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Al-Nassr · Arab Club Champions Cup · Midfielder · #23 · Saudi Arabia · 25 yrs
Ayman Yahya plays as a midfielder for Al-Nassr. Ayman Yahya is a represents Saudi Arabia, 25 years old, midfielder, currently at Al-Nassr. Ayman Yahya wears shirt number 23 for Al-Nassr. Ayman Yahya was born in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on 2001-05-14. Ayman Yahya is 173 cm tall and weighs 71 kg. Ayman Yahya's Sportra profile tracks season statistics across Arab Club Champions Cup, CONCACAF Gold Cup, World Cup, World Cup - Qualification Asia, and other leagues. Ayman Yahya's page brings together career clubs, trophies, injury history, multi-competition stats, and related news headlines. On Sportra you can explore Ayman Yahya season statistics, transfer history, trophies, injury updates, and related news across every competition tracked in the profile.
| Season | Team |
|---|---|
| 2026 |  Saudi Arabia KSA |
| 2025 |  Al-Nassr NAS |
| 2025 | Saudi Arabia KSA |
| 2024 | Al-Nassr NAS |
| 2024 | Saudi Arabia KSA |
| Date | Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-01 | N/A |  Al-Ahli Jeddah AHL | Al-Nassr NAS |
| 2022-01-09 | Loan | Al-Nassr NAS | Al-Ahli Jeddah AHL |
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Cristiano Ronaldo's schedule with Al Nassr has suffered numerous changes, involving competitions like the Saudi Pro League and Saudi Super Cup. Cristiano Ronaldo has officially made his first appearance of the 2026-27 season, a campaign he has indicated could potentially mark his final year as a professional soccer player. While the team’s initial roadmap was set, his upcoming schedule with Al Nassr will undergo a significant reshuffle following updates to both the Saudi Pro League and Saudi Super Cup calendars. First, the Saudi Pro League announced date adjustments for four distinct matchdays, impacting Matchdays 8, 9, 10, and 11. Matchday 8 was originally scheduled to take place prior to the upcoming international break, where Ronaldo is expected to join Portugal for UEFA Nations League duty, but those fixtures will now be played after the international window. The schedule shift was made in coordination with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation to allow extended preparation time ahead of the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup. With the tournament taking place between September 23 and October 6, the domestic league will continue play despite Saudi Arabia’s national team commitments, though the changes aim to optimize player recovery, according to an official statement published on the league’s website Sunday. Under the revised framework, the official date changes across the Saudi Pro League are as follows: Matchday 8: Shifted from September 17-19 to October 9-11Matchday 9: Shifted from October 9-11 to October 15-17Matchday 10: Shifted from October 15-17 to October 18-20Matchday 11: Pushed back to October 23 instead of October 22 to comply with mandatory rest periods Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr celebrates with the Saudi Pro League Trophy. (Abdullah Ahmed/Getty Images) For Al Nassr, these calendar revisions directly alter their upcoming fixtures against Al Diriyah for Matchday 8 on September 17, Matchday 9 against Al Ahli, and Matchday 10 against SC Neom. The updated kickoff times for those individual matches remain to be announced, with King’s Cup and AFC Champions League Elite fixtures also slotted between domestic league dates. Saudi Super Cup schedule also moved The Saudi Super Cup presents another silverware opportunity for Ronaldo during his current run with Al Nassr. Typically held prior to the start of the domestic campaign, the tournament was pushed back on the calendar to accommodate player rest following the 2026 World Cup. After capturing the Saudi Pro League title last season, Al Nassr qualified for the tournament alongside Al Ahli, Al Qadsiah, and Al Kholood. Originally slated to run from November 30 to December 4, 2026, the four-team tournament has been adjusted to align with the broader league changes. موعدنا يتجدّد مع كأس السوبر السعودي 🗓️🏆تعرّفوا على المواعيد المحدّثة لمنافسات البطولة 🔽 pic.twitter.com/TONucYvstN— كأس السوبر السعودي (@SaudiSuperCup) August 23, 2026 The revised 2026-27 Saudi Super Cup semifinals are now scheduled for December 19 and 20, with the final set for December 23, 2026. Those matches will serve as Ronaldo’s final competitive appearances of the calendar year before Al Nassr return to action on February 8, 2027, against Al Shamal SC in the AFC Champions League Elite.
