Doha, Qatar: Cristiano Ronaldo Claims 2023 World's Top Goal Scorer Title after Al Nassr's Victory
In a remarkable 5-2 triumph against Al Ittihad, Al Nassr's captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, achieved yet another milestone. The 38-year-old Portuguese player, with his two goals in the Saudi Super League, secured the position of the leading goal scorer in the world for the year 2023.
The team shared the news on X, stating, "Al Nassr Captain, Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the world's top scorer in 2023 after reaching his 53rd goal against Ittihad today." This achievement surpassed the goal tally of Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane, both of whom scored 52 goals each.
As of the latest records, Mbappe and Kane have notched up 52 goals each, while Erling Haaland closely follows with 50 goals. Al Nassr has one final Saudi Pro League game scheduled for the year, facing Al-Taawoun on December 30. Simultaneously, Erling Haaland, representing Manchester City, has two remaining games in 2023 to attempt catching up with the prolific Al Nassr striker.
Top Scorers of 2023:
- Cristiano Ronaldo: Al Nassr
- Harry Kane: Bayern Munich
- Kylian Mbappe: PSG
- Erling Haaland: Man City
- Garbhan Coughlan: Cashmere Technical (NZ)