Cristiano Jr. Steals the Show Alongside His Father

As the Club World Cup kicked off —with Inter Miami debuting against Al Ahly— one of the big absentees didn’t go unnoticed: Cristiano Ronaldo. After winning the Nations League with Portugal, the forward confirmed he would remain with Al-Nassr, ruling him out of the first edition of the revamped tournament.

Taking advantage of his break, Cristiano posted a couple of photos on Instagram alongside his eldest son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., which quickly went viral. In the caption, “Tal pai, tal filho” (“Like father, like son”), both showed off their impressive physiques, earning over five million likes in just an hour.

Beyond the resemblance, what caught most people’s attention was Cristiano Jr.’s height — he’s now taller than his father. From a young age, he has followed CR7’s strict fitness routine, which is clearly paying off in his current development.

Bright Future With Portugal’s U-15 National Team

All that hard work has paid dividends. Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. recently made his debut with Portugal’s U-15 national team, taking part in the Vlatko Markovic International Tournament. Under the watchful eyes of scouts from clubs like Manchester United and Tottenham, he impressed by scoring twice in the final against Croatia, leading Portugal to a 3–2 victory.

The young forward, who has previously been part of youth academies at Juventus, Manchester United, and now Al-Nassr, can play both as a central striker or on the left wing. Reports from the Saudi club praise his technique, goal-scoring instinct, and on-field maturity. At nearly 1.79 meters tall, combined with his physical preparation, he’s a real aerial threat.

However, carrying the Ronaldo name brings its own challenges. While he has handled the pressure well so far, his future development will depend on how he manages the inevitable comparisons and expectations. For now, he continues to grow step by step, and it seems just a matter of time before he shines not only online but also on the pitch.