Ronaldo reaches 100 Saudi League goals in Al Nassr win at Al Shabab

Cristiano Ronaldo scored once to reach a landmark achievement in Al Nassr’s 4-2 win over Al Shabab in the Saudi Premier League on Thursday night.

The 41-year-old ageless forward scored the third goal for Al Nassr to reach 100 league goals since he arrived in the league in January 2023.

Joao Felix, his Portuguese compatriot, scored a hattrick in the match, but the night was significant for Ronaldo who becomes the first foreign player to reach a century of goals in Saudi Arabia.

His goal, scored in the 75th minute, was the third of the night for Al Nassr at their King Saud University Stadium, with Ronaldo moving towards the near post to reach Sadio Mane’s low cross with a first-time left foot shot that zipped into the net.

The goal is also Ronaldo’s 26th goal of the season, and the Real Madrid legend has scored against every club in the SPL this season.

It is the second time in his career Ronaldo will score against every club in the league in one season, repeating his feat for Real Madrid in the 2011/12 season.

The former Sporting Lisbon youngster also becomes the only player to reach 100 goals for four different clubs, following similar records at Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus. He reached the milestone in 105 matches in the SPL.

Al Nassr’s win moves the club further towards their first league title in seven years. They top the league with 82 points from 32 matches, five ahead of fierce rivals Al Hilal who have played a match less.

Al Nassr can win the league in front of their fans with victory against Al Hilal next week Tuesday.