Cristiano Ronaldo wins 36th career trophy as Al Nassr clinch 2025–26 Saudi Pro League

Cristiano Ronaldo collected his 36th career trophy after Al Nassr defeated Damac in the final match of the 2025–26 Saudi Pro League season, securing the domestic title for the Saudi club. The victory gives Ronaldo a major professional milestone while leaving Lionel Messi as the most decorated player in history with 48 trophies.

Why it matters

Ronaldo’s latest title matters for several reasons: it completes his first official trophy with Al Nassr since joining in December 2022, adds to a long career tally that keeps him in the conversation among the most decorated players, and maintains his streak of winning at least one title with every club he has represented, according to the source.

Where this places Ronaldo in all-time trophy rankings

With 36 career trophies, Ronaldo moves closer to the top 10 in all-time winners but remains behind Lionel Messi, who the source lists with 48 trophies. The World Soccer Talk piece compares Ronaldo’s honors across his clubs and international career, noting titles at Sporting CP, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, the Portugal national team, and now Al Nassr.

The source details Ronaldo’s trophy breakdown in broad terms: an early Portuguese Super Cup with Sporting CP, 10 trophies at Manchester United (including one Champions League and three Premier League titles), 16 trophies at Real Madrid (including four Champions Leagues and two La Liga titles), five titles at Juventus, and international success with Portugal (Euro 2016 and two Nations League trophies). It also notes he had previously lost three finals with Al Nassr and won the 2023 Arab Club Champions Cup, described as unofficial in the source, before lifting this Saudi Pro League crown.

Context: Lionel Messi still top of the list

The article reiterates that Lionel Messi remains the most decorated player, credited with 48 trophies. According to the source, Messi accumulated 35 trophies during 17 years at Barcelona, won additional titles at Paris Saint-Germain, lifted major international honours with Argentina including the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and added three trophies with Inter Miami (2023 Leagues Cup, 2024 Supporters’ Shield and 2025 MLS Cup).

Key points

• Al Nassr defeated Damac in the final match of the 2025–26 Saudi Pro League season to secure the title (source: World Soccer Talk).
• Cristiano Ronaldo has now won 36 professional trophies in his career (source: World Soccer Talk).
• Lionel Messi remains the all-time leader with 48 trophies according to the same source.
• Ronaldo has won at least one title with every club he has played for, per the source.
• Before this league title, Ronaldo had lost three finals with Al Nassr and previously won the unofficial 2023 Arab Club Champions Cup (source).

Competition and squad implications

The supplied source does not include the match score, venue, or statements from club officials, managers, or players. It also does not provide details on how the title will affect Al Nassr’s planning for continental competitions or squad decisions. Those implications should be confirmed with additional reporting before being presented as fact.

What happens next

According to the source, this Saudi Pro League triumph brings Ronaldo to 36 career trophies and places him one title shy of joining the top 10 most-decorated players listed. Verification of the official league records, match specifics, and any club or player reaction will be necessary to complete a full report.