Cristiano Ronaldo is highly regarded in Saudi Arabia: "He's like LeBron James". Cristiano Ronaldo is a rookie in Saudi Arabian football. At this point, everyone seems to be on the same page.
Cristiano Ronaldo arrived in Saudi Arabia at the end of 2022 and quickly made a name for himself. Cristiano Ronaldo has not only established himself on the pitch, but has also adapted to Saudi culture with ease. In fact, his signing with Riyadh Victory raised the profile of the Saudi league. In an interview with Sky Sports, Michael Emenalo, sporting director of the Saudi Pro League, paid tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo, who excelled in the Saudi Pro League.
"As the manager of this league, I am very grateful for everything he has brought to the table. Cristiano Ronaldo is an outstanding example in our industry and he was one of the first players to actively invest in himself as a professional product. What he's doing at his age is just like LeBron James, it's very unique. We are really proud of him and personally, I have a lot of respect for his contribution to our league. He was challenged here. He went through a lot of lows and came back and improved his game. His level of talent justifies him as a world-class player. He's one of the best players of all time, and he has a world-class mentality that rivals world-class talent...... He's a great newcomer to the league," he said.