Cristiano Ronaldo wins 2025 player of the year award

Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portugal captain, now 40 years old, continues to perform at an elite level for Al-Nassr, defying the conventional age curve for a footballer.

Cristiano Ronaldo joined Al-Nassr in January 2023 on a high-profile move from Manchester United, instantly becoming the face of Saudi Arabian football.

Since signing for Al-Nassr, he has scored 112 goals in 125 appearances across all competitions, establishing a phenomenal strike rate for the Riyadh-based club.

In the 2025 calendar year alone, Ronaldo found the net around 40 times for club and country, bringing his total career goals to 956 and placing him firmly on course to reach his target of 1,000 goals.

He has already scored 12 goals in 10 Saudi Pro League matches this season, sharing the league’s top scorer spot while leading Al-Nassr to an incredible run of 10 straight wins at one point.

Cristiano Ronaldo was named Best Middle East Player at the 16th Globe Soccer Awards 2025 in Dubai, recognising his sustained excellence in the Middle East football scene

The Globe Soccer ceremony in Dubai attracted global stars, and Ronaldo’s award highlighted both his on-field brilliance and his broader impact on football in the region.

During the event, Ronaldo reflected on his passion for the game and his continued hunger for success, emphasising his love of football and his drive to keep performing at the highest level.

Alongside Ronaldo, other notable winners at the awards included Ousmane Dembele as Player of the Year, underscoring the global nature of the event.

Ronaldo’s career tally, which includes 145 goals for Manchester United, 450 for Real Madrid, 101 for Juventus, and 143 for Portugal, has seen him become one of the most decorated and prolific scorers in the history of the game.

He has accumulated a vast array of individual awards over his career—from multiple FIFA Best Player honours to Globe Soccer recognitions—with the Middle East Player award adding another chapter to his extraordinary list of accolades.

Despite his advanced age by footballing standards, Ronaldo remains motivated to win more trophies with Al-Nassr and to continue his unprecedented goal-scoring journey toward 1,000 career goals.