When in the match Ronaldo strikes — minute by minute
Across 973 career goals, Ronaldo's timing reveals a clear pattern. He is at his most dangerous in the opening 15 minutes — scoring 218 goals before the clock hits 16, more than in any other interval. His second most prolific window is the 76th–90th minute (172 goals), proving an exceptional ability to win matches late. The 16–30 minute window is his quietest (89 goals), while the middle intervals — 31–45, 46–60, and 61–75 — each account for roughly 107–115 goals. The chart below breaks this down across every 5-minute window of his career.