The Mexican Challenging Cristiano Ronaldo for the Scoring Crown in Saudi Arabia
Julián Quiñones is enjoying the best run of his career in Saudi Arabia and, thanks to his goals for Al-Qadsiah, he is now level with Cristiano Ronaldo in the race for top scorer in the Saudi Pro League.
Quiñones, the Desert’s Breakout Marksman
What Julián Quiñones is doing in Saudi football is no longer just a hot streak — it is a true statement of class. The Mexican striker has reached 16 goals this season with Al-Qadsiah, putting him right at the top of the scoring charts alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, the global icon leading the line for Al-Nassr.
Quiñones has become the driving force behind an Al-Qadsiah side that has turned into one of the season’s biggest surprises in the Saudi Pro League. Week after week, the former Club América forward proves he did not arrive in Arabia to play a secondary role, but to compete shoulder to shoulder with the biggest names in world football. His latest strike against Al-Namja, calmly finishing after a perfectly timed through ball, was yet another reminder of his deadly instincts in front of goal.
That goal helped his team secure a 3–1 victory and keep their place in third in the standings, just six points behind leaders Al-Hilal and ahead of Al-Nassr. There is no doubt that Quiñones’ scoring touch is the engine behind his club’s strong campaign.
Pressure Mounts on Javier Aguirre and Mexico
The spotlight now shifts away from Saudi Arabia and onto Javier Aguirre. The Mexican national team coach has yet to fully commit to Julián Quiñones, but the striker continues to make his case with every goal he scores. Matching the pace of Cristiano Ronaldo in a league filled with international stars is a powerful argument that is becoming increasingly hard to ignore.
Competition for a place in Mexico’s attack is fierce. Raúl Jiménez and Santiago Giménez appear firmly established, while Germán Berterame has also gained momentum. Even so, the form that Quiñones is showing makes him a genuine contender, especially with the 2026 World Cup on the horizon.
A Symbolic Duel with Cristiano Ronaldo
Beyond the statistics, the goal-scoring duel between Julián Quiñones and Cristiano Ronaldo carries huge symbolic weight. For the Mexican forward, being level with one of the greatest scorers in football history is international validation of his talent. For the Saudi Pro League, it proves once again that its project is capable of producing and showcasing elite attackers.
If he maintains this pace, Quiñones could not only finish as the league’s top scorer but also force his way into the Mexico squad for the biggest stage of all. In Saudi Arabia, at least, he has already shown he can go toe-to-toe with Cristiano Ronaldo.
