Not Just a Hattrick: Joao Felix Hits a Century Milestone with Al Nassr
19 October 2025
Joao Felix's hat-trick for Al Nassr against Al Fateh was more than a display of talent; it marked a historic milestone in his career.
The Portuguese forward propelled Al Nassr to a 5-1 win at Al Nassr Park on Saturday, delivering a triple that sealed the points and earned him the match ball amid a festive crowd.
Felix's treble was the standout moment of a night that also reinforced his status as a decisive figure for the Saudi club this season, adding a touch of drama to a league already buzzing with signings and high expectations.
First Century
With the treble, Felix reached the milestone of 100 career goals, tallying goals across Benfica, Atlético Madrid, Chelsea, Barcelona, Milan, and the Portugal national team since his Benfica debut in 2018.
His journey features 34 goals in 131 appearances for Atlético Madrid, 20 goals in 43 appearances for Benfica in his sole season with the Lisbon club, and 11 goals in ten appearances for Al Nassr this season so far, among other tallies along the way.
In short, Felix’s long-range odyssey toward a century of goals has been a signature of his career, and this milestone arrived in Al Nassr colors after a high-profile summer move.
Felix echoes Ronaldo
According to Opta, Felix matched Cristiano Ronaldo as the fastest player to notch a hat-trick for Al Nassr in the league, reaching eight goals in his first five games—an extraordinary early burst that underscored his immediate impact.
Felix's eight goals came across three league appearances: a hat-trick on his league debut against Al Taawoun (5-1), followed by a brace against Al Riyadh, and then another treble against Al Fateh—a scoring spree that put him top of the scoring chart ahead of many club legends, including Ronaldo.
Ronaldo began his Al Nassr saga with eight goals in his first five matches in 2023, but Felix managed the same tally in fewer appearances, illustrating a different but equally potent start for the two Portuguese stars.
A standout season
Since the campaign kicked off, Felix has appeared in ten matches for Al Nassr, contributing 11 goals and two assists, a haul that underscores his central role in the attack.
His best form has come in the Saudi Pro League, a period that also saw him win the Player of the Month award for September, as he repeatedly produced moments of magic against teams like Al Taawoun, Al Riyadh, and Al Fateh.
Although he hasn’t been on the scoresheet in every game, his influence has been tangible—driving the team's rhythm with pace, clever movement, and a growing understanding with Ronaldo that has the crowd dreaming of a record-breaking season.
Juggling responsibilities and always looking for a clever pass, Felix seems to be steering Al Nassr toward a sustained title challenge, with a formidable Portuguese tandem up front that could redefine the league’s competitive landscape.
Punchline 1: If Felix keeps scoring like this, the only thing quicker than his shots will be the speed at which defenders switch to “mid-season form.”
Punchline 2: Ronaldo might need to hire Felix as his personal goal-boosting consultant—because even legends could use a friendly reminder that the century club still has room for a few new entries.
