Cristiano Ronaldo exclusively occupies the top spot on the 2023 annual goal-scoring chart

In the Saudi Professional League match against Al-Ittihad, Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice, netting his 53rd goal of the year in 2023. This achievement surpasses both Mbappé and Kane, propelling him to the top of the annual goal-scoring chart.



In this away match against Al-Ittihad, Cristiano Ronaldo scored a penalty in both the first and second halves. With these two goals, Ronaldo has now scored a total of 53 goals in 2023, representing both his club and the national team. Out of these, 10 goals were for the Portuguese national team, and 43 goals contributed to victories for Al Riyadh. This accomplishment places Ronaldo ahead of Kane and Mbappé, securing the top spot on the 2023 annual goal-scoring chart. Kane and Mbappé, who scored 52 goals each in 2023, have completed all their matches for the year. Meanwhile, Haaland, who scored 50 goals in 2023, still has two matches remaining in the current year.