Quinones and Toney Battle Ronaldo for Roshn Saudi League Golden Boot
The race for the 2025-26 Roshn Saudi League (RSL) golden boot is heating up, with Julian Quinones of Al Qadsiah and Ivan Toney of Al Ahli emerging as strong contenders to challenge Cristiano Ronaldo’s dominance. As of January 27, 2026, both Quinones and Toney lead the league with 24 goals apiece, while Ronaldo trails closely behind.
Similar Journeys, Shared Success
Both Quinones and Toney arrived in the RSL ahead of the 2024-25 season and quickly established themselves as prolific goalscorers, each netting over 20 goals in their debut seasons. Through 25 rounds of the 2025-26 RSL, Toney holds a slight edge in overall career goals with 47, compared to Quinones’ 44. Toney also leads in assists, with nine to Quinones’ seven.
Toney: Al Ahli’s Main Attacking Force
Ivan Toney carries a significant scoring burden for Al Ahli, with his 24 goals accounting for nearly 50 percent of his team’s total of 49 goals. Al Ahli’s next-highest scorer, Riyad Mahrez, has only four goals. The team’s performance is heavily reliant on Toney, scoring two or more goals in only two of the eight matches he hasn’t found the net.
Quinones and Retegui: A Deadly Partnership for Al Qadsiah
In contrast to Toney’s individual reliance, Julian Quinones benefits from a strong attacking partnership with Mateo Retegui, who is also on track for a 20-goal season with 15 goals. This dynamic duo has netted 39 of Al Qadsiah’s 59 RSL goals this season, forming the division’s most lethal attacking combination, surpassing even the Ronaldo-Joao Felix pairing at Al Nassr.
Rodgers’ Impact on Al Qadsiah’s Attack
Since Brendan Rodgers took charge of Al Qadsiah in December, the team’s attack has flourished, scoring 43 of their 59 goals during his 16 matches in charge. Quinones has been particularly prolific under Rodgers, scoring 18 of his 24 goals during this period. No other club has scored more goals during the same timeframe and only Toney has netted more than Quinones.
Statistical Breakdown
While both players are highly effective, Toney boasts a superior conversion rate, scoring 24 goals from 71 shots (33% conversion rate), compared to Quinones’ 25% (24 goals from 95 shots). Toney also edges Quinones in chances created (16 to 13) and “big chances” created (five each). Notably, one-third of Toney’s goals (eight) have come from the penalty spot, while Quinones has scored only one penalty goal.
Upcoming Clash: Al Qadsiah vs. Al Ahli
The individual duel between Quinones and Toney will intensify on Friday when Al Qadsiah hosts Al Ahli in a crucial Matchweek 26 fixture. This match holds significant implications for both teams’ championship aspirations and provides an opportunity for the two strikers to solidify their claim as the RSL’s top goalscorer. Both players also have 2026 FIFA World Cup ambitions, adding another layer of importance to their performance.