Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., just 14 years old, stole the spotlight in the final of the Vlatko Markovic International Tournament, scoring twice to hand the Portugal U15 team the title over Croatia. In his first final wearing the national team shirt, the son of the legendary forward didn’t just live up to the hype—he blew it out of the water with a clutch, standout performance.

Winning DNA

Wearing the iconic number 7 jersey just like his dad, the young striker opened the scoring with a stunning goal from inside the box after a pinpoint assist. His powerful shot into the top corner left the goalkeeper with no chance and sent his teammates into a frenzy. Staying true to the family legacy, he celebrated with the trademark “Siuuu” jump—even a few Croatia players copied the move, out of respect for what the Ronaldo name represents globally.

But ‘Cristianinho’ wasn’t done. In the second half, he struck again—this time with a smart run into the box and a perfectly timed header to make it 2–1. Croatia did manage to equalize, but a late goal from Cabral sealed the 3–2 win, crowning Portugal as champions. No doubt, this trophy has Ronaldo Jr.’s name all over it.

Viral buzz and big potential

His brace went viral in no time. Clips of his goals and celebrations flooded social media, sparking thousands of reactions and plenty of praise. The football world is already buzzing about Cristiano Jr. as one of the rising stars to watch, with at least 16 European clubs said to be tracking his progress.

This goal-filled international debut isn’t just exciting for Portuguese fans—it’s also got his dad beaming with pride. The Ronaldo legacy looks like it’s just getting started, and if this is anything to go by, the name could be lighting up the international stage for years to come.