Joao Felix etched his name in Saudi Pro League lore, delivering four assists as Al Nassr overwhelmed Al Kholood 5-3 in Round 12 at Alawwal Park. The Portuguese maestro touched four of the five goals, while teammate Cristiano Ronaldo completed a hat‑trick.
The Nassr Tribune notes only Youssef El Gharbi (2011) and Moussa Diaby (2024) had matched that feat before. Felix opened his assist tally in the 24th minute, slipping a heel pass to Angelo, who leveled the score after Al Kholood’s early lead. Six minutes later, a cross‑turned‑miss became an unintended assist for Sadio Mané, who put the hosts ahead.
Ronaldo supplied the remaining two assists, scoring in the 66th and 72nd minutes to swing the contest to 4-2. He capped his hat‑trick in the 81st, this time set up by Mané, as Al Kholood managed a late consolation.
The victory propels Al Nassr to the summit of the table, at least until Al Hilal meets Al Fateh. For my money, Felix’s rise since leaving Chelsea and Barcelona marks him as the league’s most dynamic creator.
Will Felix’s brilliance and Ronaldo’s fire drive Al Nassr to another championship?
Last season Felix collected the Saudi Pro League Player of the Season award, a day after Al Nassr clinched the crown. He logged 26 goals and 19 assists across 47 games, including 20 league strikes, per Transfermarkt.
Ronaldo’s hat‑trick nudges him higher in the Saudi Pro League Golden Boot chase.
His momentum continues this campaign: five goals and eight assists in 13 outings overall, with three goals and seven assists in ten league matches, signalling another standout year for the No. 79.
The duo’s chemistry keeps opponents on edge; their partnership repeatedly creates scoring chances, as the title race tightens. Al Nassr will aim to sustain this link, with Felix crafting opportunities and Ronaldo finishing them.