Cristiano Ronaldo will become the most capped player in the history of men’s international football after returning to Portugal's staring lineup for their game with Liechtenstein.
The 38-year-old is already the all-time men’s record scorer with 118 goals, a mantle he took from Ali Daei in 2021. And two years on, his 197th appearance for Portugal means he stands alone as the most experienced in history.
During the recent World Cup in Qatar, Ronaldo usurped Malaysia’s Soh Chin Ann and drew level with Bader Al-Mutawa, who played 196 times for Kuwait. Portugal’s elimination at the hands of Morocco last winter had thrown into doubt whether the ex-Manchester United star would stick around to break the record.
