Cristiano Ronaldo is closing in on one of the most extraordinary milestones in football history, and João Félix has revealed that he wants to play a starring role in the moment the Portuguese superstar reaches 1,000 career goals.
Félix, now Ronaldo’s club team-mate at Al-Nassr as well as his international colleague with Portugal, has already imagined how the historic moment could unfold.
His idea is simple.
If Ronaldo reaches the point where he needs just one more goal to reach 1,000, Félix says he will be looking for him whenever the ball comes his way.
The Portuguese forward told AS that he has already thought about the possibility of providing the decisive assist, describing Ronaldo’s 1,000th goal as a moment that would remain in football history.
“When he has one goal left, I’ll see if I can provide the assist for him.”
For football fans in Cambodia and around the world, it is a fascinating scenario: two Portuguese stars sharing the same dressing room, with one potentially helping the other reach a landmark that has never been achieved in professional football’s modern era.
João Félix Wants to Be Part of Ronaldo’s History
Félix’s comments were not simply about scoring statistics.
For the 26-year-old attacker, the possibility of assisting Ronaldo’s 1,000th goal would represent a personal honour.
He explained that the goal would remain in football history and that being directly involved would make the occasion even more special.
The relationship between the two players is also significant.
Félix grew up watching Ronaldo as a Portuguese football icon and now has the unusual opportunity to share a dressing room with him at both club and international level.
He described playing alongside Ronaldo for Portugal and Al-Nassr as a source of pride, highlighting how unusual it is for a player to have both experiences with one of the greatest figures in Portuguese football history.
Joao Felix and Cristiano Ronaldo together at Al-Nassr as Ronaldo approaches 1,000 career goalsRonaldo Is 21 Goals Away From 1,000
The numbers make the story even more remarkable.
According to reporting on September 27, Ronaldo had reached 979 career goals, leaving him just 21 goals short of the 1,000 mark.
That means the landmark is no longer an abstract possibility.
It is becoming a realistic target.
Ronaldo scored his 977th career goal against Al Riyadh in August, before subsequently moving to 979, continuing his pursuit of the four-digit milestone.
At 41 years old, the Portuguese forward continues to produce goals while playing for Al-Nassr.
And Félix is now one of the players closest to him on the pitch.
That makes the idea of a Félix-to-Ronaldo assist particularly compelling.
979 goals. Just 21 more stand between Cristiano Ronaldo and the 1,000-goal landmark.
Félix Has Already Assisted Ronaldo This Year
This is not purely hypothetical.
Félix has already provided an assist for Ronaldo during their time together at Al-Nassr.
In January 2026, Félix set up Ronaldo’s goal against Damac, taking Ronaldo to 960 career goals at that point. Portuguese publication A Bola reported that Félix delivered the ball for Ronaldo to score early in the second half.
That previous connection makes Félix’s latest comments even more interesting.
He has already demonstrated that he can find Ronaldo in dangerous positions.
Now he is dreaming about doing it again — but this time for the goal that would potentially become one of the most memorable strikes of Ronaldo’s entire career.
Joao Felix assisting Cristiano Ronaldo during an Al-Nassr matchAl-Nassr Has Given Félix a New Chapter
Félix’s comments also come during an important period in his own career.
The former Benfica, Atlético Madrid, Chelsea and Barcelona attacker has spoken positively about his development since moving to Saudi Arabia.
In his interview with AS, Félix said he feels more mature as a footballer and believes he understands the game and match situations better than when he was younger.
That development has coincided with his partnership with Ronaldo at Al-Nassr.
The Portuguese pair were part of the Al-Nassr side that won the Saudi league title last season, a success Félix described as particularly special because it helped Ronaldo achieve a trophy he had been pursuing since arriving in Saudi Arabia.
For Félix, therefore, playing alongside Ronaldo is not simply about sharing a dressing room with a famous team-mate.
It has become part of his own football journey.
Ronaldo’s 1,000th Goal Would Be Historic
The significance of the milestone is difficult to overstate.
Reaching 1,000 career goals would provide another extraordinary chapter in Ronaldo’s already record-filled career.
The exact definition of career goals can vary depending on which competitions and matches are included, but current reporting places Ronaldo at 979 as he continues his pursuit of the landmark.
Félix clearly understands the importance of the occasion.
His comments suggest that he would rather contribute to the historic moment than simply watch it happen from a distance.
That is why his statement has attracted so much attention.
Imagine the scenario:
Ronaldo is one goal away.
Félix receives possession.
Instead of shooting, he looks across the penalty area.
And there is Ronaldo.
A simple pass could potentially become one of the most famous assists in Portuguese football history.
Félix Also Has His Eyes on a European Return
Interestingly, while Félix is enjoying his time alongside Ronaldo, he has not closed the door on returning to European football.
The Portuguese forward told AS that he wants to return to Europe at some point, potentially at the end of the current season or the following campaign.
His ambition is to play in the Champions League again and compete against Europe’s strongest teams.
That adds another layer to his current situation.
Félix is enjoying life at Al-Nassr and values his partnership with Ronaldo, but his long-term career ambitions still include European football.
For now, however, his attention remains on performing well in Saudi Arabia and Portugal.
And there is one very special assist he would clearly love to provide before moving on to the next chapter of his career.
A Special Portuguese Connection
The relationship between Félix and Ronaldo goes beyond Al-Nassr.
Both players represent Portugal, meaning they can share the pitch for their country as well as their club.
Félix described Ronaldo as an idol and reference point from his childhood, making their current relationship particularly meaningful.
For a generation of Portuguese footballers, Ronaldo was the player they watched growing up.
Félix is now playing alongside the same footballer he once watched on television.
That transition from admirer to team-mate is remarkable in itself.
And if Félix ultimately provides the assist for Ronaldo’s 1,000th goal, the story would become even more memorable.
The Countdown Continues
With Ronaldo currently reported to be on 979 career goals, the countdown has entered its final stage.
Twenty-one goals remain.
There is no guarantee that Félix will be on the pitch when Ronaldo reaches the landmark, and there is certainly no guarantee that he will provide the assist.
But the fact that Félix has already imagined the moment shows just how much significance the target has inside the Al-Nassr camp.
For Ronaldo, it is another chapter in an extraordinary goalscoring career.
For Félix, it could become an opportunity to leave his own small mark on football history.
Cristiano Ronaldo chasing 1,000 career goals with João Felix at Al-NassrFinal Thoughts: Félix Has Already Imagined the Perfect Assist
Cristiano Ronaldo is approaching a milestone that could become one of the defining moments of his career.
At 979 goals, he is 21 away from reaching 1,000, according to current reporting.
And João Félix already knows exactly what he would like to do.
If Ronaldo needs one final goal, Félix wants to look for him.
It is a simple idea, but potentially a historic one.
Félix has already assisted Ronaldo during their Al-Nassr partnership, and he now dreams of providing the pass for a goal that could be remembered forever.
For Cambodian football fans following Ronaldo’s remarkable late-career journey, the countdown is becoming increasingly fascinating.
Ronaldo needs 21 more goals. Félix wants to provide the most important assist of them all.
And if that moment eventually arrives, Portuguese football could have a perfect story: one generation’s greatest star reaching 1,000 goals, assisted by the player who grew up watching him as an idol.
