Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., the 14-year-old son of football legend Cristiano Ronaldo, has earned his first call-up to Portugal’s Under-15 national team. This significant milestone in his budding football career sees him following in his father’s illustrious footsteps.
Currently playing for Al-Nassr’s youth academy in Saudi Arabia, Ronaldo Jr. has previously been part of youth setups at Real Madrid, Juventus, and Manchester United. Notably, during his time at Juventus, he reportedly scored 58 goals in a single season .
Despite being born in California and having eligibility to represent the United States or Spain, Ronaldo Jr. has chosen to play for Portugal, aligning with his father’s national allegiance .
His debut for the Portugal U15 team is set to take place during the Vlatko Marković International Tournament in Croatia, scheduled from May 13 to May 18. Portugal will face teams from Japan, Greece, and England in the group stages .
Cristiano Ronaldo Sr., still active with Portugal’s national team at age 40, has expressed immense pride in his son’s achievement. He shared the news on social media, celebrating this new chapter in their family’s football legacy .
As the young Ronaldo embarks on his international journey, fans and pundits alike will be watching closely to see how he develops and whether he can emulate the success of his father.
