Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. has officially started his football journey in Portugal, following in the footsteps of his legendary father. The young talent hopes to shine on the pitch just like Ronaldo did, beginning a new chapter in his football dream.
Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. Begins His Football Dream with Portugal U-15 Team
Following in His Father’s Footsteps
Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., the son of legendary footballer Cristiano , is starting to make his mark in the football world. Just like his father, he is playing as a forward and scoring goals for his team. Now, he has reached a big, milestone in his young career—he has been called up to play for Portugal’s Under-15 national team.
A Proud Moment for the Ronaldo Family
Ronaldo Jr. has been performing well for the Under-15 team of Al Nassr, the same club where his father plays in Saudi Arabia. His strong performances in recent matches caught the attention of Portugal U-15 coach Joao Santos. The coach selected him for a 22-member national team squad, and now Ronaldo Jr. will wear the Portugal jersey, just like his famous father.
Cristiano, who is Portugal’s all-time leading goal scorer with 136 goals in 219 matches, is proud of his son. He showed his joy on social media by writing, “I’m proud of you.”
Big Stage Awaits in Croatia
Cristiano Jr. will play for Portugal in the Vlatko Markovic International Tournament, which will be held in Croatia from May 13 to 18. Portugal will face strong teams such as Japan, Greece, and England during the tournament. This will be a great opportunity for the young Ronaldo to test his skills on an international stage.
Interestingly, Ronaldo Jr. is eligible to play for other countries too. He could choose to play for the United States, Spain, England, or Cape Verde, but he has decided to represent his father’s country, Portugal, for now.
Could Father and Son Play Together?
There’s one exciting question that fans all over the world are asking: Could Cristiano Ronaldo and his son play together for the Portugal national team one day?
CR7, who is now 40 years old, is still playing international football. He has not announced any plans to retire soon. There is a chance that he may still be playing during the next World Cup in 2026, which will take place in the United States. CR7 has already won the UEFA Euro Cup with Portugal but has yet to win a World Cup. This could be one of his last major goals. This will be a great opportunity for the young Ronaldo to test his skills on an international stage.
When asked about playing with his son, Ronaldo responded positively:
“I want it to happen. I would love it. But it’s not like I won’t be able to sleep at night if it doesn’t happen. Let’s see what happens. It’s not in my hands anymore.”
This shows that while Ronaldo is excited about the idea, he knows it will depend on time, performance, and decisions from the football authorities.
A Bright Future Ahead
Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. has a long road ahead, but starting with the Portugal U-15 team is a big first step. With his talent, strong work ethic, and guidance from one of the greatest footballers of all time—his father—he has every chance to shine.
Fans of football and followers of the Ronaldo family will be watching closely as the young forward begins his international journey. Will he reach the same heights as his father? Only time will tell, but the dream has officially begun.
