Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick as Al Nassr defeated Al Kholood 5-3 on Thursday, moving ahead of Ivan Toney as the player with the most three-goal hauls in the history of the Saudi Pro League.
The Portugal forward’s latest treble came in the 12th round of the competition and continued his strong scoring record since joining the Saudi league. Ronaldo was the standout player in a match in which Al Nassr secured victory in a high-scoring contest.
According to football statistics provider Opta, the hat-trick was Ronaldo’s seventh in the Saudi Pro League. That took him clear of England striker Toney, who has scored six hat-tricks for Al Ahli.
Ronaldo’s three goals also moved him to seven in the current league season. He is third in the goalscoring standings, level with Matteo Retegui of Al Qadsiah and Youssef En-Nesyri of Al Ittihad.
Toney remains top of the scoring chart with 13 goals, while Al Qadsiah’s Tijjani Reijnders is second on eight. The figures underline the intensity of the goalscoring contest after 12 rounds.
The result strengthened Ronaldo’s position among the Saudi Pro League’s leading record-setters, while Toney continues to pursue him in the individual scoring race with Al Ahli. Toney will have the opportunity to reduce the gap during the club’s upcoming matches.
Ronaldo’s latest treble adds to his record in the competition and represents another significant contribution for Al Nassr. It also underlines his continuing influence in front of goal despite his advancing age, as he seeks to add to his achievements with the club.
The schedule information listed alongside the report includes Paxtakor in the AFC Champions League Elite on 02 November 2026, followed by Al Nassr’s Saudi Pro League meeting with Al Kholood on 05 November 2026 and Al Khaleej’s fixture in the same competition.