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Cristiano Ronaldo wins Saudi Pro League fans' player of the season award

Cristiano Ronaldo wins Saudi Pro League fans' player of the season award

The Hindu16-07-2025
Al Nassr skipper Cristiano Ronaldo has won the Saudi pro League 2025/26 fans' player of the season award for his contributions throughout the campaign.
The 40-year-old forward won man of the match award 15 times in 34 league appearances.
The league took to social media to announce the news on Wednesday.
Having been voted Man of the Match 15 times, @Cristiano is the 2024-25 Roshn Saudi League Fans' Player of the Season 🌟🐐#FansChoiceAwards | @AlNassrFC_ENpic.twitter.com/BXfRUc8nY0 — Roshn Saudi League (@SPL_EN) July 16, 2025
The Portuguese striker recently extended his stay at Al Nassr for two years.
He has recorded 93 goals and 19 assists in 105 appearances across all competitions for the Saudi club, but is yet to win a league title.
In the recently concluded season, Al Nassr finished third in the points table, missing out on a spot in next year's AFC Champions League Elite and instead will play in the AFC Champions League 2.
Ronaldo also recently celebrated his third international title as Portugal defeated Spain to win the UEFA Nations League.
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