RIYADH: In recognition of his exceptional efforts for Portugal and Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo has been awarded Globe Soccer’s Maradona Award for Best Goalscorer of the Year.
After a difficult 2022, Ronaldo hit his peak in 59 club and national league games the following year, scoring an incredible 54 goals.
Ronaldo’s remarkable total is his highest goal total in a single calendar year since 2017, securing his place as the top scorer in the world of football for the whole 2023 season.
According to Fan Nation, Cristiano reached this milestone before Harry Kane of Bayern Munich (52 goals in 57 games) and Kylian Mbappe of Paris Saint-Germain (52 goals in 53 games).
Erling Haaland, the prolific goal scorer for Manchester City, concluded the year with 50 goals in 60 games.
According to Transfermarkt, he has already scored 20 goals in the Saudi Pro League, which is currently in progress. Al-Nassr is trying to catch up to league leaders Al-Hilal, who have a dominant lead.
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According to GOAL, the former star player for Juventus, Real Madrid, and Manchester United is vying for several honors at the esteemed Dubai Globe Soccer Awards presentation, including Best Men’s Player, Best Middle East Player, and Fans’ Favorite Player.
The Atlantis Palm is the venue for the event, which is scheduled for January 19. The all-time greatest scorer
The captain of Al-Nassr has the advantage in one area, even though the GOAT discussion between Ronaldo and archrival Lionel Messi continues.
Ronaldo is the all-time top goalscorer in world football with an incredible 873 goals for club and country in his career.
The 38-year-old displayed his customary arrogance by expressing delight in his accomplishments and indicating his desire for even greater success and objectives.
Michael Olunga, the captain of the Harambee Stars, had a fantastic year in 2023.
In May, he scored 22 goals to assist Al Duhail win the Qatar Stars League for the ninth time, and he was awarded the Golden Boot.
The Kenyan striker outscored players like World Cup winner Lionel Messi and Twelve of his goals came in the current league season, and the remaining 20 came in the second half of the 2022–2023 campaign. According to IFFHS, he also scored goals in the International Club and National Cup competitions.
With 54 goals, Cristiano Ronaldo topped the list, surpassing players like Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane, and Erling Haaland. Ronaldo had another fantastic year.
Olunga responded by posting the list on X along with an emoji of biceps. Though he is currently the top player in Kenya, he will regrettably not be participating in the forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations competition.
Twenty of his goals came in the second half of the 2022–2023 season, and the remaining twelve came in the current league campaign. According to IFFHS, he scored more goals in the National Cups and International Club competitions.
Top of the list with 54 goals, ahead of players like Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland, was Cristiano Ronaldo, who had another fantastic season.
In response, Olunga shared the list on X along with an emoji of biceps. He is the best player in Kenya right now, but sadly, he will not be participating in the next Africa Cup of Nations competition.
