Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. Makes International Debut with Portugal U-15, Wearing His Father's Iconic Number 7

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., the 14-year-old son of football legend Cristiano Ronaldo, has officially begun his international career with the Portugal U-15 national team. He made his debut in a youth tournament in Croatia on May 13, 2025, during a match against Japan. Ronaldo Jr. started the game on the bench but was substituted in the 54th minute, with Portugal already leading 3-0 thanks to a hat-trick from young forward Rafael Cabral.

What made the debut even more special was Ronaldo Jr.'s choice of wearing the number 7 jersey, a number that has been synonymous with his father's legendary career. This moment felt symbolic, as it represented the passing of a footballing legacy from father to son. Before the match, Ronaldo Jr. was seen mimicking his father’s iconic free-kick stance, which further emphasized the connection to the legacy he is beginning to build for himself.

The debut was also witnessed by Ronaldo Jr.'s grandmother, Maria Dolores, who showed her support from the sidelines. Ronaldo Jr. will next face Greece and England in the Vlatko Markovic tournament, marking the beginning of what could be a promising international career. As the son of one of football's greatest, Ronaldo Jr. is already following in his father's footsteps, having played for youth teams at Juventus and Manchester United before joining Al-Nassr’s academy. Cristiano Ronaldo expressed his pride on social media, sharing a heartfelt message to his son, reinforcing his dream of someday playing together on the same team.

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