Cristiano Ronaldo seeks 37th career trophy as Al-Nassr reaches Saudi Super Cup final
Cristiano Ronaldo is just one step away from adding the 37th title of his glittering career. On Tuesday (19), Al-Nassr defeated Al-Ittihad 2–1 to book their place in the Saudi Super Cup final, where they will face Al-Ahli, who cruised past Al-Qadsiah 5–1 in the other semifinal.
Al-Nassr’s Star-Studded Squad
Managed by Jorge Jesus, Al-Nassr boast several global stars including João Félix and Sadio Mané, but the spotlight remains firmly on Ronaldo. The 40-year-old striker has continued to deliver decisive performances since joining the Saudi club in 2023 after successful spells with Sporting, Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus.
Ronaldo’s Career Trophy Cabinet
Over nearly two decades, Ronaldo has collected 36 official titles across Europe and internationally:
- Sporting (1): Portuguese Super Cup
- Manchester United (10): Premier League (3), Champions League, FA Cup, League Cups (2), FA
- Community Shields (2), Club World Cup
- Real Madrid (16): Champions League (4), Club World Cups (3), UEFA Super Cups (3), La Liga (2), Copa del Rey (2), Spanish Super Cups (2)
- Juventus (5): Serie A (2), Italian Cups, Italian Super Cups (2)
- Al-Nassr (1): Arab Champions Cup*
- Portugal (3): European Championship, Nations League (2)
*The Arab Champions Cup, which Ronaldo won by scoring twice in the 2023 final, is not considered an official competition, though FIFA records the goals in its statistics.
Still Hunting Records at 40
Alongside his pursuit of another trophy, Ronaldo is closing in on a historic individual milestone his 1,000th career goal. Currently, he sits at 938 official strikes, maintaining his status as one of football’s most prolific scorers.
The Road Ahead
Al-Nassr will now face Al-Ahli in the Saudi Super Cup final on Saturday, with a packed stadium expected as Ronaldo aims to deliver his second trophy in Saudi Arabia and extend one of the most successful careers in football history.
