Cristiano Ronaldo nets his 899th career goal with a stunning set piece for Al-Nassr – as the legendary forward moves one behind David Beckham in the all-time free-kick standings

Cristiano Ronaldo netted the 899th goal of his career in Al-Nassr‘s win over Al Feiha on Tuesday.

After Talisca gave the visitors the lead at the King Abdullah Sport City Stadium, Ronaldo has the chance to double their advantage after a foul on the edge of the box.

Opting for placement over power, the 39-year-old curled his strike beyond the wall and into the top corner to the goalkeeper’s left.

The strike marked Ronaldo’s 64th goal from free-kicks, moving him to just one behind fellow set-piece specialist and Premier League leader David Beckham‘s career total.

However, the Portuguese forward still has some work to do if he is to set the all-time record before hanging up his boots.

The 39-year-old’s first-half free-kick marked the 899th goal of his glittering career

Fondly remembered for his eight-year spell at Lyon, Juninho Pernambucano currently holds the title as the most prolific player in football history from a dead ball situation.

The former Brazil international netted 198 career goals in all, with an astonishing 77 of those coming from free-kicks.

Ronaldo’s long-time rival Lionel Messi tops the chart for active players, with 65 free-kick goals in his glittering career.

Marcelo Brozovic added Al-Nassr’s third before Talisca added his second of the game in stoppage time to complete the rout.

Ronaldo has now netted in both of Al-Nassr’s Saudi Pro League fixtures this season. 

Ronaldo is now just one goal behind David Beckham and Lionel Messi in the all-time free-kick standings

Speaking on his future plans, he revealed he could remain at the club for the remainder of his career: ‘I don’t know if I will retire soon, in two or three years… but probably I will retire here at Al Nassr.’

‘I’m very happy at this club, I feel good in this country too. I’m happy to play in Saudi Arabia and I want to continue.’ he added.