Luka Modric has backed Cristiano Ronaldo to reach 1,000 career goals, saying he has no doubts about the Portuguese forward achieving the landmark.
Modric was asked about Ronaldo’s stated ambition to pass the 1,000-goal mark during his career. The Croatia midfielder responded with a clear vote of confidence, saying: “I have no doubt.”
The pair previously played together at Real Madrid, where they shared the pitch before moving on to different stages of their careers. Modric now represents AC Milan, while Ronaldo continues to play for Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr.
Ronaldo has currently scored 978 goals, leaving him within reach of the total he is aiming to achieve. The 41-year-old forward is seeking to add to that tally with Al-Nassr.
Modric’s comments underline his belief that the target is realistic for a player whose career has included a long period at the highest level of the game. However, the midfielder did not provide any further detail beyond his firm response when asked about Ronaldo’s chances of reaching the milestone.
The two players were team-mates at Real Madrid, but their careers have since taken them away from the Spanish club. Modric is now with AC Milan, while Ronaldo represents Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia.
For Ronaldo, the current figure of 978 career goals places the 1,000-goal objective as the next major landmark in his scoring record. Modric, who knows the forward from their time together at Real Madrid, has expressed complete confidence that Ronaldo can reach it.
The question centred specifically on Ronaldo’s intention to surpass 1,000 goals across his career. Modric’s answer was brief but unequivocal: “I have no doubt.” With Ronaldo’s tally standing at 978, the focus remains on whether he can continue scoring for Al-Nassr and complete the climb to four figures.
The forward, now 41, is currently playing in Saudi Arabia after his earlier spell alongside Modric at Real Madrid. The Croatian midfielder’s present club is AC Milan, meaning the former team-mates are no longer working together.
Ronaldo’s total remains at 978 goals at the time of the report, while Modric has made his position clear on the possibility of the landmark being reached. His assessment is that there is no reason to doubt Ronaldo’s ability to achieve the target.