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Brace Baron Climbs the Saudi Crown: Kinionis Stirs the Top-Scorer Battle

5 April 2026

Brace Baron Climbs the Saudi Crown: Kinionis Stirs the Top-Scorer Battle
Kinionis bags a brace as Al Qadsiah stumble against Ettifaq

Brace Brings Kinionis to the Saudi Pro League Summit

Julian Kinionis, the Mexican striker for Al Qadsiah, delivered a scintillating brace against Al Ettifaq, though his side fell 2-3 on Sunday.

Kinionis's double came in Round 27 of the Saudi Pro League, pushing his season tally to 26 goals.

With this performance, Kinionis is now tied at the top of the scoring charts with Ivan Toney of Al Ahli Jeddah, as the title race heats up.

Ronaldo also struck twice for Al Nassr in the same round, keeping the chase lively and staking a claim to the golden boot alongside Kinionis and Toney.

The league's top-scorer battle looks set to go down to the wire as the season approaches its climax.

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Kinionis’s display briefly silenced the legend Ronaldo’s moment, though the Portuguese star’s brace was a reminder that the race is still open.

Two punchlines to close the article—because even footballers deserve a laugh: Kinionis keeps finding goals, so the trophy shelf might need a larger building. Ronaldo scores braces; the calendar might need a bigger page to fit all the celebrations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many goals does Kinionis have this season?

He has 26 goals, tying the league lead with Ivan Toney.

What was the result of Al Qadsiah vs Al Ettifaq?

Al Qadsiah lost 2-3 to Al Ettifaq in Round 27.

Who else scored twice in this round?

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice for Al Nassr.