Cristiano Ronaldo has continued to achieve new milestones despite his age and people’s expectations by winning his second successive Saudi Pro League Golden Boot, which once again labeled him as one of football’s most enduring goal-scoring machines. Ronaldo, the Al-Nassr attacker at age 40, ended the 2024-25 season leading the score chart with 25 goals in domestic competition.
Final-Day Strike Seals Golden Boot
Cristiano Ronaldo put his name on the score sheet during his final match of the season for Al-Nassr. Al Fateh won the game by a slim margin of 3-2, however, it had no impact on the team’s chances of winning the championship. It gave Ronaldo the chance of ending the season on a personal high note.
The goal scored by Ronaldo saw him lead the scoring charts and secure the Golden Boot with 2 goals clear of England forward Ivan Toney. Toney, the Al Ahli star since joining the Saudi Arabian giant, has been impressive, securing 23 goals in his debut season. However, Ronaldo, despite the fierce competition, kept his edge and continued to reinforce his reputation as a relentless scorer.
Dominance Across Two Seasons
This season’s accomplishments by Ronaldo maintain his impressive spell in the Saudi Arabian League, where he bagged 35 goals and 50 in all competitions last season. His 2024-25 goals of 25 and 35 in all competitions might seem short of last season’s feat, but they’re still mind-blowing, especially when considering his age.
While Ronaldo’s goal-scoring trend has continued, his team, Al-Nassr, for the second season, has failed to win the title. This year, Karim Benzema’s Al-Ittihad won the title, with the former Real Madrid striker netting 21 league goals to aid their success. Another high-scoring player with 21 league goals is Abderrazak Hamdallah of Al-Shabab, and these players made the competition fiercer for Ronaldo.
Fierce Competition Among League’s Elite
Ivan Toney, achieving 23, was labeled as one of the key performers of the campaign, which demonstrated his adaptability and firepower in a new league. Meanwhile, Karim Benzema and Abderrazak Hamdallah also stood out as Ronaldo’s competitors, which made the Golden Boot race more interesting.
Nevertheless, Ronaldo’s spirit of consistency and desire to achieve greater milestones gave him the edge, which is quite evident in his exploits across several leagues in his career.
Ronaldo Hints at Future Move
Though Ronaldo has shown no sign of physical decline, his newest social media post has garnered several conversations about his likely move away from Saudi Arabia.
He wrote, “This chapter is over. The story? Still being written.”
This message has energized several rumours about his next destination, especially with the news of him being on the radar of participating teams in the forthcoming FIFA Club World Cup in the United States this summer. Per several reports, Ronaldo has a strong desire to achieve 1,000 career goals before retirement, which indicates that he is far from taking a bow.
What Lies Ahead for CR7?
While Ronaldo’s goal-scoring form continues, the next phase of his career remains highly anticipated by many fans and football enthusiasts. Will Ronaldo remain in the Saudi Pro League or make a shock move to the United States or elsewhere? The world awaits, as only time will tell.
