Cristiano Ronaldo’s Son Debuts for Portugal U-15

A Proud Moment for the Ronaldo Family

Cristiano Ronaldo’s eldest son, Cristiano dos Santos, has made his debut for the Portugal U-15 football team. The legendary footballer, a five-time Ballon d’Or winner, shared the exciting news on Instagram.

Walking in His Father’s Footsteps

Just like his father, 14-year-old Dos Santos plays for Al Nassr’s youth team in Saudi Arabia. He has also spent time at Juventus and Manchester United, two of Ronaldo’s former clubs.

Tough Competition Ahead for Portugal U-15

The Portugal U-15 team will face Japan, Greece, and England at the Vlatko Markovic youth tournament in Croatia from May 13 to 18. Ronaldo expressed his pride on Instagram, writing, “Proud of you, son.”

Cristiano dos Santos’ Football Journey

Dos Santos joined Al Nassr from Manchester United in 2023, following his father’s departure from Old Trafford. Before that, he represented Juventus at the youth level and excelled in the Saudi Arabian youth division after moving to Al Nassr. Dos Santos has also trained at the Real Madrid academy.

An Impressive Goal-Scoring Record

According to a BBC report, Dos Santos scored an impressive 58 goals in a season during his time with Juventus. He also played alongside Wayne Rooney’s son, Kai, at Manchester United during Ronaldo’s second stint with the English club.

Eligible to Represent Multiple Countries

Dos Santos is eligible to play for the United States, his birth country, and Spain due to Ronaldo’s residency when he played for Real Madrid.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Record with Portugal

Ronaldo is Portugal’s all-time top scorer with 136 goals. He led Portugal to victory in the Euro 2016 championship and the 2019 Nations League.