Cristiano Ronaldo’s eldest son, Cristiano Jr, seems to have inherited his father’s athletic prowess. Recently, the iconic footballer shared a post in late February highlighting their close bond. The picture, reportedly taken in Ronaldo’s home gym in Saudi Arabia, showed the ex-Manchester United and Real Madrid star with his son after an intense morning workout. Interestingly, Ronaldo was spotted with blue nail polish on his toes in the snap.
Here’s what we know about Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, the 13-year-old who is already following in his famous father’s footsteps:
A Mysterious Background
Born on June 17, 2010, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr, whose full name is Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Júnior, is Ronaldo’s first child. While the world knows that the legendary footballer is his father, the identity of his biological mother remains a closely guarded secret. In an interview with Jonathan Ross in 2015, Ronaldo expressed his commitment to sharing the truth with his son when the time is right, emphasizing the importance of privacy on such personal matters. When announcing his son’s birth, Ronaldo requested the public to respect his and his child’s privacy, particularly concerning the identity of the mother.
A Budding Football Career
Just like his dad, Ronaldo Jr is showing great promise in football. In 2023, he joined the under-13 team of Al-Nassr, a professional football club in Saudi Arabia, with aspirations to one day play alongside his father. Back in 2019, Ronaldo shared that his son often tells him, “Dad, hold on for a few more years, I want to play with you,” though Ronaldo acknowledged that it might be a challenging goal. Ronaldo Jr has also made appearances in his father’s work, including starring in a Nike shoe advertisement posted on Instagram in 2017.
Part of a Growing Family
Ronaldo’s family has expanded significantly over the years, especially since meeting his current partner, Georgina Rodriguez. In June 2017, Ronaldo and Rodriguez welcomed twins, Eva and Mateo, via surrogate. Later that year, in November, Rodriguez gave birth to their daughter, Alana Martina. In October 2021, the couple announced they were expecting twins again. However, in April 2022, they shared the heartbreaking news that one of the twins had passed away, describing it as the “greatest pain that any parents can feel.” The birth of their surviving daughter brought them some solace during this difficult time.
A Taste for Luxury
Following in his father’s footsteps not just in football but also in style, Ronaldo Jr has been seen sporting extravagant accessories. At just 10 years old, he was spotted wearing a diamond-encrusted Rolex GMT Master II “Ice” while accompanying his father to receive the “Player of the Century” award at the Dubai Globe Soccer Awards in 2020. This luxury timepiece was estimated to be worth over $550,000.