SUMMARY
- Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. has been a bright sensation throughout his youth career so far. Dominating defenses and scoring goals just like his dad.
- Cristiano Ronaldo believes he still has some lessons to teach him so that he can reach the heights as Ronaldo.
Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the most hardworking athletes any sport has ever seen. The genetics are seen in his son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., as well. Cristiano Ronaldo believes he still has some lessons to teach him so that he can reach the heights just like his dad.
On January 19th, 2024, the Dubai Globe Soccer Awards took place. Across this event, Cristiano Ronaldo went on to win the Maradona Award, the Fans’ Player of the Year award, and the Best Middle East Player award. Dominating the soccer event at the age of 38 is already not normal.
Ronaldo believes his son can reach the heights as well. When asked about his son in an interview Ronaldo said, “Cristiano Junior has good talent, but I still need to teach him a few things (laughs).” Continuing further he said, “He can get better. He’s on the right track and it makes me happy.”
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CRISTIANO:
“Cristiano Junior has good talent, but I still need to teach him a few things (laughs). He can get better. He’s on the right track and it makes me happy.” pic.twitter.com/7euOrO1KfS
— The CR7 Timeline. (@TimelineCR7) January 19, 2024
Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. has been a bright sensation throughout his youth career so far. Dominating defenses and scoring goals just like his dad, Ronaldo Jr. is on the verge of having a successful career ahead of him. If he continues to work hard and get inspiration from his dad, Ronaldo Jr. will for sure be a force to reckon with.
Which academy does Ronaldo Jr. play for?
Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. is a player who has played everywhere his father plays. So far across his youth career, Ronaldo Jr. has represented several massive European clubs. With the clubs being, Real Madrid, Juventus, and Manchester United.
During his days for Juventus, Ronaldo Jr. featured across 28 matches in 2020 wherein he went on to score 58 goals and also provided 18 assists as well. Showcasing at such a young age he is as prolific as his father has ever been.
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CRISTIANO:
“Cristiano Junior has good talent, but I still need to teach him a few things (laughs). He can get better. He’s on the right track and it makes me happy.” pic.twitter.com/7euOrO1KfS
— The CR7 Timeline. (@TimelineCR7) January 19, 2024
Whereas while featuring for Manchester United his tally hasn’t been disclosed but his astonishing skills were reported. Which showcased how he dominated the defenses with his skills. After performing so well for three European giants, Ronaldo Jr. followed his dad and now plays for Al-Nassr.
Cristiano Ronaldo hopes to play with his son one day
Cristiano Ronaldo has been going strong despite his increasing age. With the strength and ability he is still providing many believe that his son will get an opportunity to play with his dad. As host of this event, Ronaldo also hopes this comes out to be true.
When asked about him going strong back in 2019 Ronaldo said, “Sometimes, my son tells me: ‘Dad, hold on for a few more years, I want to play with you’. But that will be difficult.” Ronaldo Jr. is desperate to play professional soccer with him, and Ronaldo is also not backing out.
When asked about when will he retire, Ronaldo said, “The moment I feel I’m done, I retire, maybe in 10 years”. With his statement, many ought to believe that they’ll get to see the father and son combination one day at least.
Signaling to retire in 10 years, Ronaldo does hold the ability to achieve that. Whether this fantasy becomes reality remains to be seen. But one thing’s for sure, witnessing father and son share the pitch, even for a fleeting moment, would be a spectacle unlike any other.