Like Father, Like Son: Cristiano Jr. Nets First Goal for Portugal U16s

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Cristiano Jr., son of football legend Cristiano Ronaldo, has officially stepped out of his father’s shadow — at least for one shining moment. The 15-year-old forward scored his first-ever goal for Portugal’s U16 team with a calm, clinical finish in their 3–0 win over Wales at the Federations Cup in Antalya, Turkey.

A Legacy Comes Alive in Antalya
Portugal’s U16 side continued their winning streak, securing their second straight victory of the tournament after a 2–0 opener against Turkey. The breakthrough came in the 42nd minute when Carlos Moita threaded a perfect pass through the Welsh defense.

Cristiano Jr., showing composure beyond his years — and a striking resemblance to his father’s style — slotted a low right-footed shot into the far corner.

Rafael Cabral added a brace later in the game, but the moment belonged to “Cristianinho.” For years, he’s been known primarily as Cristiano Ronaldo’s son. Now, he’s starting to build a reputation of his own.

A Football Journey Spanning Continents
Much like his father, Cristiano Jr.’s football story has already crossed borders. He’s trained with academies at Real Madrid and Juventus before joining Al-Nassr’s youth setup in Saudi Arabia — the same club where Ronaldo Sr. continues to dominate in the Saudi Pro League.

The elder Ronaldo, ever the proud father, has often praised his son’s competitive spirit while emphasizing the importance of letting him grow at his own pace:

“He’s very competitive, like me when I was young, and he doesn’t like to lose. I don’t put big pressure on him; I make a little.

He already has pressure being the son of Cristiano. Let him make his own mistakes.”
Earlier this year, Cristiano Jr. helped Portugal’s U15s clinch victory at the Vlatko Markovic Tournament in Croatia, netting twice in the final.

Each step of his development is watched closely, every goal, every touch, every miss — but Saturday’s strike showed that he’s more than just a famous surname.

Ronaldo Sr. Still Writing His Own Story
While his son made headlines in Turkey, Cristiano Ronaldo Sr. continued his remarkable run in Saudi Arabia, scoring twice — including a last-minute penalty — to lead Al-Nassr to a 2–1 comeback victory over Al-Feiha.

In a poetic twist, father and son both found the back of the net within hours of each other — one for Portugal, one for Al-Nassr — proving that the Ronaldo legacy isn’t just history. It’s still being written, one goal at a time.

Next up for Portugal’s U16s: a face-off against England on November 4.

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