Riyadh — Global football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo continues his remarkable run for the Saudi football club Al-Nassr, where he has set a new and historic record. Al-Nassr secured their eighth consecutive victory in the Saudi Pro League with a 3-1 win over Neom SC, placing them at the top of the points table with 24 points.
Career Goal 953:
During the match, the Portuguese legend Ronaldo scored his 953rd career goal. The goal came in the 65th minute from a penalty kick, which was awarded after a foul, and Ronaldo successfully converted it.
Historic Feat in Saudi Pro League:
This goal was not only vital for his team’s victory but also marked Ronaldo’s 100th direct contribution (goals plus assists) in the Saudi Pro League.
- This record includes his 83 goals and 17 assists.
- Astoundingly, Ronaldo achieved this milestone in just 85 matches.
With this performance, Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the first foreign player in the history of the Saudi Pro League to cross the significant 100 direct goal contributions landmark.
Future Ambitions:
Despite approaching the age of 40, Ronaldo shows no sign of slowing down in his commitment or performance on the field. His next monumental target is to establish the historic record of 1,000 career goals, a feat that would make him the only footballer in history to achieve it. Following the match, he shared an enthusiastic message on social media: “We are working on our dream.”
