Real Madrid great, Roberto Carlos has said that Cristiano Ronaldo will not be the first player to reach 1000 career goals if he achieves that feat.

He said that his countryman Pele is still the only player to have scored a thousand goals.

Carlos talked to OJogo and said that Pele’s record should not be ignored because he is still the only player in football history to have scored 1000 goals in his entire career.

He is sure that Ronaldo will hit the milestone, but he also says he won’t be the first player to do so.

He said via World Soccer Talk:

He said, “For those who love Cristiano and soccer, it’s great to see him keep making history and breaking records.

“The only player who ever scored 1000 goals was Pele, but Cristiano might be able to join that group. I see him looking happy and sure of himself in the Saudi league.

“I’m absolutely certain he’ll reach that milestone. He never gets injured. He keeps playing really well, he’s a great example for others, and Portugal should be proud.”

The Brazilian legend said Ronaldo should not stop playing because he can still perform at a high level for several more years.

He added, “Cristiano can’t stop, ever. If he ever decides to stop playing, I’ll call him and tell him not to stop. He should never stop playing soccer, even if he can only use one leg or has to crawl to move.

“He gives a lot of strength and energy to any boy who wants to start playing.”

Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 961 goals in his career but hasn’t played for Al-Nassr in the last three games.