Cristiano dos Santos, the 14-year-old son of football legend Cristiano Ronaldo, earned his first call-up to Portugal’s Under-15 squad on Tuesday, following in his father’s footsteps at Al-Nassr and former clubs Manchester United and Juventus. He’ll compete in a Croatian youth tournament.
On May 6, 2025, Cristiano dos Santos, eldest son of five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo, was named to Portugal’s Under-15 squad for the Vlatko Markovic youth tournament in Croatia, scheduled for May 13-18, as reported by ESPN.
Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., mirroring his father’s path, plays for Al-Nassr’s youth team in Saudi Arabia and previously trained with Manchester United and Juventus academies, where Ronaldo starred. The Selecao Under-15s will face Japan, Greece, and England, offering Cristiano Jr. a chance to shine internationally.
Cristiano dos Santos, the son of Cristiano Ronaldo, has been called up to Portugal's U-15 squad this month 🇵🇹
He is also eligible for the U.S. (his birthplace) and Spain (raised in the country during childhood) 👀 pic.twitter.com/GSP9CFCTGg
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) May 6, 2025Ronaldo, 40, Real Madrid’s all-time top scorer and a Portugal international who won Euro 2016, has five children. His son’s call-up, celebrated on X as a “legacy moment,” underscores the Ronaldo family’s enduring football influence, with fans noting Cristiano Jr.’s potential to emulate his father’s flair.
Cristiano Jr.’s selection highlights his rising talent, honed at elite clubs, and aligns with Ronaldo’s storied career, including 208 international caps and 145 goals, per UEFA. The tournament in Croatia, a proving ground for young stars, could mark the start of Cristiano Jr.’s journey, with analysts on Sky Sports praising his technical skills and work ethic, traits inherited from his father.
Cristiano dos Santos, the eldest son of five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo, was called up to the Portugal Under-15 squad for the first time on Tuesday. https://t.co/sIHxBJJ7k5 pic.twitter.com/kGjqb07JjF
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) May 6, 2025Cristiano dos Santos’ first call-up to Portugal’s Under-15 squad on May 6, 2025, marks a milestone for the 14-year-old son of Cristiano Ronaldo, set to compete in Croatia’s youth tournament. Following in his father’s footsteps at Al-Nassr, Manchester United, and Juventus, his debut sparks anticipation for a new chapter in the Ronaldo legacy. Football fans await his international performance.
