Al-Nassr defender Iñigo Martínez shared warm thoughts about his teammate Cristiano Ronaldo. The experienced Spanish footballer highlighted the Portuguese star's high-level performance, his attitude toward training, and his hunger for victory.
Martínez says that anyone on the same team as Ronaldo immediately feels the heights he has reached. Cristiano's movement on the pitch, his seriousness in training, and his attention to every detail set him apart from ordinary players.
“The moment you are with Cristiano, you feel the heights he has reached. His mentality is so strong that he always demands the maximum from himself,” said Martínez.
These words explain once again why Ronaldo has remained at the top of world football for years. His success is not just about talent or physical preparation. The main difference is working on himself every day, demanding more, and not stopping at the results achieved.
Martínez noted that despite his age, Ronaldo still trains with great passion. In his opinion, the Portuguese player could have slowed down, taken it easy, or simply enjoyed the final years of his career at this stage. But Ronaldo did not choose that path.
“At this age, he could have slowed down, but he is very passionate and continues to fight for victory. Ronaldo trains like a player who has just started his career,” added the 35-year-old defender.
Indeed, Cristiano Ronaldo has conquered the greatest heights in football throughout his career. He has achieved massive results at both club and international levels. Yet, his approach to every training session with the hunger and passion of a young player remains an example for many.
At Al-Nassr, Ronaldo has a huge impact not only as a leader on the pitch but also as a mental role model within the team. His level of professionalism, demeanor, and discipline in training are like a living textbook for young players. Honestly, being on the same team as such a star is a special motivation.
Iñigo Martínez is also feeling this environment closely. The Spanish defender moved from Barcelona to Al-Nassr in the summer of 2025. For a player who gained experience in top European football, the Saudi Pro League was a new stage. However, it seems he understands how serious this project is by working alongside Ronaldo.
Ronaldo has been playing for Al-Nassr since the beginning of 2023. It is no secret that his arrival in Saudi football was a major turning point not only for the club but for the entire league. Following Cristiano's transfer, interest in the championship grew, new stars began to arrive, and Saudi football became more discussed on the international stage.
That is why Martínez's words about Ronaldo are not just simple praise. It is an assessment by one professional footballer of another great athlete's daily work. Goals, records, and trophies on the pitch are visible. But the hard work, discipline, and desire to overcome oneself every day behind them are not visible to everyone.
That is Ronaldo's greatest strength: he feels he still has something to prove. Even after all the achievements in his career, his work in training like a young player, his refusal to stop fighting for victory, and his demand for the maximum level have made him one of the most unique figures in football history.
For Al-Nassr fans, having such a leader on the team is a great joy. Because Ronaldo is not just a goalscorer; he is a figure who can change the mentality of the entire team. Martínez's words confirm exactly that.
Cristiano may be older, but his passion is still young. In football terms, the numbers on the passport are one thing, but the energy in training is a completely different story.
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