute. Thanks to Ronaldo's goal, United won the game 2-1 to climb to the 5th position in the Premier League points table. 

The 37-year-old now has 700 club goals to his name in overall 945 appearances. As far as Ronaldo's overall tally is concerned, the former Real Madrid star has scored a total of 817 goals, including 117 goals for his national team. Ronaldo has the most professional goals scored by any player in the history of the sport. Let's take a statistical insight into Ronaldo's 700 club goals. 

Club goals

Ronaldo has scored the most number of his career club goals for Spanish side Real Madrid. Manchester United is second on the list, followed by Juventus. 

League-wise breakdown 

Ronaldo has scored the most number of his career club goals in Spain's La Liga, followed by England's Premier League and Italy's Serie A. He has also scored three goals in the Primeira Liga of Portugal.  

Competition-wise breakdown 

Ronaldo is the all-time leading goal-scorer in UEFA Champions League history with 140 goals to his name. He has 22 goals in Copa del Rey, 13 goals in FA Cup, and seven goals in FIFA Club World Cup.  

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