Most goal involvements with Cristiano Ronaldo

One of the greatest goalscorers in the history of the game, Cristiano Ronaldo may end up clearing 1,000 for club and country by the time he eventually hangs up his boots.

Below we look at the 10 players with the most goal involvements with the former Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus star.

Ties ordered by fewest appearances first.

Karim Benzema - 76 goal involvements

The perfect foil for Cristiano Ronaldo for so many years, Karim Benzema tops the list for the most goal involvements with the Portuguese.

While a brilliant goalscorer in his own right - as seen following Ronaldo's exit - Benzema was also a world class creator, with 76 goal involvements alongside Ronaldo.

Gareth Bale - 41 goal involvements

Some way behind Benzema but still enough to be second on the list is Gareth Bale. Although the Real Madrid fans never really took to the Welshman, his impact at the club is undeniable, forming part of the iconic BBC front three.

Mesut Ozil - 39 goal involvements

One of the best attacking midfielders of his generation, Mesut Ozil was a creative machine. Despite only spending three years at the Bernabeu, Ozil laid on 47 assists, with Ronaldo the chief beneficiary.

Marcelo - 33 goal involvements

The fact that a left-back could find a way into the top 10 is testament not only to Marcelo's longevity at the top level but his creative prowess.

Playing 332 games alongside Ronaldo, Marcelo averaged a goal involvement exactly every 10 games.

Gonzalo Higuain - 32 goal involvements

Although he perhaps didn't always get the credit he deserved, Gonzalo Higuain was a terrific centre-forward for Real Madrid throughout his seven years there.

Starting just 132 games, Higuain recorded 140 goals and assists, forming a strong partnership with Ronaldo following his arrival at the club in 2009.

Angel Di Maria - 28 goal involvements

With 72 goals involvements in just four years at the Bernabeu, Angel Di Maria was a threat in terms of scoring goals as well as creating them, becoming a key part of Jose Mourinho's plans during his spell at the club.

Wayne Rooney - 25 goal involvements

The first non-Real Madrid player on this list, Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo had a devastating partnership at Manchester United.

Both coming through at Old Trafford as teenagers at the same time, Rooney and Ronaldo blossomed into two of the best forwards in the game, returning the Red Devils to the top of European football.

Isco - 24 goal involvements

Despite playing more of a bit-part role in his latter years with Real Madrid, Isco was still a top-quality creator in his early years in the capital following his move from Malaga.

Across his first five seasons at Real Madrid, Isco recorded 59 goal contributions, recording 24 with Ronaldo.

Kaka - 21 goal involvements

After his Ballon d'Or win of 2007, Kaka felt destined to leave Milan, moving to Real Madrid in 2009 as part of a second Galacticos era.

Unfortunately, Kaka's Real career was blighted by injury, though he did still record 21 goal involvements with Ronaldo during his time at the Bernabeu.

Ryan Giggs - 21 goal involvements

Although Ryan Giggs was approaching his 30s as Ronaldo joined Manchester United, the Welshman superbly adapted his game to be able to play in midfield, being converted from the flying winger of his early days.

Playing a crucial role in Manchester United's squad during Ronaldo's time at Old Trafford, Giggs was involved in 21 goals alongside Ronaldo.