Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. Shines on Portugal U15 Debut, Attracts European Giants

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., aged 14, made his debut for Portugal U15 at the Vlatko Markovic Tournament, impressing during a 4-1 win over Japan. His performance caught the attention of over 15 European clubs, including Bayern, Dortmund, Juventus, and Manchester United. Backed by proud messages from his father and grandmother, his football journey is off to a flying start.

When the name Cristiano Ronaldo is mentioned, greatness follows and now his son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., is beginning to build his own footballing story. At just 14, the youngster made his debut for Portugal's U15 national team at the Vlatko Markovic International Tournament in Croatia, where he played a brief but impressive role in a 4–1 win over Japan. This appearance sparked interest from more than 15 top European clubs, including Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Inter Milan, Juventus, and his father’s former club, Manchester United.

Cristiano Jr., who currently plays for Al Nassr’s youth team in Saudi Arabia, featured as a left winger—just like his father did early in his career. Scouts from elite clubs, including RB Salzburg and Hoffenheim, tracked his performance closely, with many already seeing him as a star in the making.

His father, Cristiano Ronaldo, congratulated him with a heartfelt message on Instagram, while his grandmother, Dolores Aveiro, also celebrated his international debut. As Portugal prepares for more U15 fixtures against Greece and England, all eyes are on “Cristianinho.” Though his journey has only just begun, there is already intense excitement about his potential to follow in his father’s legendary footsteps and make a mark on global football.