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Has Cristiano Ronaldo ever played against Indian club?

Rajarshi has been part of Khel Now since 2022, and he covers world football.
Published at :October 22, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Modified at :October 23, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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The Portuguese sensation has faced plenty of clubs in his playing career.

Cristiano Ronaldo has made over a thousand appearances in his playing career and has scored against many clubs. His longevity alone is what makes him one of the greatest players in the sport, as he continues to play even at the age of 40.

In the latter stages of his career, Ronaldo is no longer playing in Europe, the continent where he established himself as one of the greatest of all time and won five Ballon d’Or awards, along with five Champions League titles with two different teams.

He announced himself to the world during his time at Manchester United, where he cemented his status as one of the best talents before making a then-record transfer to Real Madrid.

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Ronaldo doing his famous ‘calma’ celebration in Real Madrid shirt. (Courtesy: LaLiga Content Hub)

In Spain, Ronaldo’s reputation rose meteorically, where he became the face and identity, winning trophies and scoring goals endlessly. His time at Madrid remains a highlight of his career, where he achieved unprecedented success and won every trophy.

But that also ultimately ended on a sour note after he moved to Juventus, where Italian fans got the chance to witness one of the best of all time in action for two years.

Cristiano Ronaldo then returned to a club where he first grew into a rising star, Manchester United, but things didn’t go as expected. He left them after just a year and signed for the Saudi club, Al-Nassr.

Has Ronaldo ever faced an Indian club in his playing career?

At Al-Nassr, Ronaldo remains a clinical finisher despite his age and is currently chasing 1,000 career goals. He is currently on 948 goals, scored against many clubs across the world in almost every competition.

However, there are still many clubs Cristiano Ronaldo has yet to play against. It includes Indian clubs. He never had the chance to face them during his time in Europe.

Since joining Al-Nassr, he could have played against them after the Saudi team were drawn in the same group with an Indian side, FC Goa, in the AFC Champions League Two competition. Both are facing each other in India, but the Portuguese striker opted not to travel and was rested instead.

Has Ronaldo ever faced an Indian club?

No, he has never faced an Indian club.

Did he have a chance to face an Indian club?

Yes, after Al-Nassr drew in the same group with an Indian side, FC Goa, in the AFC Two competition. He opted out of travelling to face the Indian club.

Could Ronaldo be playing against an Indian club anytime soon?

Yes, he might play in the return leg (of group games) at home against FC Goa.

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Rajarshi Shukla
Rajarshi Shukla

After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.

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