Cristiano Ronaldo scores for 24th consecutive year as Al Nassr defeat Al Okhdood

In Al-Nassr's 3-1 victory over Al-Akhdoud, Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 917th goal of the year, kicking off the new year on a strong note. On Thursday he scored the first goal of 2025 in the Saudi Pro League for his club and his 24th consecutive season in football.

The Portuguese sensation helped his team overcome an early deficit by converting a penalty just forty-two minutes into the game. In addition to Sadio Mane's previous goal, the Portuguese player handed Al Nassr the advantage. Al Okhdood placed pressure on Stefano Pioli's team by opening the score just six minutes into the game.

Al Nassr playing at home, began to generate more opportunities, though, and even had a goal disallowed due to a foul. Mane scored in the 29th minute after several outstanding efforts. Ronaldo scored his 11th goal of the season in the Saudi Pro League with this goal. The Portuguese player made 39 appearances for Al Nassr in 2024, scoring 36 goals. In his professional career, he also surpasses his previous record of 917 goals.

After winning the match Cristiano Ronaldo took to social media to celebrate the win. “Best way to start the year .” he captioned the picture. In October 2002, he scored his first two goals for Sporting CP in a victory over Moreirense in the Portuguese Primeira Liga. His career goals for Sporting, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, Al Nassr, and the Portuguese national side total more than 900 since that time.

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Best way to start the year 😜 pic.twitter.com/x1GZSv8bQN

— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) January 9, 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo wants to win title with Al Nassr

Al Nassr wants to bounce back from a season that started poorly. They had fallen 11 points behind league leaders Al Ittihad and were in fourth position overall prior to the match. Although there have been rumours regarding Ronaldo's future in Saudi Arabia, the player, who turns 40 in February, has stated that he wants to win a championship with his present squad.

He has established himself as one of the sport's legends thanks to his extraordinary endurance and steady production at the greatest levels. On Friday, January 17, Al Nassr will take on Al Taawoun in their next game. The club will also play in the Champions League again in February, hoping to advance to the Round of 16.