Cristiano Ronaldo's top five moments for Al-Nassr

Cristiano Ronaldo has made an enormous splash since his arrival at Al-Nassr.

The gifted player has taken the Saudi Pro League by storm, winning the Golden Boot last season with a record–breaking 35 goals.

With that in mind, we’re looking back at his top five moments in the Middle East so far.

5) Cristiano Ronaldo scores first goal against Al-Fateh

Following a tough second spell at Manchester United, Cristiano Ronaldo knew he needed to hit the ground running with Al-Nassr.

After failing to find the back of the net in his first two appearances, there was a weight of expectation on his shoulders, going into his third fixture, not just from the fans but from himself. On the one hand, he knew he had to deliver for the supporters, who’ve for so long watched him dazzle on the European scene, and on the other, the Portuguese sensation wanted more than anything to prove that he’s still a world-class athlete.

Alas, things nearly went astray, when his side found itself 2-1 down, with just moments left on the clock. However, showcasing his ferocious mentality, Ronaldo fought back from the brink. After his team won a penalty in the 90th minute, he stepped up to the spot and converted.

4) Cristiano Ronaldo dazzles in the last 16 of the 2023-24 AFC Champions League

With five Champions League victories to his name, it’s fair to say the icon thrives in tournament football. Therefore, it comes as no major surprise that he’s adapted to the Asian equivalent of the competition.

He’s produced many a thrilling performance, including a recent heroic showing against Esteghlal. However, his display that stands out the most came against Al Fayha. In an all-Saudi Arabia match-up, the footballing genius scored the only goal of the first leg, before bagging a second in the return-fixture, to send his side through to the quarter-finals.

3) Cristiano Ronaldo sends Al-Nassr into the final of the 2023-2024 Kings Cup

When the legend stepped out onto the pitch against Al Khaleej, he knew the importance of the fixture. With his club having failed to win the Kings Cup since 1990, he was determined to get them into the final.

Utilizing his experience, he bagged two goals, in a 3-1 victory. And while Al Nassr didn’t win the all-important game, the semi-final proved Ronaldo can still deliver when it counts.

2) Cristiano Ronaldo bags back-to-back hat-tricks

Ronaldo has never been one to shy away from controversy, getting suspended for a gesture during Al-Nassr’s Saudi Cup loss to Al-Hilal.

Therefore, when the time came for him to return, he did so with a vengeance, going on an unrelenting streak in front of goal, first hitting the winner against Al-Ahli, before following that up with a hat-trick in a 5-0 win over Al-Tai.

But he wasn’t done yet. In his very next game, the superstar scored another hat-trick, in an 8-0 demolition job on Abha.

1) Cristiano Ronaldo wins the 2023 Arab Club Champions Cup

From the moment he arrived in Saudi Arabia, Ronaldo wanted to win silverware. And in 2023, he did just that. Showcasing talent in abundance, the powerhouse scored six goals throughout the tournament, including a tremendous strike against Iraq’s Al-Shorta in the semi-finals.

However, it was his brace in normal time, followed by an extra-time winner, that really secured Ronaldo hero-status at Al-Nassr.