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Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. Earns First Portugal U16 Call-Up for Turkey Tournament

The 15-year-old Al-Nassr prospect is promoted from U15 on the back of his tournament-winning brace.

Overview

  • Portugal U16 will compete in a friendly tournament in Turkey from October 27 to November 5 against Wales, England and the hosts.
  • Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. is listed among 22 players selected for the squad, according to Italian sports outlets.
  • He recently made four appearances for Portugal U15 and scored two goals, a record cited as the reliable benchmark of his progress.
  • His U15 highlights include a brace in the Vlatko Markovic tournament final that helped Portugal beat Croatia 3-2.
  • At club level he is registered with Al-Nassr, while widely circulated youth goal totals from past teams remain unverified.