Cristiano Ronaldo has already kicked off his first full season at Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr and he will be playing with a chip on his shoulder for Year No. 2 after going trophy-less in his first five months at the club.
Ronaldo joined Al Nassr on the richest contract in the sport’s history in January 2023, but despite scoring 14 goals in 19 matches, he could not lift his new club to any silverware.
Al Nassr finished second in the Saudi Pro League last season, also falling in the semifinals of the Saudi Super Cup as well as the semis of the King Cup. Individually, he was up against a huge mountain after joining in midseason, but still finished in fifth place in the Saudi Pro League Golden Boot race.
Ronaldo could be set to score many more goals as he plays his first full season with an even stronger Al Nassr squad that features new signings Croatian star Marcelo Brozovic, Ivorian Seko Fofana, Brazilian left-back Alex Telles, and Ronaldo’s compatriot Luis Castro as manager. Additionally, Ronaldo developed a prolific strike partnership with Brazilian forward Anderson Talisca, who is also back to reprise his role up front.
CR7 has already started strong, and The Sporting News is tracking his goals and stats in his second campaign.
MORE: Watch Ronaldo’s 14 goals in his first season with Al Nassr
How many goals has Ronaldo scored for Al Nassr this season?
After scoring 14 goals in official competitions during the 2022/23 Saudi season, Ronaldo will look to add to his totals in Saudi Arabia during 2023/24.
He already has one goal in only his second official appearance of the new campaign, giving Al Nassr the lead for goal in an Arab Club Champions Cup group stage match against Tunisia’s Monastir.
Cristiano Ronaldo goals for Al Nassr 2023/24
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Ronaldo Goals |
Final Result |
Watch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31 | Arab Club Champions Cup |
Monastir (TUN) | 1 (74′) | W 4-1 | Highlight |
| TOTAL GOALS: | 1 |
Cristiano Ronaldo stats for Al Nassr in 2023/24
Cristiano Ronaldo began the competitive season in Arab Club Champions Cup group stage action.
The 34-match Saudi Pro League season is set to kick off on August 14, and Al Nassr will also be involved in the Asian Champions League if they can win a playoff on August 22.
Their domestic King Cup campaign begins with a Round of 32 knockout match on Sept. 24. The Saudi Super Cup dates have yet to be determined.
Ronaldo stats 2023/24
| Competition | Goals | Assists | Matches | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Pro League | — | — | — | — |
| AFC Champions League | — | — | — | — |
| King Cup | — | — | — | — |
| Saudi Super Cup | — | — | — | — |
| Arab Club Champions Cup | 1 | 0 | 2 | 118 |
| TOTALS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 118 |
