JAKARTA - Ivan Toney scored a hat-trick on Friday, February 20, 2026, for Al Ahli and led the race for the Golden Boot in the Saudi Pro League.
Toney had a rare miss, failing to convert a penalty when his trademark shot was saved by the opposition goalkeeper and he also failed to score from a rebound.
However, Toney had a second chance from the penalty spot which he converted calmly in the match against Al Najma.
His first goal came from close range when he headed home a cross and his second was a sharp volley from the edge of the area, before he completed a hat-trick with a penalty.
It was his third hat-trick this season. The 29-year-old hopes his goal-scoring form can convince Thomas Tuchel to take him to the 2026 World Cup with the England national team.
"It would be a dream to play there. Everyone dreams of it. Imagine if we win the World Cup? That would be a national pride."
"You have a little vision of what could happen, those kind of things. If that comes true, it would be a big blessing."
"My job is to keep scoring goals and hopefully that gives me the best chance of being there (2026 World Cup)," Toney, who has seven appearances for England, told Sky Sports News.
The goal clearly threatens Cristiano Ronaldo in the hunt for the Golden Boot this season. The Portuguese star is the top scorer in the Saudi Pro League for the last two seasons.
Two days after Toney's hat-trick, Ronaldo added to his goal tally with a brace for Al Nassr as they beat Al Hazem 4-0 on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Only, Ronaldo's 20 goals have not been able to surpass Toney's 23 goals so far. Fortunately, the English striker did not add a goal when Al Ahli beat Damac with a narrow score of 1-0 on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 WIB.
Meanwhile, Ronaldo has the opportunity to add to his goal tally when Al Nassr return to action on Thursday, February 26, 2026, early morning WIB, against Al Najma.
Ronaldo's goal was deflected as he missed two league games due to a dispute with the Public Investment Fund (PIF), but has now returned.
He is now third on the list of top scorers behind Toney (23 goals) and Julian Quinones of Al Qadsiah with 22 goals.
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