Frank Christian
Cristiano Ronaldo achieved a remarkable milestone in the 2023/24 season by setting a new record for the highest number of goals in a single Saudi Pro League season.
The legendary Portuguese player continues to showcase his incredible scoring ability even after turning 40. However, the competition for the Golden Boot in the 2024/25 season was more intense than the previous one.
Karim Benzema, once his teammate at Real Madrid, has emerged as a top contender in the league after initially struggling to adapt to his new environment. Additionally, Abderrazak Hamdallah, a celebrated figure in both Saudi Arabia and Morocco, was also in the hunt for the title, aiming for his fourth win.
The Sporting News presents the concluding Golden Boot rankings.
Saudi Pro League Scoring Leaders 2024/25
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals | Assists | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Cristiano Ronaldo | Al Nassr | 25 | 3 | 30 |
| 2. | Ivan Toney | Al Ahli | 23 | 4 | 30 |
| 3. | Karim Benzema | Al Ittihad | 21 | 9 | 29 |
| 2. | Abderrazak Hamdallah | Al Shabab | 21 | 2 | 26 |
| 5. | Julian Quinones | Al Qadsiah | 20 | 5 | 28 |
Saudi Pro League Scoring Leaders 2023/24
In the previous season, Ronaldo set a new high mark of 35 goals in the Saudi Pro League, securing the Golden Boot for that term.
His scoring feats, however, did not preclude Al Hilal from achieving a remarkable title victory, finishing a full 14 points ahead and going unbeaten throughout the league.
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals (PKs) | Assists | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Cristiano Ronaldo | Al Nassr | 35 (8) | 11 | 31 |
| 2. | Aleksandar Mitrovic | Al Hilal | 28 (11) | 6 | 28 |
| 3. | Fashion Sakala | Al Feiha | 19 (2) | 6 | 31 |
| 4. | Abderrazak Hamdallah | Al Ittihad | 19 (5) | 2 | 24 |
| 5. | Firas Al Buraikan | Al Ahli | 17 (1) | 8 | 32 |
Golden Boot Winners in the Saudi Pro League
The following is a list of top scorers from each Saudi Pro League season since its rebranding in 2007/08 from the Saudi Premier League.
In the league’s early years, former Saudi international Nasser Al-Shamrani dominated, winning five Golden Boot titles in seven seasons from 2007 to 2014.
Later, Syrian striker Omar Al Somah raised the standards by claiming three consecutive Golden Boots from 2014 to 2017, prior to Hamdallah’s record-breaking 34 goals in 2018/19.
Cristiano Ronaldo surpassed that record on the last matchday of the 2023/24 season, netting 35 goals in 31 games. He retained the award in 2024/25, although his goal count decreased.
| Year | Player | Team | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | Cristiano Ronaldo | Al Nassr | 25 |
| 2023/24 | Cristiano Ronaldo | Al Nassr | 35 |
| 2022/23 | Abderrazak Hamdallah | Al Ittihad | 21 |
| 2021/22 | Odion Ighalo | Al Hilal | 24 |
| 2020/21 | Bafetimbi Gomis | Al Hilal | 24 |
| 2019/20 | Abderrazak Hamdallah | Al Nassr | 29 |
| 2018/19 | Abderrazak Hamdallah | Al Nassr | 34 |
| 2017/18 | Ronnie Fernandez | Al Fayha | 13 |
| 2016/17 | Omar Al Somah | Al Hilal | 22 |
| 2015/16 | Omar Al Somah | Al Hilal | 27 |
| 2014/15 | Omar Al Somah | Al Hilal | 24 |
| 2013/14 | Nasser Al-Shamrani | Al Shabab | 21 |
| 2012/13 | Sebastian Tagliabue | Al Shabab | 19 |
| 2011/12 | Nasser Al-Shamrani | Al Shabab | 21 |
| Victor Simoes | Al Hilal | 21 | |
| 2010/11 | Nasser Al-Shamrani | Al Shabab | 17 |
| 2009/10 | Mohammad Al-Shalhoub | Al Hilal | 12 |
| 2008/09 | Nasser Al-Shamrani | Al Shabab | 12 |
| Hicham Aboucherouane | Al Ittihad | 12 | |
| 2007/08 | Nasser Al-Shamrani | Al Shabab | 18 |
