Al Nassr breaks 87-year scoring streak record with Al Hamdan goal vs Al Khaleej
Al Nassr made history on September 12, 2026 by breaking River Plate's 87-year-old record for longest consecutive scoring streak in top-flight league football. The record came during their 1-1 draw with Al Khaleej, when substitute Abdullah Al-Hamdan scored a stunning long-range goal to equalize after Al Khaleej's early lead. This goal extended Al Nassr's streak to 94 consecutive Saudi Pro League matches with at least one goal.
The streak began on December 8, 2023, following a 3-0 loss to Al Hilal - the last time Al Nassr failed to score in the league. Since then, Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates have found the net in every single league match, surpassing River Plate's mark of 93 consecutive matches set between September 1936 and June 1939. While Ronaldo didn't score this record-breaker, his presence has been instrumental in maintaining the team's scoring consistency.
For Nigerian football fans who follow both European leagues and the growing Saudi Pro League, this achievement underscores the league's increasing competitiveness and global relevance. With Ronaldo now in his second season in Saudi Arabia, questions arise about whether this record cements the SPL's status as a destination for elite talent rather than just a retirement league. Does this streak change how you view the Saudi Pro League's quality compared to Europe's top divisions?