Al Nassr FC consider bold plan to fast-track Ronaldo Jr. into the senior squad.
Could football fans soon see Cristiano Ronaldo and his son share the same pitch? It may sound far-fetched, but recent reports suggest the possibility may not be so distant after all.
There is growing speculation that Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. could begin training with Al Nassr FC’s senior team during the 2026–27 season. According to reports from Saudi outlet Al Wiam, backed by journalist Fabrizio Romano, the club is seriously considering integrating the 15-year-old into first-team sessions as part of his development.
For now, the plan is not a full promotion but a gradual pathway. Training with the senior squad would give him exposure to a higher competitive level, while the coaching staff continue to assess his readiness before making any long-term decision.
First-team pathway under discussion
At this stage, a few options are being considered:
- Joining first-team training regularly during the 2026–27 season
- Possible inclusion in matchday squads if his progress remains strong
- A final decision expected after a detailed assessment later this year
Making waves at youth level
Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. has already built a strong reputation within the youth setup.
- Standout performer for Al Nassr FC’s Under-16 side
- Scored his first career hat-trick in a 4–3 win over Al Fayha FC in April 2026
- Represents Portugal national under-16 football team and won the Algarve International Tournament
He primarily plays as a left winger but is comfortable across the front line, with the ability to operate as a striker or on the right wing depending on the team’s needs.
He has also made an impressive start to his international journey, winning three youth titles with Portugal national under-16 football team in less than a year.
- Scored twice in the final to win the U15 Vlatko Markovic Tournament in May 2025
- Won the Football Federations Cup with the U16s in November 2025
- Added the Algarve International Tournament title in February 2026
By the age of 15, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. has already secured three international youth trophies — even surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo’s tally at the same stage. It highlights how quickly he is progressing.
However, senior-level professional football is a very different challenge, and only time will tell how his career ultimately unfolds.
Europe still keeping tabs
Interest in Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. is not limited to Saudi Arabia. In March 2026, he trained with Real Madrid CF’s Under-16 squad at La Fábrica, the club’s renowned academy.
The stint was viewed as a short evaluative phase while he remains under contract with Al Nassr FC, but it has only intensified growing attention around his future.
A moment Cristiano Ronaldo is waiting for
Now 41, Cristiano Ronaldo is still leading the line for Al Nassr FC and remains under contract until June 2027. What happens after the 2026 FIFA World Cup remains unclear, but one thing seems certain — he is unlikely to step away from the game before reaching the historic 1,000-goal mark.
If these plans move forward during the 2026–27 season, football could be edging closer to a rare father-and-son moment at the highest level, with Cristiano Ronaldo potentially sharing the pitch with Cristiano Ronaldo Jr..
