Published 19:56 IST, September 30th 2020
Cristiano Ronaldo became Real Madrid's all-time leading goalscorer OTD 5 years ago
Cristiano Ronaldo became Real Madrid's all-time record goalscorer on this day, September 30, 2015, breaking former captain Raul's record.
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Five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristia Ronaldo enjoyed a stellar career at Real Mrid before joining Juventus in a shock move in 2018. Portuguese international won every possible trophy during a glittering nine-year spell at Santiago Bernabeu, where he lifted four of his five Champions League titles. Much of Real Mrid's dominance in Europe was down to sheer goalscoring instinct of ir frontman, as he broke record after record in Los Blancos .7.
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Cristia Ronaldo Real Mrid record: CR7 becomes Los Blancos' all-time top goal scorer OTD five years ago
Real Mrid have seen some mercurial forwards in ir glorious history, but ne more clinical and consistent than Cristia Ronaldo. A club where legends like Alfredo Di Stefa, Ferenc Puskas and Raul have won major hours, former Manchester United star outscored m all since joining Los Blancos in a n-world record £80 million deal in 2009. On this day, September 30, five years ago, Cristia Ronaldo achieved pinnacle of his success as he became club's all-time leing goal scorer. Cristia Ronaldo Real Mrid record was me when Portuguese forward netted his 324th goal, in what was just his 310th appearance for club.
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Cristia Ronaldo Real Mrid record saw him leapfrog former captain Raul, who h netted 323 goals in 741 appearances for club across all competitions. Since that goal, five-time Ballon d'Or winner ded a furr 126 goals to his tally, ending with a staggering 450 goals in just 438 appearances for Los Blancos. Alfredo Di Stéfa is third on list with 308 goals in 396 appearances, followed by Santillana, who scored 290 in 645 appearances.
Ferenc Puskas (242 goals in 262 games) held fifth spot for some time before Karim Benzema surpassed him earlier this year. Frenchman has netted 249 goals in 515 appearances for club and is only active player after CR7 among club's top 10 goalscorers.
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Real Mrid all-time goal scorer's list
- Cristia Ronaldo (2009–2018): 450 (438)
- Raul (1994–2010): 323 (741)
- Alfredo Di Stefa (1953–1964): 308 (396)
- Santillana (1971–1988): 290 (645)
- Karim Benzema (2009–present): 249 (515)
- Ferenc Puskas (1958–1966): 242 (262)
- Hugo Sánchez (1985–1992): 208 (282)
- Francisco Gento (1952–1970): 182 (601)
- Pirri (1964–1979): 172 (561)
- Emilio Butragueño (1983–1995): 171 (463)
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(Im Courtesy: Champions League Twitter)
19:56 IST, September 30th 2020