 On 14 August 2016, he scored twice against Al-Ettifaq at the opening of 2016–17 season, with this brace he was the fastest foreigner player in the world who passes the 50 goals mark in only 45 League games.On 21 October 2016, Al-Ahli lost the second match in the league for the first time in two years against Al Nassr FC.It was also the first match in which he didn't score any goal.