Thursday, 05 June 2025 14:21

From 35 goals to 200 opponents, Ronaldo’s record-breaking run at Al-Nassr

Christiano Ronaldo’s second-half strike was enough to sink Germany in the first UEFA Nations League semi-final at the Munich Football Arena on Wednesday.

But beyond that, the 40-year-old is definitely not showing any sign of dipping in his goal-scoring form, as his goal records both in Portugal and Al Nassr’s colours have continued to amaze football fans across the world.

The following are some of the records the five-time Ballon d’Or award winner has recorded so far at his present club, Al Nassr.

•Highest goals in a single Saudi Pro League season

By scoring 35 goals in the 2023-24 Saudi Pro League season, Cristiano Ronaldo set a new benchmark and surpassed Abderrazak Hamdallah’s previous record of 34 goals in 2018-19.

The record, which was achieved in 31 matches, is a testament to Ronaldo’s prolific scoring rate (averaging a goal every 75.6 minutes). This makes it a formidable record to beat.

•The first player to score against 200 different opponents

The Portuguese became the first footballer to find the back of the net against 200 different opponents (152 clubs and 48 national teams) in November 2024 after scoring against Al Qadisiyah.

In a career spanning over two decades, Ronaldo has shown his scoring prowess across different leagues and international competitions.

•Most hat-tricks for Al-Nassr

 

Since he joined Al-Nassr in 2023, Ronaldo has scored six hat-tricks in 111 appearances across all competitions, contributing to his career total of 66, the highest among active players.

Despite his age (40 in 2025), Ronaldo’s ability to deliver multiple goals in a single match sets a high standard for future Al-Nassr players.

•The first player to clinch top scorer honours in four different top-flight leagues

Ronaldo had a phenomenal 2023–24 Saudi Pro League season.

He won the Golden Boot that season, making him the first player to win top scorer awards in four different top-flight leagues (Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, and Saudi Pro League).

The feat is unlikely to be repeated anytime soon.

•Highest-scoring European player in Al-Nassr history

As of May 2025, Ronaldo is the highest goalscoring European player in Al-Nassr history with 99 goals in 111 appearances.

The above also makes him the fifth-highest overall in the club’s history.

[Punch]



Join us on Whatsapp Channel Subscribe to Telegram Channel