JAKARTA – Newcomer Joao Felix was named the best player of the Saudi Pro League (Saudi Pro League) this season, beating his rivals from Al Nassr and his teammate in the Portuguese National Team, Cristiano Ronaldo.
The award was announced on Friday, May 22, 2026, local time, a day after Joao Felix and Ronaldo helped Al Nassr win the Saudi Pro League title. This victory marked Ronaldo’s first major title since he arrived in Saudi Arabia at the end of 2022.
Ronaldo scored two goals in Al Nassr’s 4-1 victory over Damac to secure the title after leading by two points from Al Hilal. The two goals brought the 41-year-old’s total to 28 goals this season.
Meanwhile, Joao Felix scored 20 goals, he also added 13 assists, which was the most assists in the league, to strengthen his influence this season and win the league’s highest award.
He also beat his rivals, Colombian striker Julian Quinones and England striker Ivan Toney, who finished first and second respectively in the race for the top scorer title.
This is Joao Felix’s first season in Saudi Arabia after joining from Chelsea for an initial fee reported at 30 million euros and signing a two-year contract.
“Playing football makes me happy, playing in my position. The coach gives me so much confidence. He puts me to play, lead the team, help the team, be one of the team’s focus.”
“I think when that happened, everything went well,” the 26-year-old said after his team won the title.
Al Nassr coach Jorge Jesus also won an award, taking home the prize for the best coach of the league this season. After leading Al Nassr to the title, the Portuguese coach confirmed that he would leave his position.
“This is a victory for everyone, especially for Cristiano, because he has never won any title in Saudi Arabia.”
“I only accepted this challenge because I told him that I would help him become a champion, let’s get this title and then I’ll leave. That’s how it is.”
“For me it’s over. This is the last game I’ll play with Al Nassr,” said Jorge Jesus.
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