Al Nassr maintained their perfect beginning to the Saudi Pro League season with an impressive 4-1 victory over Al Khaleej on Sunday. The match showcased stellar performances, including goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and other high-profile players in the squad.
With João Félix and Sadio Mané already contributing to the scoreline, Ronaldo sealed the win dramatically in the 96th minute, executing a stunning overhead kick that defied his years and demonstrated his timeless athleticism.
Al Khaleej’s goalkeeper, Anthony Moris, managed to get two hands on the effort, but it was still not enough to prevent the ball from finding the net.
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This acrobatic goal marked the 954th of Ronaldo’s career and secured Al Nassr their ninth consecutive win, putting them four points ahead at the top of the league standings.
Notably, this was Ronaldo’s fourth spectacular overhead kick among his extensive collection of goals. Here’s how it ranks in the list of his greatest acrobatic strikes.
Honorable Mention
One potential top contender, if it had not been ruled out, occurred during a Euro 2008 qualifier for Portugal against Azerbaijan on October 7, 2006. Ronaldo executed a bicycle kick from an overhead flick, sending the ball crashing off the crossbar. However, without the use of goal-line technology or VAR at that time, officials failed to recognize that the ball had crossed the line. Ronaldo scored two goals in that 3-0 victory in Porto but missed out on what would have been a spectacular hat trick.
4. Portugal vs. Faroe Islands (August 31, 2017)
¡Qué golazo de @Crisitano! Un gran tijereta para que #CR7 anote su gol número 12 en las #EuroQualifiers.
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Technically not an “overhead” kick due to the angle of his body, Ronaldo executed an exquisite scissor kick just two minutes into a 5-1 win over the Faroe Islands during a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier, showcasing his incredible skill.
3. Portugal vs. Poland (November 15, 2024)
Almost exactly a year before his remarkable display in the Saudi league, Ronaldo contributed two goals in a dominating 5-1 victory over Poland in the UEFA Nations League group stage, with his second goal being a stunning leaping volley sent past the goalkeeper.
2. Al Nassr vs. Al Khaleej (November 23, 2025)
Ronaldo’s latest overhead masterpiece came during a convincing 4-1 triumph over Al Khaleej, featuring this remarkable airborne strike that added flair to the victory.
1. Real Madrid vs. Juventus (April 3, 2018)
Without a doubt, the overhead kick that stands out the most in Ronaldo’s career occurred during the 2017-18 Champions League, when Real Madrid faced Juventus in their quarterfinal showdown, winning 3-0 in the first leg. Ronaldo delivered a breathtaking overhead kick that took him back from a deep position, resulting in a powerful volley that left Gianluigi Buffon stranded. Unsurprisingly, this remarkable goal was awarded as the best of the tournament by UEFA.