Why Cristiano Ronaldo is favourite to win his 5th Golden Boot
Ronaldo for Golden Boot: Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to form following a second hat-trick in three matches for Al Nassr in the Saudi League.
The Portuguese international scored his career’s 62nd hat-trick last night in a 3-0 away win over Damac FC in the Saudi Pro league.
This win took them to the top of the table with 43 points from 18 matches. Ronaldo has already scored 8 goals in 5 appearances for the club since signing in January.
All of Cristiano Ronaldo’s 62 career hat-tricks 🤯 pic.twitter.com/Yy0VQn3KrB
— GOAL (@goal) February 26, 2023
Such has been his form that calls for another Golden Boot have begun. Without further ado, we see why Ronaldo is favourite to win a 5th Golden Boot.
Quick start
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The Portuguese signed at the start of the year and has quickly made an impact at the club through his rigorous approach to training and matches.
In 5 appearances, Ronaldo has scored 8 goals for the club which includes 2 hat-tricks vs Al-Wehda and Damac FC.
Currently, his team-mate Talisca holds the top spot with 13 goals from 14 appearances.
Talisca is out of action for a while since he suffered an injury in the 2-1 win over Al-Taawoun
Ronaldo is level with Ighalo and Al-Buraikan currently and is within touching distance of entering the top 3.
Lead Al Nassr to the Title
Ronaldo’s goals have massively helped Al Nassr remain at the top and in contention for the title.
They maybe just 2 points ahead at the top but with the presence of Ronaldo, it can definitely increase.
CRISTIANO RONALDO SCORES HIS SECOND HAT TRICK IN THREE GAMES ⚡ pic.twitter.com/uDwhFDbS9E
— B/R Football (@brfootball) February 25, 2023
If Ronaldo can lead Al Nassr to the Roshn Saudi League crown, he will definitely take home the Golden Boot.
Record goals in a Saudi League season
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Hamzah Idris holds the record for most goals in a Saudi league season (33) for Al Ittihad in the 1999-00 season.
Ronaldo has another 12 league matches to surpass that record. Given the start he has had, the Portuguese goal-scorer will be eyeing that crown as well.
If Ronaldo can surpass that tally, he could be the favourite for the Golden Boot once again.
In 6 Games,
Ronaldo has:
🔟 Contributions
8️⃣ Goals
2️⃣ AssistsAnd there’s much more 💪 pic.twitter.com/RnwKFdMoZj
— AlNassr FC (@AlNassrFC_EN) February 25, 2023
One can never doubt Ronaldo’s desire and dedication to be the best version of himself; hence this is a record the Al Nassr striker will eye.
Cristiano needs another 25 to equal the tally in the next 12 matches to do so. This will be a challenge but not out of sight for the world’s highest scorer.
