Cristiano Ronaldo Jr Receives First Call-Up to Portugal U17 National Team

Cristiano Ronaldo's son, Cristiano Jr, has earned his first call-up to Portugal's Under-17 national teamThe teenager is set to feature in Portugal's UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualifying campaign starting in NovemberCristiano Jr has previously trained in the youth academies of clubs his father represented, including Juventus and Man UnitedGhana’s top stories, now easier to find. Discover our new search feature!

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr has been called up to Portugal's Under-17 national team for the first time, marking a significant step in the youngster's early footballing journey.

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr receives his maiden call-up to Portugal’s U17 national team ahead of the UEFA European qualifying rounds. Photo by Soccrates Images. Source: Getty ImagesCristiano Jr's first international call-upAccording to Fabrizio Romano, the teenager has been named in Portugal's squad for the UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualifying rounds.

Portugal opens its campaign against Andorra on November 11, before facing Bulgaria on November 14 and concluding group play against Serbia three days later on November 17.

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All three qualifying fixtures will take place at the Portuguese Football Federation's training centre in Oeiras.

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The top two teams in the group will advance to the next round of qualifying, giving Portugal a clear objective across the three-match window.

The selection represents a notable moment for the son of one of the sport's most decorated players.

His father is a five-time Ballon d'Or winner and Portugal's all-time leading scorer, having made his senior international debut at 18 in 2003 before going on to captain the nation to its first major trophy at Euro 2016.

Prior to this call-up, Cristiano Jr had already been developing through the youth structures of several prominent clubs.

As his father moved between clubs and continents, the teenager trained within the academies of Juventus, Manchester United and Al Nassr, gaining experience across different footballing environments in Europe and the Middle East.

Even before the call-up to the U17 level, Cristianinho had already played for the U15 and U16 sides, where he racked up two and three goals in four and nine games, respectively, as cited by Transfermarkt.

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The upcoming qualifiers now present him with the opportunity to establish himself on the international youth stage and begin writing his own chapter in Portuguese football.

YEN.com.gh previously reported that Cape Verde hopes Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. could one day represent the island nation, despite Portugal being his most obvious international option.

The country has a family connection to the teenager, as his grandmother comes from the archipelago.

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Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe (Sports Editor) Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe is a CAF-accredited journalist with over five years of experience in digital journalism. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Integrated Rural Arts and Industry (2016). Godwin’s career includes covering the 2023 AFCON and grassroots competitions within Ghana. He has also served as a Presenter at VNTV, a Sports Analyst at Obonu FM, and a Football Writer for a myriad of sports websites. He joined Yen.com.gh in 2024 to cover sports. Email: godwin.tagoe@yen.com.gh.