WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo Jr mirrors father with STUNNING header for Al Nassr’s youth team

Cristiano Jr signed for Al Nassr's U-13 in October 2023.

WATCH: Cristiano Ronaldo Jr mirrors father with STUNNING header for Al Nassr’s youth team

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr in action (Image via Harper's Bazaar Asia)

Cristiano Ronaldo is well known for his high levels of physicality, fitness, and agility. The traits along with his killer instinct, made him one of the most dangerous strikers in the world. His jumping trait along with his heading skills made him the best Target man of all time, with his ability to beat defenders in the air being useful to scoring goals. 

This trait has now been passed down to his son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, who has been scoring goals for fun for Al Nassr’s youth team. Signing for the club’s U-13 team in October 2023, he has primarily played as their striker and has showcased his skills at the youth level. 

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In a video released, the 13-year-old showcased his heading skills for the U-13 team. In a new video that has gone viral, CR7 Jr scored a magnificent header off a corner. The goal emulates the ones scored by his father in the past, showing that it runs in the family. 

Born in 2010, Cristiano Jr started his youth career with Real Madrid, but as his father shifted clubs, he shifted academies, He has featured for the youth teams of Real Madrid, Juventus, Manchester United, and Al Nassr. 

Cristiano Ronaldo and son in attendance for Real Madrid’s Supercopa triumph 

On the night of 14th January, Real Madrid faced off arch-rivals FC Barcelona in the Supercopa de Espana finals. While many expected a close match, it ended up one-sided as Real Madrid won 4-1. A hat-trick by Vinicius Jr and a final goal by Rodrygo ensured their victory. 

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr and Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo Jr and Cristiano Ronaldo. (Image via GOAL)

In the stands was Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, supporting his father’s old club. He watched as Los Blancos won their first trophy of the season in style. He was seen in the stands of the Al-Awwal stadium, with many reports suggesting Cristiano Ronaldo was also in attendance. 

Ronaldo had spent 9 years at Real Madrid, scoring 450 goals in 438 appearances. Along with that, he has provided 131 assists in those 9 seasons. He won the Ballon d’Or four times while being at Madrid and has led them to two league titles, two Copa del Rey and four Champions Leagues. After spending the majority of his career in Europe, Ronaldo shifted to Saudi Arabia to play for Al-Nassr. He had been at the club for over a year. 

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