Cristiano Ronaldo is at the end of his career. He may not be seen in international football for much longer. But he may leave behind a successor. Ronaldo Jr. has already played for the junior teams of several clubs.
Ronaldo Jr. has already made his mark on the world of football at the age of 14. He has already played for clubs like Juventus and Manchester United. He currently plays for the youth team of his father’s club Al Nasr.
Now he is also considering playing for his national team. But which country will he play for? He has the opportunity to play for the United States, England, Spain, Cape Verde and Portugal, according to Spanish media outlet Marca.
Ronaldo Jr. was born in San Diego, California, in 2010. That makes him eligible to play for the United States soccer team. However, Ronaldo may not want his son to play for the country. So, it is unlikely that he will be seen in a United States jersey.
Ronaldo played for Manchester United for two terms. As a result, Ronaldo can play for his son in the England team if he wants.
Although Ronaldo Jr. was born in California, he spent his childhood in Spain. He was with Ronaldo in this country for at least 8 years. And legally, if someone under the age of 10 has lived in Spain for at least 3 years, he can apply for citizenship. As such, the door to playing for Spain is also open for Ronaldo Jr.
Ronaldo Jr.’s grandmother’s home is originally in the African island of Cape Verde. So he has the opportunity to play for that country as well. However, in the end, he may be seen in the Portugal jersey like his father. Maybe Ronaldo himself would like his son to play for his own country.
