Portuguese football may have just taken a major symbolic stage by welcoming Cristiano Ronaldo Junior in its ranks, son of the legendary Portuguese striker. At just 14 years old, the young player has just been summoned for the first time in the national team under 15, marking a striking parallel with the early trajectory of his illustrious father. An expected event, but still impressive by its precocity.
CR7, proud and moved father
Cristiano Ronaldo, now 40 years old and still active in Al-Nassr, shared his pride on social networks when he saw his son integrating the Portuguese selection of U-15s. “I'm proud of you, my son”he wrote, accompanied by a moving photo where father and son both appear dressed in the Portuguese jersey. The fivefold Ballon d'Or, an absolute record holder of goals with Portugal (219 selections, 136 achievements), thus sees his inheritance extending before his eyes, with his son who follows his steps exactly.
Ronaldo's son in the footsteps of Daron.
This first call in U-15 selection is all the more symbolic since Cristiano Ronaldo himself had started his international career exactly in this age category in 2001. Today, Ronaldo Junior is therefore perfectly on his family walking board, or even slightly in advance. His early talent was quickly spotted at the Al-Nassr Academy, where he stood out regularly.
A promising first step for Ronaldo Jr
Cristiano Ronaldo Jr will play his first international games at the Vlatko Markovic tournament in Croatia, between May 13 and 18, facing England, Greece and Japan. A great opportunity for the young Ronaldo to demonstrate his qualities and start writing his own story in the colors of his country.
Cristiano Ronaldo had already mentioned the possibility, a little crazy, to play one day alongside his son before permanently hanging up the crampons. From now on, this scenario may no longer be a simple hypothesis, but a credible perspective as the progress of young Ronaldo seems fast and impressive.
