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Cristiano Ronaldo’s son earns maiden Portugal Under-16s call-up
Oct 21 2025 09:39 · By onefootball.com
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Cristiano Ronaldo’s son has been called up to Portugal’s Under-16 squad for the first time.
Fifteen-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, who is at Saudi Arabia side Al-Nassr where his father plays, has been included in a 22-player squad for the Federations Cup Tournament in Turkey .
The youth tournament will feature matches against teams from Turkey, Wales and England between October 30 and November 4.
His selection comes after he was called up for Portugal Under-15s in May and his progression continues the prospect of him sharing a pitch with his father.
Cristiano Ronaldo Jr has also spent time in the youth set-up at Juventus and Manchester United, his father having played for both clubs before moving to the Saudi Pro League in December 2022.
Ronaldo, who made his debut for the under-15s in 2001, has won 223 caps and scored 143 goals for Portugal , both world records in men’s international football.