Al-Nassr 2-2 (3-5 Pen) Al-Ahli Player Ratings: Cristiano Ronaldo Rated 7.5/10 as Al-Ahli Wins the Saudi Super Cup on Penalties

Al-Nassr and Al-Ahli went head-to-head against each other on 23rd August 2025, for the Saudi Cup winner's spot. Goals from Brozovic, Ronaldo, Kessie, and Ibanez made the score 2-2. The match went into penalties, which were won by Al-Ahli. Read on to find the Al-Nassr vs Al-Ahli Player Ratings. The game started with a steady pace between the teams. For the majority of the first half, both of these teams were relentless with their attempts to get a lead. However, the score stood 0-0 till the 40th minute as there were no conversions. In the 41st minute, Al-Nassr were awarded a penalty. Cristiano Ronaldo stepped up to take it. The inevitable happened, and the Portuguese made it 1-0. However, Al-Ahli leveled it up in the 51st minute, thanks to the Kessie goal. After the end of the first half, the score stood 1-1. After the first half, the game took a slow pace. However, in the 82nd minute, Marcelo Brozovic scored the 2nd goal for his team to give back the lead. But the drama continued as Ibanez scored the equalizer in the 89th minute. The score stood 2-2. After the full-time whistle, the match went on to penalties, which were won by Al-Ahli. Here are the Al-Nassr vs Al-Ahli player ratings.

Al-Nassr Player Ratings

Here are the Al-Nassr Player Ratings.

Goalkeeper

Bento Krepski- 5/10

Bento Krepski was the goalkeeper who had to make fewer saves in the game. However, his leadership was important in the backline today.

Defenders

Ayman Yahya- 5/10

Ayman Yahya looked to have the green light to be on the attacking front today. His short passes and overlapping runs were crucial. From time to time, he also took his chances from a distance, but most of them were off target.

Inigo Martinez- 5.5/10

Inigo Martinez seemed to be up to speed with the pace of the game in Saudi Arabia. He looked in control today and had a solid command over the defense line for Al-Nassr.

Mohamed Simakan- 5/10

Mohamed Simakan played a very important role while being alongside the new arrival, Inigo Martinez. Similar to the Spaniard, he had a commanding presence in the backline today.

Nawaf Al-Boushali- 5.5/10

Nawaf Al-Boushali has been one of the most active players in the backline for Al-Nassr today. He had a balanced approach in today's game with both his defensive and offensive contributions.

Midfielders

Marcelo Brozovic- 6.5/10

Marcelo Brozovic's control of the game was expected from the beginning, as the defensive midfielder has been consistent with his duties the whole season. He shifted the game to a new gear as time went on. He scored the second goal of the game.

Abdullah Alkhaibari- 5/10

Abdullah Alkhaibari had a decent game today in the midfield of Al-Nassr. Before the drinks break in the 30th minute, there was nothing flashy in his performance. It was more of a routine performance.

Kingsley Koman- 5.5/10

Kingsley Koman definitely had a better game compared to the semi-finals. Kingsley Koman had more authority at the flanks and looked more confident and comfortable with his dribbling and passing.

Joao Felix- 5/10

The same cannot be said for Joao Felix. Looking at his performance in the semi-finals, his performance at the final was indeed a little overwhelming. However, there were moments of magic seen in his play after his team got the lead.

Wesley- 5/10

There's no doubt Wesley had to fill the shoes of Sadio Mane at the left flank today. Considering the pressure of the final, he performed pretty well and gave the midfield a much-needed balance today.

Forwards

Cristiano Ronaldo- 7.5/10

Cristiano Ronaldo pretty much led the team from the front. From making the calls for his team to giving Al-Nassr the lead in the first half, his contributions today were extra crucial both with the ball and without it.

Substitutions

Sultan Al-Ghannam- 4/10

Sultan Al-Ghannam came onto the game in the 78th minute to replace Wesley.

Angelo- 4/10

Angelo came onto the game in the 86th minute to replace Yahya.

Manager

Jorge Jesus- 5/10

Jorge Jesus definitely was the more disappointed manager between the two. It was hard to digest that every time his team had the lead, they lost it right away.

Al-Ahli Player Ratings

Here are Al-Ahli Player Ratings:

Goalkeeper

Edouard Mendy- 6/10

Edouard Mendy was definitely the goalkeeper who was tested more. From the kick-off whistle, he had to be on his toes to try to keep all the dangers from Al-Nassr attacks at bay.

Defenders

Roger Ibanez- 6/10

Roger Ibanez ensured discipline in the backline for his team today. He had a great first half. Unfortunately, the first goal conceded by Al-Ahli today was pretty much a reward for Al-Nassr. He scored the 2nd goal of the match in the 89th minute.

Merih Demiral- 5/10

Merih Demiral was a great CB partner for Ibanez today. As the team adapted to a 5-man defense as the game went on, he played a deeper role in the defense.

Mohammed Majrashi- 5.5/10

Mohammed Majrashi was the busiest player in Al-Ahli today. Even though he was given the green light to go forward, after his team conceded the first goal, he had to carry out his defensive duties.

Matteo Dams- 5/10

Like Merih Demiral, Matteo Dams had to play a deeper role as Al-Ahli approached the game with a 5-man defense tactic. He ensured caution in the defense line along with his teammates after conceding the first goal.

Midfielders

Wenderson Galeno- 5/10

Both the fans and the opposition were caught off guard when Al-Ahli adapted to a 5-man defense, and Wenderson Galeno played the role of a left-back. Given that Al-Ahli had to focus on their defensive duties more due to constant attacks from Al-Nassr, it was a good decision from the manager.

Enzo Millot- 6/10

Enzo Millot was one of the best players for Al-Ahli today. In the 24 total touches in the first half, he ensured 100% passing accuracy. Moreover, he bagged the assist for Franck Kessie goal.

Franck Kessie- 7/10

Franck Kessie had a quiet performance in the midfield for Al-Ahli for the majority of the first half. However, his lack of presence and involvement in the midfield was repaid with interest when he leveled the score for his team in the 51st minute with an important goal.

Riyadh Mahrez- 6/10

While not easily noticed, Riyadh Mahrez had a great game in the first half. The midfielder ensured 91% passing accuracy throughout the first half. He won almost half of his ground duels, and his dribbling at the flank was sharp.

Forwards

Ivan Toney- 5/10

While Ivan Toney had a lot of confidence coming to this important fixture against Al-Nassr, he was one of the players in the game who was less effective in the first half. He was the first player to pick up a booking today, having received a yellow card in the 13th minute.

Firas Al-Buraikan- 5/10

Firas Al-Buraikan had just as average a game as Ivan Toney. The forward has barely seen any good deliveries. He had a total of 8 touches in the game in the first half. While he won half of his ground duels, he gave away the ball 3 times.

Substitutions

Saad Yaslam Balobaid- 4/10

Saad Yaslam Balobaid came onto the match in the 78th minute to replace Dams.

Manager

Matthias Jaissle- 5.5/10

Even though Matthias Jaissle was happy with his team's tenacity to chase the game and score the equalizer, he would have certainly hoped to get a lead in the game and defend it till the 90th minute.

Sportsdunia Player of the Match is Cristiano Ronaldo.