Is Cristiano Ronaldo's first Saudi championship secured? Al Nassr's attacking quartet remains undefeated on two fronts

Al Nassr has wrapped up the group phase of the AFC Champions League's second division, dominating their group with a clean sweep to qualify for the playoffs. This season, the team is thriving in both competitions, boasting an unbeaten run in the AFC second-tier league and a perfect 9-0 start in the Saudi Pro League after nine matches!

This is Cristiano Ronaldo’s fourth season with Al Nassr. When he joined, the club was already leading the Saudi Pro League, but he has yet to help them secure a championship, which is the main criticism from fans and media alike. With Ronaldo renewing his contract this season, the club invested heavily in new signings, bringing in two prime stars from the top five European leagues—Felix and Coman—alongside Ronaldo and Mane, forming the strongest attacking quartet in the Saudi league to compete for titles on both fronts.

Reviewing the stats of Al Nassr’s attacking quartet this season (Saudi Pro League + AFC second-tier):

• Cristiano Ronaldo / 40 years old: Joined on a free transfer in the 2023 winter window; this season has scored 10 goals and provided 2 assists in 10 matches.
• Sadio Mane / 33 years old: Signed from Bayern Munich for €30 million in the 2023 summer window; has 5 goals and 6 assists in 14 appearances this season.
• João Félix / 26 years old: Acquired from Chelsea for €30 million in the 2025 summer window; has tallied 15 goals and 5 assists in 15 games this season.
• Kingsley Coman / 29 years old: Purchased from Bayern Munich for €25 million in the 2025 summer window; has contributed 6 goals and 5 assists in 11 matches this season.

It takes a team to support a star—Al Nassr has built a luxurious attacking quartet around Ronaldo. This season, with Ronaldo in the Saudi Pro League, the championship should finally be within reach! Breaking the drought this season is crucial; if they don’t win now, it will be hard to justify any longer.