Cristiano Ronaldo's latest goal against Al Riyadh has helped the striker match his Premier League goal tally now in the Saudi Pro League, though he needed less than half the games at Al Nassr. Cristiano Ronaldo has remained the definition of a prolific goalscorer since joining Al Nassr despite entering the twilight of his career, hitting milestones that continue to push him closer to the mythical 1,000-goal mark. His latest strike in the Saudi Pro League saw the Portuguese superstar equal his career English Premier League goal output, achieving the feat in less than half the matches. Following an extended vacation after his 2026 World Cup campaign with Portugal, Ronaldo returned to Al Nassr with only a handful of training sessions under his belt before the start of the season. His delayed pre-season ramp-up kept him out of the squad for the team’s first two official matches of the 2026-27 campaign, preparing him for a return against Al Riyadh. Back on the team sheet, Ronaldo began Friday’s match against Al Riyadh on the substitute bench, entering the game in the 62nd minute with Al Nassr holding a comfortable 3-0 lead. The Portuguese legend capped off the victory after a driving run down the right flank from Ayman Yahya, who delivered a cross that Ronaldo controlled with his right foot before turning and striking a left-footed finish into the net in the 83rd minute. Cristiano Ronaldo reaches his Premier League mark in SPL With his goal against Al Riyadh, Ronaldo reached 103 career goals in the Saudi Pro League, matching the exact total he produced during his tenure in the Premier League. He reached the century mark in Saudi Arabia in three and a half years since signing with Al Nassr in December 2022. كريستيانو رونالدو.. وقصة أهدافه هذا الموسم تبدأ من هنا 🐐#الرياض_النصر | #دوري_روشن_السعودي pic.twitter.com/jnOASIDmI7— رياضة ثمانية (@thmanyahsports) August 21, 2026 Remarkably, the Al Nassr captain hit the 103-goal landmark in just 108 Saudi Pro League appearances, maintaining an extraordinary scoring pace of nearly a goal per game. By contrast, his 103 Premier League goals required 236 matches across two stints with Manchester United, meaning he matched that total at Al Nassr in 128 fewer matches. The vast efficiency gap stems primarily from Ronaldo’s tactical evolution over time; upon arriving at Manchester United in 2003, he operated primarily as a dynamic, wing-bound dribbler rather than a central finisher. By the end of his first tenure in England and during his 2021-2022 return, he had transformed into a refined central threat, accelerating his goal production exponentially. Ronaldo’s 103 goals in the Saudi Pro League now stand as his joint-second highest domestic league total, tied with his Premier League count. Having comfortably surpassed his 81 goals scored in Serie A for Juventus and his three domestic strikes in the Primeira Liga for Sporting Lisbon, his 311 La Liga goals with Real Madrid remain his all-time high for a single domestic league. How far is Ronaldo from his Man United goal mark? Last season, Ronaldo eclipsed his 101-goal mark with Juventus while at Al Nassr, establishing the Saudi Arabian side as the third-highest scoring club stop of his professional career. While his Real Madrid standard of 450 goals remains out of reach, his overall club tally with Manchester United could be eclipsed during his prospective final season as a professional player. Ronaldo’s total goal mark with Manchester United stands at 145 goals across 346 appearances in all competitions for the Red Devils. At present, his overall tally for Al Nassr stands at 130 goals in 149 matches, placing him just 15 goals shy of surpassing his Manchester United output given his current scoring rate and the extensive fixture list awaiting Al Nassr in 2026-27.
