There is a new Ronaldo wearing the Portugal shirt, and he debuted in a silent but meaningful way this week. As Portugal’s U15’s started its Vlatko Markovic Tournament campaign with a 4-1 victory over JapanAll eyes were on a name on the bench – not because of what he did, but because of who he is.
Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., son of the Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldodid his First appearance of Portugal’s national installationComing from the bench to mark what may be the beginning of an international journey. Yet it was not just the name that attracted attention – there was also a tribute hidden in his appearance that pointed to another global icon for the game: Kylical Mbappe.
Right now 14 years oldCristiano Jr. already enters the international limelight. Although he is currently playing for Al-Nassr’s youth team in Saudi ArabiaHis call to Portugal U15S is a significant milestone in a career that has long been under development under the public eye.
He debuted under Portugal’s 4-1 victory over Japan in CroatiaComing as a second half -time in the 54th minute. The goals flowed already as he entered the plan – Rafael Cabral of Braga had received a hate trickGives Portugal a leading lead. Although Cristiano Jr. did not find the network himself, he showed encouraging characters during the last 25 minutes of the match.
💥Exclusive Cristiano Ronaldo JR debuted just for Portugal U-15 national team against Japan in Croatia at Vlatko Markovic International Tournament at Sveti Martin Na Muri.
“Congratulations to your debut for Portugal, son. Very proud of you!” Cristiano Ronaldo wrote on social media shortly after the match and beamed with pride at a distance. The game marked the first of four for Portugal in the tournament, with matches against Greece and England Next, and another opponent who will still be determined.
Footprints, but a way of its own
Cristiano Jr.’s football trip is already unique. He is Played for youth teams on Real Madrid, Juventus and Manchester UnitedIn his father’s footsteps all over Europe before settling in Al-Nassr together with Ronaldo Sr. But while the surname has drawn inevitable comparisons, the young person takes their own identity-in subtle, symbolic ways.
During training with Portugal U15’s before the tournament, Cristiano Jr. Nike Mercurial Boots carried by both his father and Kylian MbappeA feature that received attention among the Portuguese press.
The choice of boots – a MBAPPE Model with limited edition – were seen by many who A calm tribute to the French superstarWhich now plays for Real Madrid and has often talked about the influence that Cristiano Ronaldo had on his own game. The gesture, although it was small, triggered speculation about the players Cristiano Jr. Looking up to, and the style he wants to emulate on the pitch.
