Cristiano Ronaldo Wins First Prize of 2024, Ranked Best Goal Scorer at Globe Soccer Awards

• Al-Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo has added another title to his already bloated trophy cabinet
• The veteran beat the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland to a prize for the best goal-scorer
• The evergreen forward, who is showing no signs of slowing down at 38, bagged 54 goals last year

Cristiano Ronaldo has been honoured with Globe Soccer Awards' Maradona Award for Best Goalscorer, in recognition of his outstanding performances for Portugal and Al-Nassr.

Following a challenging 2022, the veteran found his stride once again in the year 2023, netting a remarkable 54 goals in 59 matches for both club and country.

The impressive tally stands as Ronaldo's highest goal count within a single calendar year since 2017, solidifying his position as the leading scorer in the world of football in 2023.

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Who did Ronaldo beat to win the award?

The Portuguese star achieved this milestone ahead of Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappe (52 goals in 53 games) and Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane (52 in 57 games), per Globe Soccer Awards' official site.

Meanwhile, Manchester City’s goal-scoring machine, Erling Haaland finished the year with 50 goals in 60 matches.

In the ongoing 2023-2024 Saudi Pro League, Ronaldo has already notched 20 goals, per Transfermarkt, as Al-Nassr aims to close in on the commanding lead of league toppers, Al-Hilal.

Ronaldo could win more at Globe Awards

Meanwhile, Ronaldo is in the running for multiple awards at the Dubai Globe Soccer Awards, including Best Men’s Player, Best Middle East Player, and Fans’ Favourite Player, GOAL reports. The event is set to take place at The Atlantis Palm on January 19.

While the ongoing GOAT debate persists over who reigns supreme between the former Man United ace and arch-rival, Lionel Messi, the Al-Nassr captain holds the edge in one area.

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Ronaldo boasts an outstanding 873 career goals for both club and country, making him the all-time leading goal-scorer in world football.

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Ronaldo reacts after becoming 2023 top marksman

Sports Brief previously reported that Ronaldo reaffirmed his commitment to achieve more after securing his position as the top scorer of 2023 with another goal on December 30.

Demonstrating his typical elite attitude, the 38-year-old Al-Nassr superstar expressed pride in his achievements but also signalled his hunger to claim further success and goals.