Cristiano Ronaldo’s eldest son has been picked for the first time for Portugal’s U15 squad and could play against England later this month.
The 14-year-old has been asked to represent his country at the seventh edition of the Vlatko Markovic international tournament in Croatia between May 13th and 18th.
Cristiano Ronaldo Jr has followed his famous father around the world and currently captains the Al Nasser youth team after spells at Juventus and Manchester United youth ranks.
The young striker affectionally known as Cristianinho, is one of 22 teenagers who have been listed for the squad by manager Joao Santos.
The team’s four matches will include one against England on May 16. Japan and Greece will also be among their opponents in the tournament, named after Croatian football manager and player Vlatko Markovic who served as the president of the country’s football federation from 1998 to 2012.
Despite turning 40 in February, Cristiano has admitted in the past he would like to play on the same pitch as his son, and news of his son’s inclusion in the Portuguese U15 squad brings his dream a step closer.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s eldest son has been picked for the first time for Portugal’s U15 squad
Ronaldo took to Instagram to share the news with followers on Tuesday afternoon
Ronaldo’s son has also played in Man United’s youth set up and wants to be professional
The veteran player said recently: ‘I would like it, I would like it. It’s not something that keeps me awake at night but we’ll see.’
He added: ‘ It’s more in his hands than mine. The years are starting to go by and one day I’ll have to let it go. There will come a time when it is no longer possible. Not only physically but also psychologically.’
Speaking about his son’s footballing future to Portuguese newspaper Record he added: ‘He will follow his path, his career. I will be a proud father, I will be proud of what he wants to do.
‘If he plays, ‘top’. If he doesn’t play, we tried. At least his father tried. But it won’t be a problem either, in my opinion.’
