Oman today_ Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the best player in the Middle East. The Portuguese star, who holds five Ballon d’Or titles, scored 40 goals in 2024, representing both Al-Nassr and the Portugal national team. Ronaldo competed for this title against notable players such as Riyad Mahrez, Savic, and Salem Al-Dawsari (the Asian Player of the Year). Last night, in the fourth round of the Elite League, he scored twice for Al-Nassr against Qatar’s Al-Gharafa, securing a 3-1 victory for his team and confirming their progression to the Round of 16. The 39-year-old has now scored 913 career goals, and it is anticipated that he may reach the historic milestone of 1,000 goals on the field by the age of 40.
Ronaldo has also broken a Middle Eastern record