Cristiano Ronaldo's fight for the Saudi Pro League Golden Boot won't be easy, as he started off at a disadvantage. Cristiano Ronaldo is already facing an uphill battle in the search for a third Saudi Pro League Golden Boot, with the Al Nassr captain only opening his scoring account for the season well behind the division’s early pace-setters. Ronaldo was absent for Al Nassr‘s first two matches of the 2026-27 campaign, having missed preseason training entirely due to an extended break away from the squad. That absence pushed back his season debut and left Ange Postecoglou managing his return carefully rather than throwing him straight into the starting lineup. The Portuguese forward finally got on the pitch during Al Nassr’s 4-0 win over Al Riyadh, coming on in the 62nd minute and playing only the final half hour of the match. It took him just 21 minutes to make an impact, latching onto a low cross from Ayman Yahya to scoring his 977th career goal, his first Saudi Pro League strike of the season. Even with that goal, Ronaldo remains well off the pace in the Golden Boot standings. Moussa Dembele and Ivan Toney currently lead the race with three goals apiece, while Ronaldo sits on just one after playing a fraction of the minutes available to him so far. 3 points, 4 goals and a 5 ⭐️ performance by Al Nassr 🟡 pic.twitter.com/mn11tKV9vM— Roshn Saudi League (@SPL_EN) August 21, 2026 The 41-year-old finished third in the Golden Boot race last season, with Julian Quinones claiming the title, and this slow start, driven largely by his delayed pre-season, makes an early return to the top of the standings look unlikely for now. Golden Boot standings after Saudi Pro League Matchday 2 Ronaldo’s tally still doesn’t reflect his goal against Al Riyadh in the latest available data, meaning he remains outside the top of the standings for now, but here is how the race looks: Moussa Dembele (Al-Ettifaq) — 3 goalsIvan Toney (Al-Ahli) — 3 goalsRuben Neves (Al-Hilal) — 2 goalsAlexandre Lacazette (Neom SC) — 2 goalsAbderrazak Hamdallah (Al-Taawoun) — 2 goalsAngelo (Al-Nassr) — 2 goalsJoao Felix (Al-Nassr) — 2 goalsKarim Benzema (Al-Hilal) — 1 goalCristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr) — 1 goal Al Nassr’s next test comes on the road against Al Ettifaq Al Nassr will look to build on their 4-0 win over Al Riyadh when they travel to face Al Ettifaq on Tuesday. Ronaldo is expected to get his first start of the season in that match, a significant step up in workload after his 28-minute cameo. How Postecoglou manages his minutes will be closely watched, with the captain still building up to a full 90 as Al Nassr look to keep pace at the top of the table.
Boss Ange Postecoglou played it completely safe with his minutes against Al-Riyadh, setting the stage for a crucial next move, but 41-year-old's next appearance will indicate his readiness to handle a full workload. Cristiano Ronaldo made a massive statement in his return to the pitch, but all eyes are already locked on what’s next for the Al-Nassr captain. Boss Ange Postecoglou played it completely safe with his minutes against Al-Riyadh, setting the stage for a crucial next move, but the 41-year-old’s next appearance will indicate his readiness to handle a full workload. Ronaldo had started the campaign away from the matchday squad after an extended break, making his comeback one of the biggest talking points of Al-Nassr‘s 4-0 victory. His brief appearance changed that conversation almost immediately, with the veteran forward finding the net and sending an early warning ahead of the club’s next league assignment. Ronaldo began the match on the bench as Postecoglou continued to manage his workload. Al-Nassr had already established a comfortable advantage against Al-Riyadh through goals from Abdulelah Al-Amri, Angelo, and Joao Felix before Ronaldo entered in the 62nd minute. The Portuguese forward needed only 21 minutes to make his presence felt. Ayman Yahya’s low cross found Ronaldo inside the box, and he expertly created enough room before sweeping a left-footed finish past Milan Borjan in the 83rd minute. It was Ronaldo’s first appearance of the 2026-27 