Ivan Toney marked a milestone 100th appearance for Al-Ahli with two clinical finishes, yet the English striker could not prevent a 3-2 defeat to Al-Qadsiah in the Saudi Pro League on Tuesday. Playing at Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam, Al-Ahli conceded three goals in the first half before mounting a spirited second-half comeback through their talismanic forward.
Toney struck in the 63rd and 82nd minutes to narrow the gap, but Al-Qadsiah held firm to secure all three points in round six of the competition. The brace extended his league-leading goal tally to eight for the season, maintaining a four-goal cushion over Sergej Milinkovic-Savic of Al-Hilal in the race for the Golden Boot. Since joining from Brentford during summer 2024, the 28-year-old has been virtually unstoppable in Saudi football's top division.
Dominant Goal-Scoring Record
Across all competitions for Al-Ahli, Toney has now accumulated an extraordinary 96 goal contributions—comprising 80 goals and 16 assists—according to Opta data. No other player in the Saudi Pro League has matched his impact since his arrival. His performances have positioned him as one of the league's standout attackers, though individual accolades have remained elusive. He finished runner-up to Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr two seasons ago and behind Mexico's Julián Quiñones last campaign in the race for the division's top scorer.
The defeat marks a setback in Al-Ahli's season, but Toney's continued excellence offers hope for a strong finish. His ability to influence matches through goals and creativity has made him indispensable to the Jeddah club's attacking setup, and his pursuit of a maiden Saudi Pro League Golden Boot continues with several rounds still to play.
