da roleta: Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 54th goal of 2023 against Al-Taawoun on Saturday, cementing his place as the world's leading scorer this calendar year.
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Ronaldo top goalscorer in the world in 2023Scored 54th goal against Al-TaawounAl-Nassr beat Al-Taawoun 4-1WHAT HAPPENED?
The Portuguese superstar finished 2023 as the top goalscorer in the world for club and country – beating the likes of Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland – as he netted for the 54th time in Al-Nassr's 4-1 win over Al-Taawoun. Mbappe and Kane have scored 52 goals each for club and country while Manchester City goal machine Haaland ended the year with 50 goals in total.
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The 38-year-old is also leading the Saudi Pro League Golden Boot race having already scored 20 goals in 19 appearances this term. He has also provided nine assists. Thanks to Ronaldo's stellar form, Al-Nassr currently find themselves second in the league, seven points behind leaders Al-Hilal.
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While the Portuguese international scored more than 50 goals in 2023, his nemesis Lionel Messi has managed to score just 28 times in 44 appearances. Out of those 28 goals, 11 were for MLS side Inter Miami whom he joined in the summer.
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The former Real Madrid and Manchester United star will now enjoy a much-deserved break as the Saudi Pro League pauses for the Asia Cup 2023. The league is set to resume in February, although Al-Nassr are scheduled to face Messi's Inter Miami in a friendly clash next month.