Jorge Jesus assures that he is not worried about João Félix’s lack of goals.

Jorge Jesus, the charismatic Portuguese coach, is determined to maintain his faith in João Félix, despite the notable goal drought the young forward is experiencing in 2026. After a standout year in 2025 where he was the top scorer in the Saudi league, Félix has seen his streak interrupted, while Cristiano Ronaldo, his teammate, has not only surpassed him on the scoring list but continues to shine, having contributed another goal in Al Nassr’s recent overwhelming 5-0 victory against Al Najma.

Félix’s lack of goals coincides with a less favorable phase for the team, which started the new year with three consecutive defeats, resulting in the loss of the league leadership. However, under Jesus’s leadership, Al Nassr has managed to reclaim first place and now boasts an impressive 11 consecutive victories across all competitions. This return to the top is not solely due to Ronaldo’s prowess but also to Félix’s creative ability, who, despite the drought, has been crucial with five assists in the last nine matches, positioning himself as the leader in this statistic.

Asked about the lack of goals from his protégé, Jorge Jesus emphasized the importance of João Félix’s role in the team’s dynamics. “João [Félix] is a creator, he is the player who provides the most assists and goals to the team and to the players who play in front of him, like [Sadio] Mané, [Cristiano] Ronaldo, and [Kingsley] Coman, but he is also a finisher. He has very advanced technical quality,” Jesus explained after Wednesday’s match.

The coach expressed confidence that Félix’s less productive phase is only temporary. “He started the league by scoring many goals, and now he has created numerous opportunities for the team to score, countless assists… I’m not very worried about that because I know he is a creator. He is a creator of solutions for the team. Therefore, as long as he continues to create the solutions he has been creating, I am extremely satisfied with his performance. Sooner or later, he will start scoring goals again,” he assured.

With Jesus’s words resonating, the anticipation surrounding João Félix is growing. Al Nassr fans are eagerly awaiting the moment when the young talent will shine as a scorer again, while the team continues its rise in the league. Félix’s ability to create plays and assists could be the fuel that keeps the flame of victory alive for Al Nassr in this competitive season.