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'Best young player to ever go to Saudi' - Jhon Duran hailed after scoring incredible solo goal for Al-Nassr as €77m signing outshines Cristiano Ronaldo with four goals in first two games

Saudi Pro League

Al-Wehda

Al Nassr FC

Al Ahli

Al Qadasiya

<p>The 10 men of Al-Nassr secured a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/jhon-duran-al-nassr-brace-ivan-toney-late-equaliser-cristiano-ronaldo-hooked-nervy-win-over-al-ahli/bltfe9262ac57748ef2" target="_blank">hard-fought win at Al-Ahli</a> in the Saudi Pro League on Thursday, thanks in no small part to Duran's brace. The second, in particular, was a beauty as he beat two players before slotting home late on. As a result, the 21-year-old was lauded by many on social media.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Alongside a video of Duran's brilliant goal, @Piquelme21 posted on X: "Jhon Duran might be the best young player to ever go to Saudi."</p><p>@SamiRmcf15 tweeted: "Duran is the best forward Cristiano played with in last 6-7 years. It's crazy man. Crazy crazy baller."</p><p>@CFC_Janty commented: "Ronaldo finally has another attacker who steps up when he doesn’t score. Thank you Jhon Duran."</p><p>@totalcristiano put: "WHAT A F*CKING PLAYER," and @UniqueRiggers added: "That leagues too easy for Duran."</p><p></p>

WHAT THE FANS ARE SAYING

<p>Duran swapped Aston Villa for Al-Nassr in a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/why-aston-villa-cash-in-on-eur77m-jhon-duran-striker-completes-lucrative-al-nassr-switch/blta0eb68322cfc6920" target="_blank">€77million (£64.5m/$80m)</a> transfer and so far he is proving to be an excellent purchase. He now has four goals in two games and is currently outshining team-mate Ronaldo. The Colombian may also be the missing piece for Al-Nassr in their bid for trophies. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Al-Nassr are back in AFC Champions League action on Monday when they face Persepolis. Duran will hope to be amongst the goals again for that away trip.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

'Best young player to ever go to Saudi' - Jhon Duran hailed after scoring incredible solo goal for Al-Nassr as €77m signing outshines Cristiano Ronaldo with four goals in first two games | Goal.com

Jhon Duran has been hailed as the &quot;best young player to ever go to Saudi&quot; after outshining Cristiano Ronaldo in Al-Nassr&apos;s 3-2 win at Al-Ahli.

&apos;Best young player to ever go to Saudi&apos; - Jhon Duran hailed after scoring incredible solo goal for Al-Nassr as €77m signing outshines Cristiano Ronaldo with four goals in first two games

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