Cristiano Ronaldo, at age 39, showcased his enduring athleticism and skill with a stunning overhead kick in Al Nassr’s 4-1 victory over Al Khaleej on November 23, 2025.The goal, scored in the 96th minute, further cemented the five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s status as a footballing icon and sparked a social media contest – “Best caption wins!” – from the player himself.
The remarkable strike arrives as Ronaldo continues his pursuit of a first title in Saudi Arabia, nearly three years after joining Al Nassr. The win keeps his team four points clear at the top of the Saudi Pro League after nine matches. While Ronaldo’s longevity is remarkable, his goal joins a distinguished group of instances where footballing legends have continued to excel well into their 40s.
Former Premier League stars João Félix and Sadio Mané also contributed to Al Nassr’s emphatic win in Riyadh. Though, it was Ronaldo’s acrobatic effort that dominated headlines and ignited social media.
Ronaldo’s feat echoes the accomplishments of other veteran players who defied age: Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who at 41, became the oldest goalscorer in Serie A history for AC Milan before retiring in 2023; Francesco Totti, the AS Roma legend who scored decisive goals until his retirement at 40; Teddy Sheringham, the oldest scorer in Premier League history at 40 years and 268 days for West Ham; romario, the Brazilian World Cup winner who played alongside his son at age 43; and jose Sand, who broke a 62-year-old record for oldest scorer in Argentina’s topflight at 41 for Lanus.
