Cristiano Ronaldo Signing (2023)

The Global One (Al-Alami) – first Asian team to represent the continent in a FIFA Club World Cup.

Cristiano Ronaldo signed with Al Nassr on 30 December 2022 on a two-and-a-half-year contract later extended. The reported annual salary was among the highest ever paid to a footballer.

Quick Facts

Player: Cristiano Ronaldo
Role: Forward; Club Ambassador
Joining year: 2023
Previous club: Manchester United (England)
Jersey number: 7
Status: Active Legend

Lore & Background

Al Nassr's golden era featured the 'Saudi Golden Trio' of Majed Abdullah, Fahd Al-Bishi and Mohaisen Al-Jam'an. Majed Abdullah is the club's all-time leader in goals scored and appearances.

Did You Know?

Al Nassr was founded in 1955 by the Al-Ja'ba brothers.
The club is one of three teams never relegated from the Saudi top flight.
Majed Abdullah retired in 1998 as Al Nassr's all-time top scorer with 260 goals.
Al Nassr won the FIFA Fair Play Award at the 2000 FIFA Club World Cup.

More in Club History & Eras

Abdulrahman Al-Qahtani Ali Al-Bulaihi King Fahd Cup 1980s Domestic Foundation Era Nayef Aziz Captaincy Years Khalid Al-Muwallad Goalkeeping Legacy 1955 Club Founding 2003 AFC Champions League Glory 2019 Survival and Rebuilding

Elsewhere in Al Nassr

Al-Hilal Rivalry (Derby of Riyadh) · Stadium & Culture Saudi Professional League Championship · Honours & Records Ahmed Douaiji Most Appearances · Honours & Records Abdulrahman Al-Yami · Legendary Players Carlos Alberto Parreira · Coaches & Management The 2010 King's Cup Final Thriller · Iconic Matches

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