Cristiano Ronaldo is widely regarded as one of the all-time great football players, having amassed a host of trophies and broken many records throughout his career with Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, and the Portugal national team.
The 37-year-old is also a devoted family man, and it appears his first-born son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, is following in his father’s footsteps and showing promise as a future football star at the young age of 11.
Cristiano Ronaldo has five children. However, the arrival of his new baby daughter was bittersweet as he and Georgina Rodriguez announced the passing of her twin brother. The eldest of Ronaldo’s children is Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, who is showing promise as a young footballer.
On June 17, 2010, a child named Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. was born to a Portuguese American family. His father, Cristiano Ronaldo, is a renowned football player who believes that his son has the potential to become a future football legend.
To support his son’s development in the sport, the elder Ronaldo is providing mentorship and guidance. Currently, Cristiano Jr. is playing in the academy of Manchester United.
This article will provide an overview of Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, including information on his current team and notable accomplishments at such a young age.
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Who is Cristiano Ronaldo Jr.? And, Who is His Mother?
Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, born in San Diego, USA in June 2010, is the first child of the professional football player Cristiano Ronaldo, after whom he was named after. The identity of the mother has been kept anonymous, as per an agreement between her and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ronaldo has stated that he will reveal the truth to his son when he is old enough. It is reported that Ronaldo has full custody of his son, who bears a resemblance to him, and has raised him with the support of his mother, Dolores.
Cristiano Jr is affectionately known as “Cristianinho” in the family, which means “Little Cristiano”, reflecting both his resemblance to his father and his potential as a footballer. He is one of five children and was an only child for almost seven years before the arrival of twins Eva and Mateo, born in June 2017, via a surrogate mother.
In November 2017, a daughter named Alana Martina was born. On April 18, 2022, another boy and girl were born, but unfortunately, the boy passed away during childbirth.
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Who does Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. play for?
There has been much speculation about whether Cristiano Jr will pursue a career in football like his father, but in recent years, he has demonstrated that he is on the path to doing so. As of now, Cristiano Jr plays for Manchester United’s under-12 team, after joining the club earlier this year.
Previously, while his father played for Juventus, Cristiano Jr began playing for the club’s youth teams, and videos of him scoring multiple goals circulated online, showcasing his talent and similarities in playing style to his father.
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While they were still living in Turin, the father of Cristiano Jr. expressed his hope that his son could become like him, that he was adapting well to playing for Juventus, and that it was easier for him than it was for his father.
He also mentioned that his son says that he will be better than him, but the father thinks it would be difficult.
Cristiano Jr.’s Foot-balling career so far
During his time at Juventus, Cristiano Jr. left a lasting impact on the club’s youth teams, scoring an impressive 58 goals and providing 17 assists in just 23 games, before his father’s transfer to Manchester United last year.
Despite having to wait to join the Red Devils’ youth set-up, Cristiano Jr has become an integral member of the team. He plays alongside Wayne Rooney’s son, Kai, and wears the iconic number 7 jersey, just like his father.
The pair have made a strong impression at the club, with Cristiano Jr even mimicking his father’s famous ‘Siu’ celebration after scoring in an overseas tournament recently.
In 2020, Ronaldo stated that while his son has potential, it takes more than just speed and good dribbling to become a great footballer. He also mentioned that he won’t put pressure on him to become a footballer, but if given the choice, he would like him to.
The most crucial thing according to him is that the son should strive to be the best in whatever he chooses to do, whether it’s as a footballer or a doctor.
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