Here are records Cristiano Ronaldo could break at Euro 2024. Undoubtedly one of the best players in history, Ronaldo during Euro 2024 qualifier scored 10 goals in nine matches.
The Al Nassr forward proved age is just a number, helping Roberto Martinez led Portugal team qualify in grand style.
Having set a new goalscoring record in the Saudi Arabian league, Ronaldo will be pushing himself to break more record at the forthcoming Euro 2024 tournament in Germany.
Ahead of the tournament, 90kicks has compiled records Cristiano Ronaldo could break at Euro 2024.
Records Cristiano Ronaldo could break at Euro 2024
Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal during the EURO Qualifier match between Portugal v Iceland at the Jose Alvalade Stadium on November 19, 2023 in Lisbon Portugal (Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images)
Most tournament appearances
Ronaldo is set to become the first-ever player to take part in six European Championships this summer.
The former Juventus, Real Madrid and Manchester United forward is currently level on five tournament appearances with former Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas.
However, Ronaldo is set to move ahead of his former Real Madrid teammate.
Oldest player to score at the European Championship
Ronaldo is a born goalscorer. There are high probability he’ll continue his good form in front of goal in Germany.
If Ronaldo scores at least one goal at Euro 2024, he will become the oldest player to score in the tournament’s history. The Portuguese will surpass Ivica Vastic (38 years, 257 days old) who netted a 93rd-minute penalty for Austria to rescue a 1-1 group-stage draw with Poland at Euro 2008.
Most goals at different European Championships
Still on records Cristiano Ronaldo could break at Euro 2024, the Portuguese could become the first-ever player to score at six different European Championship tournaments.
Ronaldo has found the net in each of his previous five Euros outings in 2004 (two), 2008 (one), 2012 (three), 2016 (three) and 2020 (five).
Most assists at the European Championship
Known for his goalscoring record, Ronaldo also boost of a good assist record. The Portuguese has provided a total of seven assists at the European Championship.
However, he is two assists away from surpassing former Czech Republic winger Karel Poborsky (eight) to become the outright top assister in the tournament’s history.
It’s a record Ronaldo can beat in Germany.
Most Golden Boot wins at the European Championship
Ronaldo won the Golden Boot at Euro 2020, scoring five and sharing the award with Czech Republic’s Patrik Schick.
EURO 2024 provides Ronaldo another opportunity and he could become the first-ever player to win two Golden Boots at the tournament if he scores more than his fellow competitors at Euro 2024.
Most Man of the Match awards at the European Championship
Ronaldo has been named Man of the Match a total of six times at the European Championship. However, he is currently level with former Spain midfielder Andreas Iniesta.
The Portugal captain will become the outright record-holder for this category if he receives another individual match accolade at Euro 2024.
Most Team of the Tournament selections
Ronaldo could also become the first player in European Championship history to be selected in the Team of the Tournament on four separate occasions, having previously been chosen in 2004, 2012 and 2016.
The striker is currently tied with Portuguese teammate Pepe, Italian Paolo Maldini and Frenchman Laurent Blanc, who have all featured in three Team of the Tournaments.
Most chances created at the European Championship
Ronaldo is also on the verge of creating the most chances by a single player in European Championship history. The striker heads into Euro 2024 having created a total of 41 chances across his previous five tournament appearances, just one fewer than comparison Luis Figo (42).
Only Belgium playmaker Kevin De Bruyne could challenge Ronaldo for this record. The Manchester City playmaker sits joint-sixth on the all-time list having created a total of 36 chances to date.
Records Cristiano Ronaldo could break at Euro 2024
Cristiano Ronaldo has become popular for smashing and setting new records. EURO 2024 provides him another opportunity to write his name in the record book.
With Portugal one of the favourites in Germany, it’s left to see of the former Balloon d’Or winner will rise to the occasion.
