Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr Ends 13-Tournament Trophy Drought

Since joining Al-Nassr in early 2023, Cristiano Ronaldo has endured a notable trophy drought, failing to secure a title in 13 official tournaments with the Saudi club, including a recent 2-1 King’s Cup defeat to Al-Ittihad. Despite his impressive individual performances and contributions, including 100 goals and 21 assists in 114 matches, Ronaldo has yet to lead Al-Nassr to victory in major competitions such as the Saudi Pro League, King’s Cup, AFC Champions League, and Saudi Super Cup. The only silverware won during his tenure is the 2023 Arab Club Champions Cup, which is not officially recognized by FIFA. Notably, Ronaldo’s former Real Madrid teammate Karim Benzema scored the decisive goal for Al-Ittihad in the King’s Cup match, adding to the heartbreak. Al-Nassr currently leads the Saudi Pro League, remaining undefeated in the season, which keeps alive Ronaldo’s hopes of ending his trophy drought. This ongoing struggle contrasts sharply with Ronaldo’s previous successful spells at clubs like Real Madrid, Manchester United, and Juventus, where he regularly won major titles.