At just 14 years old, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. is already beginning to carve out his own story in football. His recent debut with the Portugal U-15 National Team at the Vlatko Markovic International Tournament in Croatia has created a buzz in the sports world. It’s not just the legendary surname drawing attention—it’s the talent he showed in the few minutes he played during the 4-1 win over Japan.

The Legend’s Son Starts to Shine

This first step wearing the Portuguese jersey was enough to capture the interest of several top European clubs. According to multiple reports, at least ten teams sent scouts to Croatia to watch the young winger, who currently plays for the youth academy of Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia. Among the interested clubs are heavyweights like Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Juventus, Inter Milan, and Manchester United, where he already spent time in the academy. RB Salzburg and Hoffenheim have also joined the list of suitors.

Many see “Cristianinho”—as his teammates call him—as a rising star with the potential to become a standout talent, especially given his time in elite academies such as Manchester United and Juventus. His debut as a left winger—the same position where his father started—was closely followed by scouts who are already considering a potential future transfer.

Backed by Cristiano and the Family

Cristiano Ronaldo, clearly proud, reacted with a heartfelt message on social media: “Congratulations on your debut with @selecaoportugal, son. I’m so proud of you!” His mother, Dolores Aveiro, also expressed joy and pride after her grandson’s debut. Beyond the emotional family moment, this could mark the beginning of a promising international career.

As the Portugal U-15 team prepares for upcoming matches against Greece and England, media attention will remain fixed on Ronaldo Jr. What began as a symbolic appearance in a youth tournament could turn into a powerful launchpad for his future career.

The football world is watching closely, and even though the journey is just beginning, expectations are already sky-high. The question is inevitable: Will Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. follow in his father's footsteps all the way to the top of world football?