- Cristiano Ronaldo’s son showed shades of his father’s brilliance after netting a stunning free-kick for Al-Nassr’s U15 team
- The 15-year-old’s strike quickly earned widespread praise online, with fans tipping him for a bright future in the game
- Ronaldo Jr., who has already represented Portugal at the youth level, remains eligible to feature for as many as five different countries
Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. produced a moment of brilliance to hand Al-Nassr U15 a narrow 1-0 win over Al Ahli U15, announcing himself once again as a rising star in youth football.
The teenager, widely known as Cristianinho, struck home a spectacular free-kick that sealed the victory and quickly became the talking point online.
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Cristiano Jr scores a superb free-kick
Before striking the ball, he mimicked his father’s iconic stance, then unleashed a powerful knuckleball that flew past the wall and into the net.
His teammates rushed to embrace him as fans erupted in celebration.
Reports from an Al-Nassr fan page on X even suggested Cristiano Ronaldo Sr was in the stands to witness the magic from his son.
Social media buzzed with admiration after clips of the goal went viral.
@Yungdam07 called it:
“A proud dad moment.”
Another user, @ADSportsAD37944, wrote:
“This is my dear.”
While @UTD_Ronnie_ criticised his decision to remain in Saudi Arabia, saying:
“Kid maybe talented, but he’s wasting his time playing for Al Nassr,” others were more optimistic.
@puddzarFC predicted:
“He’s going big 🤩👏.”
One cheeky comment from @Traviswurld added:
“What a free kick I believe he learn this from Messi.”
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Despite debates about his career path, the 15-year-old has been in superb form, scoring consistently and guiding Al-Nassr’s academy to several youth titles in Saudi Arabia.
His performances continue to fuel excitement about his potential.
Cristiano Ronaldo Jr following in his father’s footsteps
Ronaldo Jr. has already experienced life at some of Europe’s top academies, including Juventus and Manchester United, before settling at Al-Nassr’s youth setup in Riyadh, per beIN Sports.
Beyond club football, he represents Portugal at under-15 level.
Back in May, he netted twice as Portugal lifted the Vlatko Marković International Tournament with victory over Croatia.
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Born in 2010 while his father was playing in Spain, Ronaldo Jr. inherited not just the name but also the instincts of a forward.
Eligible to represent five nations due to his background and upbringing, he has chosen to follow his father’s path with Portugal, where he continues to showcase a natural eye for goal.
With his free-kick wonder strike, the young Ronaldo reminded everyone that the legacy of his famous surname might just be in safe hands.
Ronaldo’s son shows love for Afrobeats
Earlier, YEN.com.gh highlighted how Cristiano Ronaldo’s son showed his love for Afrobeats when he vibed to Davido’s trending track With You.
The teenager got hooked on the tune during a haircut session, thanks to Ghanaian barber Kelvin Akomea Boafo, who introduced him to the song.
Source: YEN.com.gh
Source: Yen.com.gh
