English striker Ivan Toni, star of Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahli club, wrote a new and golden chapter in the club's history and the Saudi Professional League after breaking the all-time record for the most goals scored in a single season while wearing the "Royal" jersey. Toni reached his 31st goal during the 2015-2026 season, surpassing the legendary record that had stood for a decade in the name of Syrian striker Omar Al-Somah, who scored 27 goals in the 2015-2016 season.
This remarkable achievement comes amidst the significant transformation of the Saudi League, which has become a destination for the world's top football stars. Since the launch of the project to attract international talent, the level of competition has risen unprecedentedly, making breaking records more challenging. In this context, Ivan Toni's arrival at Al-Ahli was a strategic move that bolstered the team's ambitions to return to the podium. Breaking the record of a club legend like Omar Al-Somah, considered one of the greatest goalscorers in the history of both the club and the league, gives Toni's achievement special historical weight and places him among the top scorers for the Green Castle (Al-Ahli).
The impact of this record extends beyond the individual level, impacting the team and the competition as a whole. Domestically, Toni's exceptional performance has given Al-Ahli a formidable attacking force, significantly boosting their chances of seriously competing for the league title. In the Roshan League, Toni has set a new standard for strikers, also topping the list of players with the most direct goal contributions at 37, surpassing a host of international stars. Internationally, this brilliance once again highlights the strength and appeal of the Saudi League, confirming that top players can achieve both individual and collective success on Saudi pitches.
Toni's success was no accident; it was the result of his exceptional technical and physical abilities. The English striker is a complete goalscorer; he doesn't just finish attacks inside the penalty area, but also actively contributes to building play and moving outside the box to create space for his teammates. His ability to score with both feet and his head, coupled with his precision in executing set pieces, made him a nightmare for opposing defenses. With this historic performance, Ivan Toni not only etched his name in Al-Ahly's history books but also won the hearts of the Al-Ahly fans, who saw in him the new attacking leader capable of carrying the team to glory.
