Cristiano Ronaldo has enjoyed a superb start to the season with Al-Nassr, notching 11 goals in just nine appearances.
Cristiano Ronaldo has enjoyed a superb start to the season with Al-Nassr, notching 11 goals in just nine appearances.
After a summer of lavish spending, the Saudi Pro League is in full swing and some of the high-profile arrivals are already strutting their stuff in the Middle East.
We take a look at how the division’s Golden Boot race is shaping up.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner scored a hat-trick against Al-Fateh in August and then bagged a match-winning brace against title rivals Al-Ahli last month.
Ronaldo also has five assists to his name, the joint-second highest tally in the division.
Aleksandar Mitrovic (seven goals)
Aleksandar Mitrovic has taken no time to find his feet in Saudi Arabia.
The Serbian striker joined current leaders Al-Hilal from Fulham in August and has scored seven times in eight league appearances.
He netted a hat-trick against Al-Ittihad at the start of September to secure a priceless 4-3 win.
Moussa Dembele (seven goals)
After netting on debut against Al-Nassr, Moussa Dembele has continued to shine in front of goal for Al-Ettifaq.
The Frenchman has seven goals to his name from eight matches and has struck up a nice relationship with fellow summer arrival Jordan Henderson.
If Steven Gerrard is to enjoy success in his debut season as manager, he will need Dembele to stay fit.
