2023-12-31 09:28:33
Cristiano Ronaldo made his mark in his first season in Saudi Arabia. The Portuguese increased his goal tally in the last meeting and confirmed his status as top scorer of the calendar year in 2023 ahead of Harry Kane (52 goals), Kylian Mbappé (52 goals) and Erling Haaland (50 goals).
In the match between Al-Nassr and Al-Taawoun (4-1) as part of the 19th day of the Saudi Arabian championship this Saturday, December 30, the Portuguese striker scored his 54th goal of the year. A feat achieved in just 59 matches. Even in a Saudi Pro League less demanding in terms of level, the performance remains impressive for the former Real Madrid star.
“I feel good and happy. Next year I will try to do it all again”
While he remains a formidable attacker with his club, Ronaldo also remains tireless with the Portuguese selection (10 goals in 9 matches). He had not scored so many goals in a calendar year since 2016 (55 goals).
” I am proud. I will continue. I feel good and happy. Next year I’ll try to do it all again, declared the Portuguese striker at the microphone of SSC (Saudi Sports Company) after the match. I’m happy, because it started with my decision to come here. Nobody believed what I said. The most important thing is that the Saudi Arabian championship grows. Other players want to come because they know the league is competitive. Now the whole world is watching the championship. »
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Cristiano Ronaldo’s counter is still likely to cause debate since it includes six goals scored during the Arab Champion Clubs’ Cup, a competition not approved by FIFA.
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