Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., the 15-year-old son of Portuguese football icon Cristiano Ronaldo, has made headlines after scoring his first international goal for Portugal’s Under-16 team in their 3-0 victory over Wales at the Football Federations Cup in Side, Turkey.
The young forward, who started the match, opened the scoring in the 42nd minute with a composed close-range finish that reflected his father’s clinical instincts. His performance demonstrated both confidence and maturity beyond his years, drawing praise from fans and coaches alike.
Ronaldo Jr. was substituted in the 62nd minute after a strong display that helped Portugal dominate proceedings and secure their second win in Group B, moving them closer to the tournament’s knockout stages.
This moment marks another significant milestone in his budding football career, coming just two days after his international debut in Portugal’s 2-0 victory over hosts Turkey.
Having previously trained with academies linked to Real Madrid, Juventus, Manchester United, and currently playing in Al Nassr’s youth setup in Saudi Arabia, Ronaldo Jr. continues to follow closely in his father’s footsteps on the international stage.
Football fans are already drawing comparisons between father and son, but for now, Cristiano Jr. is beginning to carve out his own name in the game one goal at a time.