Few names shine as brightly as Cristiano Ronaldo in the realm of soccer. The legendary Portuguese soccer legend has left an indelible mark on the Gulf kingdom’s soccer landscape since he arrived at Al-Nassr last December. As the curtain draws on the year 2023, Ronaldo stands at the precipice of creating history in the Saudi Pro League. The 38-year-old striker can break a massive record if he scores a hattrick against Al-Taawoun in Al-Nassr’s next clash.

After already claiming the coveted title of the top scorer of 2023, Cristiano Ronaldo aims for further glory. However, a more arduous challenge now awaits the soccer icon, a challenge that asks for a masterclass performance against Al-Taawoun. Let’s uncover this latest development in Ronaldo’s ambitious story.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s pursuit of greatness

Cristiano Ronaldo stands at the threshold of history, on the verge of becoming the Saudi Pro League’s top scorer of the year. With 33 goals under his belt in 2023, the Al-Nassr talisman can surpass Abderrazak Hamdallah’s record of 35 goals. Hamdallah, who currently plies his trade with Benzema’s Al Ittihad, set this remarkable record during the 2018/19 season, donning the colors of Al-Nassr. Ronaldo’s brace in Al-Nassr’s latest clash against Hamdallah’s Al Ittihad equaled his tally of 33 goals with former Al Ahli star Omar Al Somah.

Now, Ronaldo faces the daunting task of eclipsing this legendary feat set by Hamdallah. With the AL-Taawoun clash being the last game of the year for Al-Nassr, the stakes are high for Ronaldo. A hattrick in this final game would not only secure victory for Al-Nassr but also etch Ronaldo’s name as the all-time top scorer in a single year in the Saudi league.

Since he arrived in Saudi Arabia, Ronaldo has been nothing short of a sensation. He has scored a total of 43 goals in 49 appearances for Al-Nassr and has been a driving force behind their recent success. As the year nears its end, fans will be waiting in anticipation to witness if Ronaldo can add another accolade to his illustrious career.

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Abderrazak Hamdallah no stranger to Golden Boot glory

Abderrazak Hamdallah, known as ‘the Executioner,’ stands as a formidable obstacle in Ronaldo’s path to glory. Hamdallah is the current Golden Boot holder, with 21 goals last season, and is on a mission to defend his title. Having claimed the Golden Boot three times in the past five seasons, the Moroccan will be determined to challenge Ronaldo again.

So, as the final whistle of the season approaches, all eyes will be glued to the action in the Saudi Pro League. Will Ronaldo rewrite the record books, or will he have to wait another year to claim the title? Only time will tell. All eyes will be on Cristiano Ronaldo when Al-Taawoun hosts Al-Nassr for their final game of 2023 in the Saudi Pro League.

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