Ronaldo's 1,000-goal chase and Benzema's possible farewell headline Saudi Pro League season of dreams | OneFootball

The Roshn League returns with stars chasing landmarks and titles, from Cristiano Ronaldo's 1,000-goal pursuit to Karim Benzema facing what could be a final campaign.

According to Goal.com, Ronaldo starts on 976 goals, needs 24, and is in the final year of his Al-Nassr deal after ending a seven-year league drought.

His lowest return across three full Roshn League seasons is 25 in 2024-2025, with further chances in the Saudi Super Cup, King's Cup and AFC Champions League Elite.

Benzema now leads Al-Hilal after a winter switch from Al-Ittihad. Ending a two-season title wait would be an ideal send-off if this is his last year. His move angered Al-Ittihad fans and he must shake off late-season injuries, while a title would place him among the few to win it with both clubs after leading Al-Ittihad in 2024-2025.

Captain Salem Al-Dawsari wants to avert his own goodbye after a poor year under Simone Inzaghi. Linked to Al-Diriyah and Qatari sides, he stayed but may leave or even retire without a standout season, starting injured and facing competition from Dutch winger Crysencio Summerville.

Al-Ahli striker Ivan Toney targets a first Saudi Golden Boot after twice missing out, edged by Julian Quinones on 33 last season and finishing behind Cristiano Ronaldo the year before. It would be his first major top-scorer prize and the second of his career after Brentford in the 2020-2021 Championship.

At Al-Ittihad, Youssef En-Nesyri has yet to convince after replacing Benzema. Before kick-off he was linked with the Moroccan league and suggestions Jens Wessing is unconvinced, pressure that could yet spark his best and silence the doubters.

Source: Goal.com

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