Cristiano Ronaldo

Strong end to season

Ronaldo returned from a hamstring injury in April and scored eight goals over his last 12 club contests of the 2025/26 campaign.

Analysis: Ronaldo is on track to lead Portugal's front line and play his sixth career World Cup after finishing the season as the third-highest scorer in the Saudi Pro League with 28 goals across 30 appearances. The veteran attacker recovered from a minor muscle issue which limited his involvement in the early stages of the year. He has otherwise played his usual role as a reliable finisher for both club and country, staying in good shape to get minutes at the international level.