Cristiano Ronaldo was on target for Al Nassr on Friday, December 22, 2023, as they smashed Steven Gerrard's Al-Ettifaq.
Ronaldo scored a penalty in the 73rd minute to get his name on the score sheet, and to round up a wonderful evening for Luis Castro's side.
Cristiano Ronaldo's goal against Al-Ettifaq saw him take his goal tally for 2023 to 51 goals and 15 assists for Portugal and Al Nassr.
The 38-year-old is just one goal behind Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane, who are tied on 52 goals, the most goals scored so far in 2023.
Ronaldo has the advantage of playing 2 more games in 2023, in contrast to Mbappe and Kane, who don't have any extra games to play.
Erling Haaland is the other player also battling to end the year as the top scorer, having scored 50 goals for Manchester City and Norway in 2023.
Haaland has 2 games remaining in 2023, and he will be looking at intensifying efforts to see him end the year with the most goals.
Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo joined Al Nassr on January 1, 2023, following his acrimonious exit from Manchester United.
The Portuguese has been outstanding for the Saudi Pro League club since he joined the team, scoring 35 goals and providing 13 assists in 42 appearances across all competitions.
Ronaldo guided the club to the Arab Club Champions Cup and he was instrumental to their success.
He has his sight on leading Al Nassr to winning several other top trophies, including; the Saudi Pro League and the Asian Champions League.
The former Real Madrid forward is currently the top scorer of the Saudi Pro League, with 17 goals and 9 assists in 16 appearances for the Knights of Najd.
He is the biggest footballing name in Saudi Arabia and his influence has been seismically felt in the past 12 months.
Cristiano Ronaldo's influence has seemingly resulted in the arrival of several other star footballing names to the country, including; Karim Benzema, Neymar Jr, Sadio Mane, and N'Golo Kante amongst others.
The attention of the world is now heavily fixated on the division, as fans from all over the globe look to see the latest going on in the league, due to its competitive nature as well.
Anyway, Al Nassr return to league action facing Al Ittihad on Tuesday, December 26, 2023.
The Riyadh-based club are looking to end the year on a high, as they are 10 massive points behind 1st-placed Al Hilal.
Luis Castro's side sit 2nd on the Pro League table, with 40 points from 17 matches, while Al Hilal sit at the summit of the log with 50 points from 18 matches.
After Al Nassr visits the Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium, they also take a trip to the King Abdullah Stadium in Buraidah to play against Al-Taawoun.
Ronaldo scored a penalty in the 73rd minute to get his name on the score sheet, and to round up a wonderful evening for Luis Castro's side.
Cristiano Ronaldo's goal against Al-Ettifaq saw him take his goal tally for 2023 to 51 goals and 15 assists for Portugal and Al Nassr.
The 38-year-old is just one goal behind Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane, who are tied on 52 goals, the most goals scored so far in 2023.
Ronaldo has the advantage of playing 2 more games in 2023, in contrast to Mbappe and Kane, who don't have any extra games to play.
Erling Haaland is the other player also battling to end the year as the top scorer, having scored 50 goals for Manchester City and Norway in 2023.
Haaland has 2 games remaining in 2023, and he will be looking at intensifying efforts to see him end the year with the most goals.
Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo joined Al Nassr on January 1, 2023, following his acrimonious exit from Manchester United.
The Portuguese has been outstanding for the Saudi Pro League club since he joined the team, scoring 35 goals and providing 13 assists in 42 appearances across all competitions.
Ronaldo guided the club to the Arab Club Champions Cup and he was instrumental to their success.
He has his sight on leading Al Nassr to winning several other top trophies, including; the Saudi Pro League and the Asian Champions League.
The former Real Madrid forward is currently the top scorer of the Saudi Pro League, with 17 goals and 9 assists in 16 appearances for the Knights of Najd.
He is the biggest footballing name in Saudi Arabia and his influence has been seismically felt in the past 12 months.
Cristiano Ronaldo's influence has seemingly resulted in the arrival of several other star footballing names to the country, including; Karim Benzema, Neymar Jr, Sadio Mane, and N'Golo Kante amongst others.
The attention of the world is now heavily fixated on the division, as fans from all over the globe look to see the latest going on in the league, due to its competitive nature as well.
Anyway, Al Nassr return to league action facing Al Ittihad on Tuesday, December 26, 2023.
The Riyadh-based club are looking to end the year on a high, as they are 10 massive points behind 1st-placed Al Hilal.
Luis Castro's side sit 2nd on the Pro League table, with 40 points from 17 matches, while Al Hilal sit at the summit of the log with 50 points from 18 matches.
After Al Nassr visits the Prince Abdullah al-Faisal Stadium, they also take a trip to the King Abdullah Stadium in Buraidah to play against Al-Taawoun.