It’s official for Cristiano Ronaldo Junior

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By: Manu Tournoux

It's official for Cristiano Ronaldo Junior

Cristiano Ronaldo Junior, the son of “CR7”, is called up for the first time in his young career with the Portugal U17s.

Would Cristiano Ronaldo’s rant have paid off? A month after showing his dissatisfaction at not seeing his young boy summoned to the Portugal U17s, according to Recordthe star striker of Al-Nassr (41 years old) can have a smile.

“Cristianinho” figures well in the list of Seleçao nuggets who will play in the qualifications for the next Under-17 Euro. Coach Filipe Ramos selected the striker among the 23 players summoned for this gathering. A big first for him.

Already 5 goals with Portugal

Aged 16, Cristiano Junior made his debut for Portugal in May 2025 and already has 13 caps, with the U15s (4 matches) then the U16s (9 matches). Author of 5 goals, the eldest son of “CR7” is the pride of his five-time Ballon d’Or father.

While he usually plays in Saudi Arabia, among the young people of Cristiano Ronaldo’s club, this call-up will give him additional exposure. The Portuguese U17s will face Andorra (November 11), Bulgaria (November 14) and Serbia (November 17).

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.