Toba Owojaiye ReportingÂ
Cristiano Ronaldo’s remarkable form with Al Nassr has secured him his second consecutive Saudi Player of the Month award and his third overall. His exceptional performances throughout September have played a pivotal role in Al Nassr’s ascent to third place in the Saudi Pro League, marked by a string of six consecutive victories.
Ronaldo, despite being 38 years old, delivered a stunning month, helping Al-Nassr recover from a lackluster start to the season. This latest accolade adds to his impressive collection of 14 Player of the Month awards during his illustrious career, earned across four different leagues: 6 in the Premier League, 3 in La Liga, 2 in Serie A, and now 3 in the Saudi Pro League.
In August, the Portuguese superstar contributed five goals and two assists, securing him the Saudi Player of the Month award. He had previously claimed this honor in February shortly after joining Al-Nassr, tallying up three awards in total. Remarkably, Ronaldo has amassed a remarkable 23 goals and seven assists in the Saudi Pro League, totaling 30 goal involvements in just 23 games.
In the 2023/24 season, Ronaldo has continued to shine, notching up 11 goals and 6 assists in just 9 appearances, cementing his position as the league’s top scorer. Prior to the season, Ronaldo led Al-Nassr to victory in the Arab Club Champions Cup, clinching his first trophy with the club and claiming the Golden Boot with six goals in the competition.
His combined tally now stands at an impressive 11 goals and 6 assists in just 10 games. Cristiano Ronaldo’s impact on Al Nassr’s success is undeniable, making him a dominant force in the Saudi Pro League.
Al Nassr are now in third place, four points below league leaders Al Hihal