Cristiano Ronaldo Jr.

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., born on June 17, 2010, is the son of world-famous footballer Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo hasn’t revealed who his son’s mother is, though many believe he was born through surrogacy. He seems to be following in his famous father’s footsteps, and Ronaldo believes his son has what it takes to be a next-generation football great. Ronaldo Jr. was trained at the Manchester United academy until his father left the football club and signed with the Saudi Arabia club Al Nassr in 2022. Currently, he trains at Mahd Academy in Saudi Arabia. Join us today as we celebrate this up-and-coming soccer star’s birthday.

 

Fast Facts

Full Name:

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr.

Nickname:

Cristianinho

Birth date:

June 17, 2010

Age:

13

Zodiac Sign:

Gemini

Height:

4' 4.8"

Net Worth:

$1.2 million

Background

Portuguese football star, Cristiano Ronaldo, announced the birth of his son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., on July 17, 2010, in a post on Facebook and Twitter. He also revealed that their son’s mother did not want to be known and had given him exclusive guardianship.

In an interview with Jonathan Ross in 2017, Ronaldo revealed that his son doesn’t know who his mother is but he will tell him when the time is right. Ronaldo Jr. has a wonderful relationship with his loving step-mom, Georgina Rodriguez, and his half-siblings, twins Eva and Mateo, born in June 2017 via surrogacy; and Alana Martina, born in November 2017.

The young soccer player played for the Juventus Football Academy but transferred to the Red Devils after his father returned to Old Trafford in a $22 million transfer in August 2021. Ronaldo Jr. joined the Manchester United football academy, alongside Wayne Rooney’s son, Kai, and Nemanja Matic’s son. During the summer transfer in 2021, he joined the English club’s Under-12 squad. Due to his fallout with Manchester united, Ronaldo terminated his contract with the club in 2022. In 2023, he signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with the Saudi Arabian club, Al Nassr, and Ronaldo Jr. subsequently joined the state-of-the-art Mahd Academy.

Ronaldo has revealed that he would like to see his son follow in his footsteps. Dos Santos Aveiro, the boy’s grandmother, believes he is more skilled than his father at that age and hopes he will be a great player.

Career timeline

2010
Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. is Born

Cristiano Ronaldo announces the birth of his son on Facebook and Twitter.

2017
Ronaldo Jr.’s Video Goes Viral

Ronaldo releases a video of Ronaldo Jr. imitating his famous pose on free kicks and scoring a wonderful goal, the short video of him showcasing his remarkable talent gains worldwide media attention and goes viral on social media.

2018
He Begins Training

The young talent begins his football training under the guidance of his father.

2021
He Joins the Red Devils

He joins Manchester United’s Under-12 squad during the summer transfer.

2023
He Joins Mahd Academy

After his father signs a contract with Al Nassr, Ronaldo Jr. moves to Saudi Arabia with his family and joins the prestigious Mahd Academy.

Why We Love Cristiano Ronaldo Jr.

  1. He’s a talented player

    Even at his young age, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. has already shown incredible talent. He trains with children two years his senior at the Mahd Academy in Saudi Arabia and has impressed his coaches.

  2. He’s ambitious and focused

    In a couple of videos shared by fans, Ronaldo Jr. is seen playing the sport with great passion. He is training to play professionally, under the guidance of his father.

  3. His close-knit family

    His family are incredibly close and are often seen traveling together. The unconditional support and love are evident in the pictures that his father shares online.

5 Surprising Facts

  1. Mexican football eligibility

    While the identity of his biological mother is unknown, it's believed he has a Mexican connection because of her.

  2. He wants more siblings

    He told his father he wants six siblings to make up the number seven, which is his father's famous number.

  3. His ancestry

    On his dad's side, he has Portuguese as well as Cape Verdean ancestry.

  4. He speaks four languages

    He can speak Spanish, English, Portuguese, and Italian.

  5. His hobby

    As seen in his father and stepmom’s social media posts, the youngster has sung a few songs on occasion and enjoys singing.

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. FAQs

Who is Cristiano Ronaldo Jr.'s favorite player?

Funnily enough, his favorite player isn’t his father but another soccer legend, Argentinian player Lionel Messi.

Is Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. adopted?

No, he is not adopted. While there is speculation as to who his mother is, Cristiano Ronaldo is his biological father.

Can Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. speak English?

He’s multilingual and can speak English fluently.

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr.’s birthday dates

YearDateDay
2024June 17Monday
2025June 17Tuesday
2026June 17Wednesday
2027June 17Thursday
2028June 17Saturday

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