AFCON 2025
Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., the 14-year-old son of Portuguese football legend, Cristiano Ronaldo, made his debut for Portugal’s Under-15 national team in a 4-1 victory over Japan at the Vlatko Markovic International Tournament in Croatia.
Entering the match in the 54th minute, Ronaldo Jr. donned the iconic No. 7 jersey, mirroring his father’s famed number. While he didn’t score, his presence on the field was notable, especially as he struck his father’s signature free-kick pose during warm-ups.
His grandmother, Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro, attended the match, proudly supporting her grandson while wearing Cristiano Ronaldo’s 2010 World Cup shirt.
The match saw a standout performance from Rafael Cabral of Braga, who scored a hat-trick, leading Portugal to victory.
Ronaldo Jr., currently part of Al-Nassr’s youth team in Saudi Arabia, has previously played for youth squads at Juventus and Manchester United.
Cristiano Ronaldo expressed his pride on social media, sharing a heartfelt message celebrating his son’s achievement.
Portugal’s U15 team will continue their participation in the tournament with upcoming matches against Greece on May 14 and England on May 16.
This debut marks a significant step in Ronaldo Jr.’s budding football career, as he follows in the footsteps of his illustrious father.
