Cristiano Ronaldo Ends 2023 Two Goals Clear Of Harry Kane And Kylian Mbappe As Top Scorer In World Soccer

Cristiano Ronaldo ended 2023 two goals clear of Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe on a list of the top scorers in world soccer. Ronaldo scored 54 goals in 59 games.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 54th and last goal of 2023 to wrap up a 4-1 win for Al Nassr against Al-Taawoun in the Saudi Pro League on Saturday.

The 38-year-old headed home in the 92nd minute after earlier strikes by Marcelo Brozovic, Aymeric Laporte and Otavio had put Al Nassr in firm control.

Ronaldo ended the game celebrating with his teammates, but he had looked far less happy in the 11th minute when a VAR review resulted in Al-Taawoun being given a penalty kick.

The referee issued Ronaldo with a yellow card for dissent before Aschraf El Mahdioui fired Al-Taawoun 1-0 up by converting the rebound after his spot-kick was saved but not held by keeper Nawaf Al-Aqidi.

Highlights: Al-Taawoun 1-4 Al Nassr

Saturday's game saw Ronaldo make his 50th appearance for Al Nassr.

He has scored 44 goals in those 50 games, since making his debut in January.

Ronaldo has also scored 10 goals in nine international matches for Portugal in 2023, meaning his overall tally for the calendar year is 54 goals in 59 matches.

Only three other players in world soccer scored 50 or more goals in 2023.

Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe netted 52 goals each, while Erling Haaland scored a round 50.

Which Player Scored The Most Goals In World Soccer In 2023?

1. Cristiano Ronaldo: 54 goals (44 for Al Nassr, 10 for Portugal)
2. Harry Kane: 52 goals (25 for Bayern, 18 for Spurs, 9 for England)
3. Kylian Mbappe: 52 goals (42 for PSG, 10 for France)
4. Erling Haaland: 50 goals (44 for Man City, 6 for Norway)

Cristiano Ronaldo ended 2023 with 54 goals - more than any other player in world soccer during the calendar year :: IMAGO/AFLOSPORT