Cristiano Ronaldo has kicked off the new Saudi Pro League season with yet another landmark performance, scoring his 940th career goal in Al-Nassr’s 5-0 demolition of Al Taawoun on Saturday morning, August 30, 2025.
The 40-year-old converted a first-half penalty to set the tone, edging closer to the historic 1,000-goal milestone that now sits just 60 goals away. The strike reaffirmed his status as football’s timeless talisman, drawing raucous cheers from fans at a packed stadium and millions watching worldwide.
But the night also belonged to Al-Nassr’s new arrivals. João Félix lit up the contest with a stunning hat-trick on his debut, while French winger Kingsley Coman added the fifth with a sharp finish. The performance showcased Al-Nassr’s renewed attacking firepower and their intent to reclaim the Saudi Pro League crown.
Ronaldo’s steady pursuit of football immortality is now intertwined with Al-Nassr’s ambitious project. His leadership, paired with Félix’s flair and Coman’s pace, signals a dangerous frontline capable of unsettling any opponent this season.
