Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. scores for the Portuguese Under-16 national team and the Spanish newspaper says: ‘It reminded him of his father’

The son of legend Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring in the victory over Wales in the Federations Cup this Saturday

The first goal of Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. for Portuguese national team The Under 16 player has already drawn comparisons to his father. The young striker, son of the legend Cristiano Ronaldoopened the scoring in the 3-0 win over Wales this Saturday in the Federations Cup, a tournament held in Türkiye.

In Spain, the newspaper Sign reflected on the 15-year-old’s achievements and also compared him to his father, a Real Madrid idol.

“His calm and confident celebration inevitably recalled that of his father,” the Spanish newspaper said.

Another Spanish newspaper that highlighted the Portuguese striker’s performance was Al. “At just 15 years old, Cristianinho already plays in a category higher than his and does so with distinction, in the purest Christian style.”

In the 41st minute of the first half, Portugal’s number 23 proved effective in finishing, with a first-time shot after a through pass, and scored the goal that paved the way for victory against the Welsh.

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— Portugal (@selecaoportugal) November 1, 2025

Like his father, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. plays for Al Nassr, from Saudi Arabia, in the Under 15 category. With spells in the youth teams of Juventus and Manchester United, he is considered a promising player in Portuguese football.

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. and Portugal’s next match in the Federations Cup will be against England next Tuesday.

Source: Terra

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