With a 5-2 victory over Al-Shabab, Cristiano Ronaldo netted his 50th goal of the year 2023 to assist Al-Nassr in reaching the Saudi King Cup semi-finals. As his team easily defeated the hosts, Sadio Mane scored his first goal since September, and Al-Nassr’s talisman scored his 26th of the year for Al Nassr in all competitions.
Seventy-four minutes into the game, Ronaldo found himself in the box with the ball. He took advantage of the situation with style, firing a shot beyond the advancing goalkeeper and into the far corner. Ronaldo was ecstatic after achieving this glorious feat yet another year in his career.
🚨Cristiano Ronaldo on Instagram:
“Great victory and I’m thrilled to announce my 50th goal in 2023, all thanks to the unwavering support of my teammates, fans, and my family! There is still room for a few more this year.” pic.twitter.com/5sMEZ3F9sT
— CristianoXtra (@CristianoXtra_) December 11, 2023
Ronaldo has always been a top hard worker for whichever club he played for in his career. His will and determination to be the best is what makes him unique and the best in the sport. After scoring 50 goals in 2023 he wrote on Instagram, “Great victory and I’m thrilled to announce my 50th goal in 2023, all thanks to the unwavering support of my teammates, fans, and my family! There is still room for a few more this year.”
He further added in a post, “When I was 15, I turned to some of my Teammates during training. I remember it so clearly. I said to them, “I’ll be the Best In the World one day”. However, Cristiano does not seem to slow down after 50 goals as he wants to score more before the year 2023 ends.
Cristiano Ronaldo is the joint top goal-scorer in 2023 alongside Erling Haaland
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 50th goal of the year 2023 for club and country on December 11 against Al-Shabab FC in the King Cup of Champions. This was the 8th time the legendary soccer player has achieved this feat in his career. He has been performing extremely well for the Saudi side since his move to them back in January 2023.
This 50th goal that Ronaldo scored on December 11th now puts him alongside Manchester City FC’s Erling Haaland for the top goalscorer of the year award. They both are currently the joint-top goalscorers of this 2023 year as of now. Both Erling and Cristiano have performed extremely well for their respective clubs and nations this year.
View this post on Instagram
Also, Erling Haaland, a player for Manchester City FC in the English Premier League announced himself on the big stage last 2022-23 season as he and his club achieved the glorious treble. Haaland was the stand-out performer last season as he broke many records in the bargain. However, he has not started this 2023-24 season as he would have hoped and saw Cristiano climbing the scoring charts.
It remains to be seen who finishes with the most goals this year of 2023 as the race is heating up for the award as Ronaldo and Erling both are level with 50 goals. Both the players have set the sport alight this year with their masterful performances.