In a surprising turn of events, Cristiano Ronaldo has officially lost his title as the Saudi Pro League’s top scorer. The legendary Portuguese forward was overtaken by Al-Qadsiah’s Colombian sensation, Julian Quiñones, in a thrilling final-day showdown.
Despite this personal disappointment, “The Don” finally secured his first official trophy with Al-Nassr since joining in 2023, as the “Knights of Najd” dismantled Damac 4-1 to claim their 11th league championship.
The Scoring Race: Ronaldo Falls Behind
Ronaldo managed to find the back of the net in the final round, bringing his season total to 28 goals. While this figure improved upon his previous tally of 25 goals, it was insufficient to maintain his throne. The spotlight shifted entirely to Thursday’s clash between Al-Qadsiah and Al-Ittihad, where Julian Quiñones delivered a breathtaking hat-trick in a 5-1 victory.
Quiñones Edges Out Toney and Ronaldo
With his final-day heroics, Quiñones reached 33 goals for the season, successfully surpassing Al-Ahli’s Ivan Toney, who finished with 32 goals. By claiming the Golden Boot for the first time, the Colombian striker ended the dominance of Ronaldo, who famously set the record for the most goals in a single season with 35 goals in the 2023-24 campaign. This season marks a shift in the league’s scoring hierarchy, even as Ronaldo celebrates a collective victory with Al-Nassr.
