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João Félix beats Ronaldo for Saudi Pro League top award

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João Félix walked away with the Saudi Pro League's player of the season award, edging out Al Nassr teammate Cristiano Ronaldo. Félix, who joined from Chelsea for a reported €30 million, put up 20 goals and a league-high 13 assists to secure the honor. Ronaldo, meanwhile, capped the season with two goals in Al Nassr's 4-1 title-clinching win over Damac.

Ronaldo's brace lifted his season tally to 28 goals, and Al Nassr finished two points clear of Al Hilal to claim Ronaldo's first major title in Saudi Arabia. Coach Jorge Jesus also collected the league's coach of the season award, confirming he would step down after leading the team to the championship. Jesus told reporters he had accepted the challenge with the understanding he would leave once the title was secured.

Quiñones and Toney finished first and second in the top scorer race, but neither could match Félix's all-around production. For Ronaldo, the title was a long-awaited payoff after three seasons in Saudi Arabia without silverware. Félix credited coach Jesus with giving him the freedom to command the attack and said the season proved he belonged in the league.