Cristiano Ronaldo becomes second-highest goalscorer, overtakes Brazil legend Pele

The star player of Portugal and Juventus' superstar, is considered to be one of the greatest players in football history. He has been creating and breaking many records during his career that includes winning five Ballon d'Or awards. He has been playing brilliantly in the current season, by scoring 18 goals in just 15 appearances.

35-year-old star Footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo on Sunday overtook Brazil Football legend Pele's domestic goal record by scoring 758th club goal for Juventus' 4-1 win against Udinese in the Serie A.

The star player of Portugal and Juventus' superstar, is considered to be one of the greatest players in football history. He has been creating and breaking many records during his career that includes winning five Ballon d'Or awards.

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He has been playing brilliantly in the current season, by scoring 18 goals in just 15 appearances.

Ronaldo has now gone past Brazil's football legend in the all-time goal-scoring list, where Josef Biscan, the Czech Republic's icon is ahead of him, reports Mundo Deportivo.

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During his career from 1931 to 1955, Biscan scored 759 goals and Ronaldo will likely top the list very soon.

The Portuguese skipper is currently ahead of Argentinian star player Lionel Messi, who is two years younger than him and has scored 715 goals for both the club and country. With the consideration of his age, Messi could go past Ronaldo if he remains in Europe.

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