Cristiano Ronaldo took the lead as 2023’s top scorer on Tuesday after he scored his 53rd goal of the year in Al-Nassr vs. Al-Ittihad’s Saudi Pro League match.
Ronaldo, who turns 39 in a month, has once again demonstrated that age is just a number, having scored more goals this season than Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland combined.
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Because Erik Ten Hag didn’t think highly of Ronaldo, he struggled to get regular playing time with Manchester United. As a result, he had a terrible 2022 season, scoring just 16 goals. Known for his amazing comebacks, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner was able to turn things around and win in 2023.
Cristiano Ronaldo in 2023
Matches | Goals | Assists |
---|---|---|
58 | 53 | 15 |
With braces from Ronaldo and Sadio Mane in addition to a goal from Talisca, Al-Nassr upset Al-Ittihad 5-2, allowing Luis Castro’s squad to maintain pressure on top-ranked Al-Hilal.
Following their final 2023 games, Mbappe and Kane are no longer able to overcome Ronaldo. On December 30, Ronaldo will play his final game of the year against Al-Taawoun.
Erling Haaland, on the other hand, is probably going to play twice this year, when Manchester City play Everton on Wednesday and Sheffield United on December 30.
Top scorers in 2023
Player | Goals |
---|---|
Cristiano Ronaldo | 53 |
Harry Kane | 52 |
Harry Kane | 52 |
Erling Haaland | 50 |
It’s important to remember that Ronaldo has played for some of the world’s top clubs, like Real Madrid, Juventus, and Manchester United, where he rose to fame and quickly made history.
Ronaldo amassed 450 goals—a record that will undoubtedly stand—and 131 assists in 438 games for Real Madrid.
The attacker spent two stints with Manchester United, where he scored 145 goals and provided 64 assists.
Ronaldo earned many UEFA Champions League titles and the greatest individual football award, the Ballon d’Or, during the course of his 21-year career.
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