Cristiano Ronaldo’s Remarkable 2023 Goalscoring Record Sparks Fan Reactions

• Cristiano Ronaldo has been in some good form since completing his transfer to Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr
• The 38-year-old Portuguese was instrumental in his side's comeback victory away at Tajikistan club Istiklol
• Fans have reacted to the fantastic goal record posed by the forward thus far

Cristiano Ronaldo's career in 2023 has undergone a remarkable resurgence after a tumultuous 2022 with his former club, Manchester United.

The 38-year-old Portuguese football icon had been considered a burden at the Premier League outfit, often finding himself excluded from crucial matches under the management of Erik ten Hag.

Following the conclusion of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Ronaldo made a surprising move to a club in the Middle East, as reported by Goal.

Since joining the Riyadh-based team, he has enjoyed an extraordinary start to his spell, causing an outpouring of reactions and excitement among fans.

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One of the most remarkable aspects of Ronaldo's performance has been his astonishing goal-scoring record, which has captivated fans and pundits alike.

Ronaldo's goal record sparks reactions

According to Whoscored, Ronaldo has been directly involved in 36 goals since the start of the year. Notably, his goal tally surpasses that of Paris Saint-Germain's star striker, Kylian Mbappe, by three goals, and he is only one goal shy of matching Manchester City's Erling Haaland.

This remarkable statistic has ignited a flurry of reactions from fans, who have wasted no time in celebrating Ronaldo's exceptional performance.

@cristiano7TheG tweeted:

"catching haaland soon 🔥"

@afc_allen01 posted:

"@easily the GOAT🐐"

@taisiralani wrote:

"I swear he is the goat, doesn't need wc to show it"

@amjonaira praising the forward's quality replied:

"Machine ⚙️…at 38yrs"

@nathannaruff trolling Man United's Erik ten Haag posed:

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"This guy will tell you otherwise"

Ronaldo would be looking to extend his goal tally when his side square off against Saudi Pro League strugglers Abha FC.

Ronaldo inspires comeback win vs Istiqlol

Earlier, Sports Brief reported on Ronaldo leading Al-Nassr to a comeback victory against Istiqlol Dushanbe in their second AFC Champions League group match on October 2.

The veteran, who has been in outstanding form since the start of the season, scored his first goal before Anderson Talisca sealed the comeback with a brace at Al-Awwal Park.

The 3-1 victory over the Tajik side cemented Al-Nassr's position at the summit of Group E with six points, giving them a three-point advantage over Persepolis in second.