Cristiano Ronaldo's Guinness World Records: A Complete List
Cristiano Ronaldo has cemented his legacy as one of football's all-time greats. The Portuguese star has set numerous records throughout his career, many of which have been officially recognized by Guinness World Records. Here's a detailed look at the records he holds.
Most Wins in International Football
Before Portugal's UEFA Nations League quarterfinal against Denmark, Ronaldo received a Guinness World Record plaque for having the most wins in international football history. He boasts 132 victories, surpassing the previous record held by Sergio Ramos.
Top International Goal-Scorer in Men's Football
Ronaldo holds the record for scoring the most goals in men's international football. He overtook Iran’s Ali Daei in September 2021 and, as of March 2025, has netted 136 goals for Portugal.
First Player to Score in Five FIFA World Cups
In the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Ronaldo made history by becoming the first male player to score in five different FIFA World Cups, with his goal against Ghana marking this milestone.
Most Goals in UEFA European Championship History
Ronaldo leads as the top scorer in the UEFA European Championship, tallying 14 goals across 30 matches. He is also the only player to have won the Euros golden boot twice (2012 and 2020).
UEFA Champions League Records
- Most Goals Overall: Ronaldo has scored 140 goals in the Champions League, making him the tournament's all-time leading scorer.
- Most Goals in a Single Season: In the 2013-14 season, he scored 17 goals, the highest ever in one Champions League campaign.
- First to Score in All Six Group Stage Matches: During the 2017-18 season, Ronaldo became the first player to find the net in every group stage match.
Real Madrid's Leading Goal-Scorer
For Real Madrid, Ronaldo scored 450 goals in just 438 games between 2009 and 2018, securing his place as the club's all-time top scorer.
International Hat-Trick Records
- Most International Hat-Tricks: Ronaldo shares the record for the most hat-tricks in international football with Lionel Messi, both having scored 110 hat-tricks for their countries.
- First to Reach 10 Hat-Tricks in Men's International Football: On October 12, 2021, he scored his 10th international hat-trick during Portugal's 5-0 win over Luxembourg, breaking Sven Rydell's record.
FIFA Club World Cup Record
Ronaldo holds the record for the most goals scored in the FIFA Club World Cup with 7 goals, achieved in 2008 and 2017. His goals played a key role in victories for clubs like Manchester United and Real Madrid.
Oldest Player to Score a Hat-Trick in a FIFA World Cup
At the 2018 World Cup in Russia, Ronaldo scored a hat-trick against Spain at 33 years and 130 days old, setting the record as the oldest player to achieve this in a World Cup match.
Most Followed Person on Instagram
Off the pitch, Ronaldo leads as the most followed individual on Instagram, with over 651 million followers, making him the most followed athlete and European on the platform.