season and his first Saudi Pro League goal of the campaign. The strike also took his extraordinary career tally to 977 goals, leaving him 23 short of the much-discussed 1,000-goal milestone. Postecoglou explains Ronaldo’s controlled comeback Postecoglou was careful to explain why Ronaldo was introduced from the bench rather than being thrown straight into the starting lineup. The Australian coach wanted his captain to rebuild his fitness gradually following a demanding period away from competitive action. “Cristiano Ronaldo always wants to play, but it is important that he takes his time to return, as he was busy during the preparation period,” Postecoglou said, according to Al-Riyadiah. The manager was also delighted that Ronaldo managed to score despite receiving limited minutes. “It is wonderful for him (Ronaldo) to score a goal within 30 minutes of play, he did everything possible,” Postecoglou added. 🇦🇺🗣 Ange Postecoglou on Cristiano Ronaldo:“Obviously, I said after the last game that I think it was important for Cris to take his time coming back because he was very, very busy during the off-season.His mentality is that he always wants to play, but he made sure he did…— The Nassr Tribune™️ (@AlNassrTribune) August 21, 2026 Will Ronaldo play against Al-Ettifaq? That controlled return now appears to have paved the way for a bigger role in Al-Nassr’s next match. Ronaldo is expected to make his first start of the 2026-27 Saudi Pro League season when Al-Nassr travels to face Al-Ettifaq on Tuesday. According to Okaz Sports, the Portuguese superstar is set to lead the line at Al-Ettifaq Club Stadium in Dammam, with the match scheduled for 9:00 p.m. Saudi time. The report would represent a significant step up in workload after his 28-minute cameo against Al-Riyadh. The timing makes sense after Ronaldo emerged from his first appearance without any reported setback. Postecoglou can now assess him during training before deciding exactly how many minutes he can handle, but his expected start suggests the forward is progressing as hoped.
Now, with destiny in his sights, he marches ever closer to conquering a legendary record that has withstood the test of time. With a triumphant return to the battlefield, Cristiano Ronaldo announced his arrival as Al-Nassr mercilessly dismantled Al-Riyadh in a 4-0 Friday night conquest. The eternal Portuguese titan carved his name deeper into the club’s lore, his latest strike penning yet another immortal chapter in a breathtaking career. Now, with destiny in his sights, he marches ever closer to conquering a legendary record that has withstood the test of time. Ronaldo began the match on the bench after missing Al-Nassr‘s opening two competitive fixtures of the season. When Ange Postecoglou introduced him in the 62nd minute, however, the 41-year-old needed only 21 minutes to make his presence felt. The breakthrough came in the 83rd minute when Ayman Yahya sent a low cross into the area. Ronaldo controlled the ball brilliantly, turned sharply and finished with his left foot to complete a 4-0 victory, marking his first Saudi Pro League goal of the 2026-27 campaign. The goal against Al-Riyadh was Ronaldo’s 977th of his professional career, leaving him only 23 goals away from the extraordinary 1,000-goal milestone. It also extended another remarkable scoring streak, as he has now found the net in 25 consecutive professional seasons, stretching back to his breakthrough campaign with Sporting CP. 🚨🚨| CRISTIANO RONALDO SCORES HIS 𝟗𝟕𝟕𝐓𝐇 CAREER GOAL ON THE FIRST MATCH OF THE SEASON 🌟🇵🇹 pic.twitter.com/Ronr54IHnl— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) August 21, 2026 Ronaldo’s latest achievement comes after he has already established himself as one of the most prolific scorers in Saudi soccer since joining Al-Nassr. His ability to maintain that production at 41 has continued to surprise even those accustomed to his remarkable longevity. The forward also celebrated his return with a simple message on social media after the match: “Good to be back.” Ronaldo reaches another historic Saudi Pro League milestone The strike carried far greater significance than simply