Overview
- The Portuguese Football Federation confirmed his inclusion in a 22-player roster selected by coach Filipe Ramos for the U16 Federations Cup in Antalya from Oct. 30 to Nov. 4.
- Portugal will face Turkey, Wales and England at the Emirhan Sports Center, opening against the hosts on Oct. 30 before Wales on Nov. 1 and England on Nov. 4.
- Ronaldo Jr., who develops at Al Nassr’s academy in Saudi Arabia, joins Santos prospect Kauã Araújo as the squad’s only players based outside Portugal.
- His elevation follows a May stint with the U15s, highlighted by two goals in the Vlatko Markovic Tournament final that delivered the title over Croatia.
- The teenager previously spent time in the youth setups at Juventus and Manchester United, with coverage framing this selection as a routine step in his progression.