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Al‑Nassr Clinches Saudi Pro League Title as João Félix Is Named Player of the Season

The victory rewards years of heavy spending on international stars, sharpening media attention after Cristiano Ronaldo's solo celebratory post drew public mockery.

Overview

  • Al‑Nassr secured the 2025/26 Saudi Pro League title in mid‑May, with Cristiano Ronaldo lifting the trophy for the club's championship finish and his first domestic league title since moving to the Middle East.
  • João Félix was officially announced as the Saudi Pro League Player of the Season after a 33‑appearance campaign in which he scored 20 goals and provided 13 assists.
  • Julían Quiñones finished as the league's top scorer with 33 goals, ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo's 28, denying Ronaldo a third consecutive top‑scorer crown.
  • Cristiano Ronaldo posted a celebratory graphic on X on May 22 that featured only images of himself, and the airline Ryanair reposted it with the mocking comment “Does he not have teammates?”, which amplified debate about the tone of his celebration.
  • The title is seen as the payoff for Al‑Nassr's multi‑season recruitment of global stars and signals growing international interest and commercial momentum for the Saudi Pro League as it seeks to raise its competitive profile.