adding another goal to the scoreline. Ronaldo has now scored 103 Saudi Pro League goals for Al-Nassr, putting him level with Mohammed Al-Sahlawi at the top of the club’s all-time scoring chart in the competition’s professional era. The numbers become even more remarkable when the appearances are taken into account. Ronaldo reached 103 goals in only 108 league appearances, while Al-Sahlawi needed 205 matches to reach the same total, meaning the Portuguese superstar has matched the record in 97 fewer games. PlayerGoalsMatchesGoals per MatchCristiano Ronaldo1031080.95Mohammed Al-Sahlawi1032050.50 Al-Sahlawi remains one of the most important goalscorers in the club’s history, having played a major role during its successful campaigns in the 2010s. Yet Ronaldo’s extraordinary scoring rate has allowed him to rapidly catch a record that took his Saudi predecessor more than a decade to establish. One more league goal will now give Ronaldo the record outright. With 103 goals already to his name, the Portuguese captain is within touching distance of becoming Al-Nassr’s undisputed leading scorer in the competition. When could Ronaldo break the record? For Al-Nassr, Ronaldo’s latest milestone adds another layer to an already impressive start under Postecoglou. Two league wins, six points and 103 Saudi Pro League goals from Ronaldo have put the defending champion in an ideal position after the opening two rounds. Cristiano Ronaldo of team Al Nassr FC The next target is obvious. One more league goal will see Ronaldo move clear of Al-Sahlawi and become Al-Nassr’s outright all-time leading scorer in the Saudi Pro League. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner has two potential record-breaking opportunities coming up in upcoming matches for Al-Nassr: Tuesday, August 25, against Al-Ittifaq, and next Friday, August 28, against Al-Taawoun.
The 41-year-old icon needed just minutes to leave his mark on the match, while Ange Postecoglou offered a revealing assessment of his captain after the final whistle. Cristiano Ronaldo made a spectacular return to the pitch, smashing home a goal during Al-Nassr’s dominant 4-0 Saudi Pro League sweep over Al-Riyadh. The 41-year-old icon needed just minutes to leave his mark on the match, while Ange Postecoglou offered a revealing assessment of his captain after the final whistle. Al-Nassr entered the match looking to preserve its perfect start to the league campaign after defeating Al-Fateh 3-0 in the opening round. Ronaldo had missed that match and the subsequent King’s Cup victory over Al-Diriyah, making his return one of the major storylines surrounding Friday’s contest. Ronaldo began the match on the bench as Postecoglou continued to manage his workload following his extended break from competitive play. The Portuguese star eventually entered in the 62nd minute, replacing Abdullah Al-Hamdan with Al-Nassr already holding a commanding 3-0 advantage. He needed only 21 minutes to get on the scoresheet. The 41-year-old superstar collected a low delivery from Ayman Yahya, protected the ball brilliantly before creating space, and swept a left-footed finish beyond goalkeeper Milan Borjan to complete the 4-0 victory. 🚨🚨| CRISTIANO RONALDO SCORES HIS 𝟗𝟕𝟕𝐓𝐇 CAREER GOAL ON THE FIRST MATCH OF THE SEASON 🌟🇵🇹 pic.twitter.com/Ronr54IHnl— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) August 21, 2026 The goal was Ronaldo’s first of the 2026-27 Saudi Pro League season and the 977th of his professional career. It also extended his extraordinary scoring run across 25 consecutive seasons and further fueled his pursuit of the 1,000-goal milestone. What did Postecoglou say about Ronaldo’s controlled return? After the match, Postecoglou explained why Ronaldo was introduced gradually rather than being thrown straight into the starting lineup. The Australian manager stressed that his captain needed time to rebuild his fitness after a particularly demanding period. “Cristiano Ronaldo always wants to play, but it is important that he takes his time to return, as he was busy during the preparation period,” Postecoglou said, via Al-Riyadiah. The manager was delighted with what he saw once Ronaldo entered the game: “It is wonderful for him (Ronaldo) to score a goal within 30 minutes of play, he did everything possible,”. 