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WATCH: The GOAT? Cristiano Ronaldo makes ‘number one’ gesture to Al-Nassr fans after record-extending strike against Al-Taawoun

Saudi Pro League

Al Nassr FC

Al Qadasiya

It was the Portuguese legend's <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/cristiano-ronaldo-finishes-year-world-s-top-scorer-beating-harry-kane-kylian-mbappe-54th-goal/blt4cf3355c5846a1e0#csefdb978985af7ddf" target="_blank">54th goal of the calendar year</a> and he overtook and put himself out of reach of Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane who have both scored 52 goals each. After the goal, he pointed out to his fans that he was the outright number one.

WHAT HAPPENED?

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Cristiano Ronaldo to fans: “I am number one” 😭🤍 <a href="https://t.co/DHeX3rbFTY">pic.twitter.com/DHeX3rbFTY</a>— Mikael (@MikaelMadridsta) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikaelMadridsta/status/1741194830590488768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 30, 2023</a></blockquote>
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WATCH THE CLIP

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner had a rather dismal 2022 after his exile from Erik ten Hag's Manchester United and his famous no-show at the Qatar World Cup as he ended up with just one goal. The Real Madrid legend has enjoyed his career so far with the Saudi club having already won some silverware with them in the form of the Arab Club Champions Cup.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

The Portuguese will return to action when Al-Nassr take on Al-Weiha in the AFC Champions League Round of 16 on February 12.

WHAT NEXT FOR RONALDO?

WATCH: The GOAT? Cristiano Ronaldo makes ‘number one’ gesture to Al-Nassr fans after record-extending strike against Al-Taawoun | Goal.com English Oman

Cristiano Ronaldo scored against Al-Taawoun to make himself the outright top scorer of 2023 and made a special gesture to Al-Nassr fans.