Overview
- Mohamed Simakan calls Ronaldo’s influence “incredible,” citing his discipline, work and leadership and saying, “Cristiano gives me so much advice.”
- Simakan arrived from RB Leipzig on loan in 2024 before signing permanently, making 54 appearances with three goals and three assists and sharing the field with Ronaldo 45 times.
- At 40, Ronaldo has 11 goals and two assists in 12 games this season for Al-Nassr, maintaining a central role in the attack.
- Ronaldo has confirmed the 2026 World Cup will be his final tournament with Portugal.
- A red card against Ireland led to a three‑match ban with two deferred under probation, leaving him eligible for World Cup group matches if selected as Roberto Martínez manages squad depth around him.