🇦🇺🗣 Ange Postecoglou on Cristiano Ronaldo:“Obviously, I said after the last game that I think it was important for Cris to take his time coming back because he was very, very busy during the off-season.His mentality is that he always wants to play, but he made sure he did…— The Nassr Tribune™️ (@AlNassrTribune) August 21, 2026 Ronaldo’s 28-minute appearance was therefore exactly the kind of controlled comeback Al-Nassr had been hoping for, with the forward contributing a goal without being asked to carry the full workload from the opening whistle. Ronaldo and Al-Nassr send early warning The 4-0 victory means Al-Nassr has collected six points from its opening two Saudi Pro League matches, scoring seven goals while keeping two clean sheets. The defending champion currently sits at the top of the table on goal difference ahead of Al-Hilal. For Ronaldo, the night offered an encouraging first step after his absence from the opening fixtures. His return gives Postecoglou another elite attacking weapon, while his 977 career goals mean the extraordinary 1,000-goal target is now only 23 strikes away. Cristiano Ronaldo of team Al Nassr FC Ronaldo has previously indicated that the current campaign could be his final season, describing it as “probably my last year of football.” With his Al-Nassr contract running until June 2027, the veteran forward now has another opportunity to chase history while helping his club defend its league crown.
The 41-year-old superstar marked his season debut with a mysterious, late strike that secured a 4-0 victory over Al-Riyadh. This triumphant performance proves that Al-Nassr remains a dominant force in domestic competition. The legendary Cristiano Ronaldo has officially scored his 977th career goal to put Al-Nassr at the Saudi Pro League top. The 41-year-old superstar marked his season debut with a mysterious, late strike that secured a 4-0 victory over Al-Riyadh. This triumphant performance proves that Al-Nassr remains a dominant force in domestic competition. The defending champion, Al-Nassr, controlled the match from the very beginning under the guidance of manager Ange Postecoglou. Abdulelah Al-Amri opened the scoring in the 18th minute with a commanding header from a corner. Just before halftime, Brazilian midfielder Angelo doubled the lead to firmly establish control at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium. Shortly after the break, Portuguese star Joao Felix made it three by firing a low shot past goalkeeper Milan Borjan. According to Sofascore, Al-Nassr completely dictated the tempo against an overwhelmed opponent. This sustained pressure set the perfect stage for a heavily anticipated substitution. Entering the game around the 61st minute, Ronaldo immediately began searching for his moment of magic. In the 83rd minute, he collected a precise low cross from Ayman Yahya and executed a sharp turn inside the box. He then sealed the comprehensive victory with a composed, left-footed finish that rattled the back of the net. 23…⏳️I'm already there… pic.twitter.com/rSOYeChzr8— The Nassr Tribune™️ (@AlNassrTribune) August 21, 2026 Chasing historic milestone At an age where most professional athletes step away, Ronaldo is steadily marching toward the unprecedented 1,000-goal mark. He has previously hinted that this could be his final season, openly expressing his profound desire to leave “a spectacular legacy.” With this resounding win, Al-Nassr leaps above rival Al-Hilal on goal difference to claim the top spot. WHAT A FINISH FROM RONALDO 🐐🟡 pic.twitter.com/WjMYKRkTsK— All About SPL 🔔 🇸🇦 (@Saudifutbol) August 21, 2026 The crushing defeat leaves Al-Riyadh sitting at the very bottom of the table following their second consecutive loss. Meanwhile, the integration of global stars alongside local talent makes Al-Nassr look incredibly formidable right out of the gate. For Ronaldo, returning from the sidelines with a goal and a massive victory is the ultimate statement of intent.
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