Ronaldo joins Al Nassr’s 71‑year celebration with a special X message
Al Nassr marks 71 years of football heritage
On October 24, the Saudi club Al Nassr commemorated the anniversary of its founding in 1955, reaching the milestone of 71 years in the sport. The occasion was highlighted by a social‑media post from one of its most recognizable figures – Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ronaldo’s tribute on X
Ronaldo posted a short greeting on his X account, writing “71 years of passion. Happy birthday, Al Nassr FC!” and adding the club’s yellow and blue emojis. The message quickly amassed hundreds of thousands of views, underscoring the player’s popularity and his close ties with the Riyadh side.
How the Portuguese star became the face of the club
Ronaldo arrived in Saudi Arabia in 2023, signing for Al Nassr and instantly becoming the public face of the organization. Since then he has found the net more than 130 times for the club and played a decisive role in securing the 2025‑26 Saudi Pro League crown. The title was clinched on the final matchday with a 4‑1 victory over Damac, in which Ronaldo contributed a brace.
Statistical highlights of Ronaldo’s Riyadh tenure
His goal‑scoring exploits have rewritten several league records. In the 2023‑24 season he netted 35 league goals, surpassing the previous single‑season record of 34 set by Abderrazak Hamdallah in 2018‑19. Ronaldo also reached the 100‑league‑goal mark in just 105 appearances, and on 28 August he overtook Mohammed Al‑Sahlawi’s 103‑goal tally with a strike against Al‑Taawoun.
- Saudi Pro League – 116 matches, 107 goals, 19 assists
- AFC Champions League – 18 matches, 15 goals, 1 assist
- AFC Champions League Two – 4 matches, 1 goal, 1 assist
- AFC Champions League qualifying – 1 match, 0 goals, 1 assist
- Arab Club Champions Cup – 6 matches, 6 goals, 0 assists
- Saudi Super Cup – 6 matches, 3 goals, 2 assists
- King’s Cup – 8 matches, 3 goals, 0 assists
Overall, Ronaldo has featured in 159 competitive games for Al Nassr, scoring 135 times and providing 24 assists.
Ronaldo’s influence beyond the pitch
The arrival of the five‑time Ballon d’Or winner sparked a wave of high‑profile signings to the Saudi Pro League. Players such as Karim Benzema, Neymar and Sadio Mané followed his lead, turning a competition that previously received limited international attention into a regular fixture on the global football calendar. This transformation is now part of the narrative Al Nassr can celebrate as it looks back on seven decades of history.
Looking ahead
While the club enjoys its historic anniversary, Ronaldo’s personal quest continues. He remains in pursuit of the legendary 1,000‑career‑goal benchmark, meaning more milestones are likely to be added to both his own record and Al Nassr’s growing legacy.
Fans of the Saudi side can take pride in the fact that their 71‑year journey has been amplified by one of the modern game’s most iconic figures, whose contributions have already reshaped the club’s trophy cabinet and the perception of Saudi football worldwide.
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