Ronaldo’s New Club, Al Nassr, in What League and What Rank?
Juventus and Portugal great Cristiano Ronaldo announced his move to Saudi Arabia proclaiming he was “ready for a new stage” in his career at Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr on July 10, 2019. The move saw the 34-year-old join Major League Soccer side DC United’s Norwegian international forward, Ola Kamara, who had arrived in Saudi Arabia days earlier.
Which League Does Al Nassr Play In?
Al Nassr compete in the Saudi Professional League, which was established in 1976 and is currently at its 42nd season. The nation’s top-flight football competition consists of 14 teams. Al Nassr have won the title 10 times, making them the second most successful club with cross-city rivals Al Hilal slightly ahead with 11 titles under their belt.
What Rank Does Al Nassr Hold?
At the time of Ronaldo’s arrival to the club, Al Nassr was ranked third in the league table. Later in the season, Al Nassr finished in second place of the league table, seven points behind champions Al Hilal.
Al Nassr’s Achievements With Ronaldo
Ronaldo’s debut season brought success to Al Nassr and the team achieved considerable amounts of success. The team crowned champions of the Kings Cup, defeating Al-Shabab in the final. Al Nassr also made it to the semi-finals of the Asian Champions League, but were eliminated by Iran’s Persepolis on away goals following two 0-0 draws.
In the domestic competition, Al Nassr pushed their city rivals, Al Hilal, all the way, but fell just short of claiming the title. Ronaldo, who was named the team’s best player of the season, scored 16 goals and provided seven assists, making him the club’s second top scorer.
Conclusion
Ronaldo’s move to Al Nassr made him the latest high-profile foreign name to join one of the Middle Eastern nation’s top football teams. The Portuguese superstar had an impressive debut season at Al Nassr and helped the team reach the semi-finals of the Asian Champions League and crowned champions of the Kings Cup. Al Nassr currently rank second in the Saudi Professional League table.
