RJulian Quiñones, who is awaiting a reconciliation with coach Javier Aguirre, has raised his hand to show that he is eligible to be called up to the Mexican national team for the 2026 World Cup. His performances for Al-Qadisiyah in the Saudi league have put him in the shadow of Cristiano Ronaldo.
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That’s not an exaggeration. Chiones is attracting attention as he surpasses the Portuguese player in terms of scoring rankings. The Colombian player grabbed attention with his hat-trick in the victory over Al-Oqdoud. His three goals also put him in second place in the scoring rankings with 21 goals, two fewer than leader Ivan Toney of England, and three more than third-placed Cristiano with 18 goals.
Ivan Toni (Al Ahly): 23 goals Julian Quiñones (Al Qadisiya): 21 goals Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nasr): 18 goals
The three compete for the title of top scorer. However, as has been the case with recent matches, it looks like the fight will be between Tony and Chiones. Meanwhile, Yulian has shown that he is experiencing a special moment in Saudi football that will allow him to arrive in rhythm and aim for the World Cup. Of course, as long as coach Aguirre takes him into account.
Chiones, positive reinforcement for Al Qadisiyah
The season the Mexican is experiencing has been fruitful for the team. His performances on the pitch are not only reflected in his goals, but also in his contribution to positioning the club as one of the most competitive clubs in the tournament.
He has scored 14 goals in the 19 games he has played this season. Al Qadisiya are fourth overall with 50 points. He has scored three hat-tricks in this competition.
Ivan Toney, the unsung hero of the Saudi league
The top scorer is the English striker from Al Ahly. His career in England was uneven. He played for nine teams from 2013 to 2024, but was never able to establish himself as a solid or consistent player. He has bounced around between the 4th, 3rd and 2nd divisions as well as the Premier League.
In 2021, he had to choose between the Jamaican and England national teams. He chose to represent England. At the time, it was said that he had made a mistake because the opportunity would never present itself. However, a good performance in the Saudi league opened the door for a possible World Cup call-up. So far, Toney has scored 46 goals in two seasons, a figure that gives him at least a chance of making a substitute appearance at the World Cup.
