Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. Earns First Portugal U15 Call-Up, Makes Father Proud

Cristiano Ronaldo’s legacy continues—this time, through his son.

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., fondly known as Cristaninho, has officially been called up to the Portugal Under-15 national team for the first time. The 14-year-old forward, currently playing for Al-Nassr's youth team in Saudi Arabia, received the prestigious invitation on Tuesday.

Despite his young age, Cristiano Jr. already boasts an impressive youth résumé, having played for academies at Manchester United and Juventus, mirroring the path of his famous father.

Ronaldo, clearly emotional and proud, shared a snapshot of the call-up on social media, captioning it simply:
“Proud of you, son.”

Cristaninho is expected to represent Portugal U15 at the Vlatko Markovic youth tournament in Croatia, set to take place between May 13–18, where the young Selecao will face Japan, Greece, and England.

👏 Opinion: A Legacy in the Making or Just a Proud Dad Moment?

While the world watches for the “next Ronaldo,” we must remember Cristiano Jr. is carving out his own path—and doing it under unimaginable pressure. The name on the back of his shirt brings expectations, but his skill and dedication will determine whether he steps out of his father’s shadow or simply follows his footsteps.

This call-up isn’t just a family milestone—it’s a moment that adds heart to the footballing world. Seeing Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d’Or winner and European champion, beam with pride over his son is a reminder: even legends are fathers first.

⚽ Will Cristiano Jr. rise to match or even surpass his father's legendary career? Time—and the pitch—will tell.