Since going to Saudi Arabia in January 2023, Cristiano Ronaldo has broken innumerable records and we have compiled six of the finest ones.Still 39 years old now, the Portuguese legend shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon in Saudi Arabia.
We took a deeper look at his record at Al-Nassr and found six insane records that he managed to break while playing in Asia.
01. First player to score against 200 different opponents.
Following his goal against Al Qadisiyyah in November, Ronaldo became the first player in football history to score against 200 different opponents.
The 200 figure is made up of 152 clubs and 48 national sides. Of the 200 sides CR7 has played, he has been most successful against Sevilla, as he has scored 27 goals in 18 appearances versus them.
In terms of international football, Luxembourg is Ronaldo’s favourite opponent, with him scoring 11 goals in 11 appearances against the European minnows.
02. Most goals in a single Saudi Pro League season.
Ronaldo, who scored 35 league goals in the 2023-24 season, surpassed the record for most goals in a single Saudi Pro League campaign.
The record was previously held by Abdarrazak Hamdallah, who scored 34 goals for Al-Nassr in the 2018-19 campaign.
Ronaldo, who averaged a shot per 75.6 minutes in the league previous season, shattered that milestone by one goal.
03. First player to win the Golden Boot in four separate top-flight leagues.
After collecting the Golden Boot in 2023-24, Ronaldo created history by becoming the first player to win the top scorer award in four separate top-flight leagues.
During his stellar career, Ronaldo won one Golden Boot in England, three in Spain, one in Italy and now a Golden Boot in Saudi Arabia.
We wouldn’t be shocked if he adds another to his collection this season. At the time of writing, he is just two goals behind Aleksandar Mitrovic in the battle for the Golden Boot.
04. Highest-scoring player of 2023 in world football.
Across all competitions for club and county, Ronaldo scored an impressive 54 goals which was more than any other player in world football managed.
It’s the fourth time that Ronaldo has completed the calendar year as the top scorer, having also claimed the title in 2013, 2014 and 2015.
As Al-Nassr have already played their final game of 2024, Ronaldo will complete this calendar year with 43 goals which won’t be enough to earn him the top scorer trophy.
Instead, it looks more than possible that Sporting’s Viktor Gyokeres will conclude 2024 as the highest scorer across international football given he’s netted 50 goals this year.
05. Highest scoring European player in Al-Nassr history.
While Ronaldo is still 179 goals shy of reaching Majed Abdullah’s record of 259 goals for Al-Nassr, he is now the highest-scoring European player in the club’s history.
As of writing, CR7 is the club’s fifth-highest-ever goalscorer with Hamdallah being the only non-Saudi player to have scored more goals for the club.
Since 2000, Bafetimbi Gomis is the only European player who has scored more Saudi Pro League goals (81) than Ronaldo has managed (59).
06. Most hat-tricks scored by an active player.
Since joining Al-Nassr, Ronaldo has scored six hat-tricks, raising his overall career record to 66.
With his tally of 66, it also means that CR7 has scored more hat-tricks than any other current player right now. For reference, Lionel Messi has 59 career hat-tricks.
Conclusion.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s achievements at Al-Nassr and beyond illustrate his unparalleled impact on the world of football. His relentless pursuit of excellence ensures that his legacy will remain an inspiration for generations. As Ronaldo continues to break records, his story reminds us that age is no barrier to greatness.”
