Cristiano Ronaldo scored again for Al Nassr in a 4-0 win against Al Wasl this Sunday. The victory secured Al Nassr’s place in the AFC Champions League Two semifinals. Ronaldo has now scored 31 goals this season across all competitions.
He has scored 26 goals for Al Nassr and five for Portugal. With the domestic title race nearly under control, the Portuguese forward can focus on the 2026 World Cup. He aims to reach the tournament in the best possible shape.
Ronaldo is a player who has reinvented himself throughout his career. He arrived at Real Madrid from Manchester United as a wide, explosive player. In Madrid, he evolved into a complete number nine.
He became a penalty-box striker who could still drift wide. He could catch opponents off guard with long-range shots. From that role, he shattered records with Real Madrid.
That same version was visible at Juventus and Manchester United. Something changed when he arrived in Saudi Arabia. His stature has only continued to grow over these seasons.
He has put up staggering numbers for his age. Ronaldo has scored 111 goals in three seasons in Saudi Arabia. More than 100 goals have come from a player who has matured into a true leader.
He now knows how to conserve energy. He remains one of the deadliest players on the planet. He has lost some speed, dribbling, and burst, but the goals remain.
That side of him was on display in the first half against Al Wasl. He scored the kind of goal he loves. It involved a run down the wing and a teammate’s cutback.
The finish was sent across the goalkeeper into the far corner. He has scored that kind of goal many times. Even the best players need help from those around them.
Ronaldo has found a reliable partner in João Félix. The former Atlético Madrid player is thriving in his first Al Nassr season. Félix had two assists in the game against Al Wasl.
One of his assists was for Iñigo Martínez. He produced a stream of technical flourishes. He is cementing himself as one of Saudi soccer’s best players week by week.
