Al Nassr forward João Félix has set a specific personal milestone regarding teammate Cristiano Ronaldo, stating his intention to provide the assist for the iconic striker’s milestone one-thousandth career goal. Speaking in an interview with the Spanish sports daily AS, the 26-year-old Portugal international detailed his admiration for his compatriot and addressed his own future club career.
Playing alongside Ronaldo both at club level in the Saudi Pro League and on the Portugal national team remains a rare privilege, according to the former Benfica player. Félix reflected on growing up watching Ronaldo as a role model before sharing the pitch with him. «Jogar com o Cristiano é algo que pouquíssimas pessoas podem dizer que conquistaram. É uma honra. Crescemos a ver o nosso ídolo, como um modelo, e agora posso viver momentos com ele. Há que aproveitar ao máximo, porque sabemos que não vai durar para sempre», stated Félix to AS.
Chasing History on the Pitch
With Ronaldo continuing to push the boundaries of goalscoring longevity, Félix is keeping a close watch on the historic countdown toward the thousand-goal mark. The younger forward hopes to play a direct role in that specific moment when it arrives. «Quando o Cristiano estiver a um golo dos mil vou tentar assistir. Vai ser um golo para a história e fazer parte seria incrível», explained Félix.
Félix currently leads Al Nassr in scoring for the current campaign with four goals across official fixtures. His productivity follows a strong 2025/26 season in which he contributed 26 goals and 18 assists over 47 appearances.
Future Ambitions in European Competition
Despite settling into life in Saudi Arabia, Félix acknowledged a long-term desire to return to top-tier European football and feature once again in the UEFA Champions League. «Não sei se acontecerá no final desta temporada ou em 2028, mas estou ansioso, até para jogar a Champions. É sempre diferente. Jogar contra as melhores equipas do Mundo dá uma motivação extra», noted the forward.
Félix emphasized that while he enjoys his current footballing environment in the Middle East, the allure of competing against the world’s elite clubs in Europe remains a strong career driver. «Estou a desfrutar do futebol, mas gostaria de retomar as competições europeias», added the Al Nassr star.
Al Nassr returns to competitive action in the Saudi Pro League schedule, where Félix will look to add to his team-leading goal tally while continuing his partnership alongside Ronaldo on the pitch. Share your thoughts on this milestone pursuit in the comments below.
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