Cristiano Junior “starts” the challenge of playing with his father: “It’s more in his hands”!

Cristiano Ronaldo’s son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jrmakes his official debut with the Portugal U16 National Team on Thursday as part of the tournament “Confederations Cup”which runs from October 30 to November 4.

THE 15 year old striker he plays in the academies of Al Nasr, the team his father also plays for, and aspires to make it all the way to the Saudi Arabian club’s first team. While the prospect of sharing the pitch with his father seems remote, it is not impossible: Ronaldo’s contract ends in 2027, when his son will be 17 – an age at which several footballers have already made their professional debuts.

Ronaldo himself has stated: “I’d love to play with him, but it’s not something I’m particularly concerned about. We’ll see. That possibility is more in his hands than mine. The years go by and at some point I will have to retire».

Cristiano Jr, who joined Al Nasr in 2023, is a dynamic striker who prefers to start on the left side of the attack. Despite the difficulties that the children of famous athletes often face, Ronaldo does not hesitate to compare himself to his son: “He is very competitive, just like I was when I was young. He doesn’t like to lose. I believe he will become like me, I am 100% sure. I show him some things, but it will be what he wants. I will always support him».

With his technical training, speed and determination, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. seems to have all the makings to follow in his father’s footsteps – perhaps even share them on the same pitch.