Cristiano Ronaldo's Guinness World Records: A Complete List
Cristiano Ronaldo has firmly established himself among football’s all-time greats. Throughout his career, the Portuguese forward has broken numerous records, some of which have earned official recognition from the Guinness World Records.
Most Wins in International Football
Before Portugal faced Denmark in the UEFA Nations League quarterfinal second leg, Ronaldo received a Guinness World Record plaque for achieving the highest number of wins in international football history. With 132 victories, he surpassed Sergio Ramos’ previous record.
Top Scorer in Men’s International Football
Ronaldo holds the Guinness World Record for the most goals scored in men's international football. He overtook Iran’s Ali Daei in September 2021 and has netted 136 goals for Portugal as of March 2025, making him the leading international goal scorer ever.
First to Score in Five FIFA World Cups
In the 2022 Qatar World Cup, Ronaldo became the first player to score in five different FIFA World Cups, finding the net against Ghana. No other male player has matched this achievement.
Most Goals in UEFA European Championship History
Ronaldo tops the scoring charts in the history of the UEFA European Championship with 14 goals in 30 matches. He also uniquely won the Euros golden boot twice, in 2012 and 2020, and helped Portugal win the tournament in 2016.
Leading Goal-Scorer in UEFA Champions League
With 140 goals, Ronaldo holds the record for the most goals scored in the UEFA Champions League. His multiple triumphs in the competition came with Manchester United and Real Madrid.
Most Goals in a Single UEFA Champions League Season
During the 2013-14 season, Ronaldo scored 17 goals in the Champions League, the highest tally in a single campaign, helping Real Madrid secure the title.
All-Time Top Scorer for Real Madrid
Ronaldo is Real Madrid’s all-time leading scorer, having netted 450 goals across 438 appearances in all competitions from 2009 to 2018.
Most International Hat-Tricks in Men’s Football
Sharing this record with Lionel Messi, Ronaldo has scored 110 hat-tricks for Portugal. Notably, on October 12, 2021, he became the first player to score 10 international hat-tricks, breaking Sven Rydell's previous record during a 5-0 win over Luxembourg.
Most Goals in FIFA Club World Cup
Ronaldo has scored 7 goals in the FIFA Club World Cup, the highest by any individual. His goals contributed to club victories, including with Manchester United and Real Madrid.
Oldest Player to Score a World Cup Hat-Trick
At the 2018 World Cup in Russia, Ronaldo scored a hat-trick against Spain aged 33 years and 130 days, making him the oldest player to achieve this in a World Cup match.
First Player to Score in All Six UEFA Champions League Group Stage Matches
In the 2017-18 season, Ronaldo became the first to score in every group stage match of the Champions League, helping Real Madrid progress to eventually win the tournament.
Most Followed Person on Instagram
Beyond the pitch, Ronaldo is the most-followed individual, sportsperson, and European on Instagram, boasting over 651 million followers.
