Following in his legendary father’s footsteps, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr has achieved a major milestone in his young football career — earning a call-up to the Portugal Under-16 national team for the very first time.
As Cristiano Ronaldo Sr. nears the twilight of his remarkable career, his eldest son seems ready to carry the family legacy forward on the football field.
🇵🇹 Portugal U-16 Squad for the 2025 Federations Cup
The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) has officially announced the 22-man squad for the upcoming 2025 Federations Cup. Among the selected players are Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, who plays for Al Nassr’s youth academy in Saudi Arabia, and Kaua Araujo from Brazil’s Santos FC. The remaining 20 players were chosen from Portuguese club academies.
Federations Cup Schedule
The tournament will take place in Antalya, Turkey, from October 30 to November 4, 2025.
The goal of this youth competition is to highlight emerging football talents from across Europe. All matches will be held at the Emirhan Sports Center in Antalya.
Portugal’s group stage fixtures:
- October 30 – Portugal vs Turkey
- November 1 – Portugal vs Wales
- November 4 – Portugal vs England
‘Cristianinho’ — The Next Generation Ronaldo
In Portugal, the young Ronaldo is affectionately known as “Cristianinho.” He has previously represented the Portugal U-15 team, proudly wearing his father’s iconic No. 7 jersey.
Earlier in May, Ronaldo Jr impressed fans at the Vlatko Markovic International Tournament in Croatia. After a quiet start, he delivered a standout performance in the final — scoring twice against hosts Croatia and securing a 3–2 victory for Portugal.
Currently, the young forward is developing his skills at Al Nassr’s youth academy, having previously played for the Manchester United and Juventus youth setups.
This latest call-up is not just a proud moment for the Ronaldo family but also a promising sign for the future of Portuguese football.