Cristiano Ronaldo has become the top scorer in 2023 (both club and international). He scored in Al Nassr's latest match with a big assist from his former Real Madrid teammate Karim Benzema.
In the 19th minute of the match at King Abdullah Sports City, Karim Benzema kicked an Al Nassr player in the leg, causing Al Ittihad to concede a penalty. Cristiano Ronaldo took advantage of the opportunity to score the equalizer 1-1. It was the Portuguese superstar's 52nd direct goal in 2023.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored the most goals in the world in 2023. (Photo: Getty Images)
In the 58th minute, another former Real Madrid player, Fabinho, fouled Otavio in the penalty area. Al Ittihad continued to be penalized.
In the second time facing goalkeeper Abdullah Al Muaiouf, CR7 still coolly put the ball into the net with an unstoppable shot. If luckier, Ronaldo could have reached the 54-goal mark in 2023, if his first-half shot hit the crossbar and brought a goal.
Ronaldo's brace from the penalty spot puts him at the top of the list of top scorers in 2023. The former Man Utd star has 53 goals, more than the two people behind him, Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane (both with 52 goals). In third place is Erling Haaland with 50 goals. Ronaldo's top spot will not be shaken, as the three competitors will not play any more matches in 2023.
"He did it. A GOAT record," Al Nassr's fanpage congratulated Ronaldo on his memorable milestone at the age of 38.
Meanwhile, Ronaldo still has one match to increase his personal record, which is the away match at Al Taawon in the early morning of December 31. 43 of Ronaldo's 53 goals were scored for Al Nassr. In addition, he also contributed 13 assists. On average, Ronaldo will make a goal or assist every 78 minutes.
This season alone, Ronaldo has scored 19 goals and assisted 9 times in just 17 matches. He is leading both the scoring and assisting race in the Saudi Pro League 2023/24.
Ronaldo's impressive performance helped Al Nassr sink Al Ittihad 5-2 in round 17 of the SPL, thereby narrowing the gap with Al Hilal to 7 points.
Minh Tu
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