Cristiano Ronaldo Jr Makes First Start For Portugal U-15 Team

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, the 14-year-old rising talent from the Al Nassr academy, earned his first start for the Portugal U-15 national team in a closely contested 1-1 draw against Greece on Wednesday. He played for 59 minutes before being substituted while his team was still trailing 0-1. Portugal continued to push forward, and their efforts were rewarded in the 84th minute when Gonçalo Santos found the back of the net. The result ensured that the young Seleção salvaged a valuable point in the ongoing Vlatko Markovic International Tournament held in Croatia.

Debut Came Against Japan, With Family Support

Just one day earlier, Ronaldo Jr had made his debut as a substitute in a dominant 4-1 victory over Japan. The match marked a memorable moment for the teenager, made even more special by the presence of his grandmother, María Dolores dos Santos Aveiro, who was seen proudly cheering from the stands. Her support highlights the strong family bond and backing that surrounds Ronaldo Jr as he begins to take his first steps on the international stage—following in the footsteps of his legendary father, Cristiano Ronaldo.

Next Fixtures: England And A Final Opponent

Portugal U-15 will return to action this weekend for a highly anticipated clash against England, a fixture that will test the squad’s growing cohesion and talent. Following that, they are scheduled to play their final match of the tournament on Sunday, although their opponent has yet to be determined. The next two fixtures will be crucial in shaping Portugal’s final standing in the tournament and in offering more valuable minutes to promising young players like Ronaldo Jr.