‘He’s a good kid’ – Cristiano Ronaldo backs his son to be bigger than him

Football legend, Cristiano Ronaldo, has shared his insights on the potential trajectory of his sons’ football career after observing them train.

The Portuguese legend’s eldest son is currently part of the youth setup at the Saudi Pro League club.

Now 16 years old, he is highly regarded and has already represented Portugal at the youth level. He was selected for the under-15 team in 2025 and subsequently moved up to the under-16 squad in early 2026.

While watching Cristiano Jr. practice with his teammates at Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo commented on his son’s character off the field. He described the 16-year-old as a good kid, noting that he is physically larger than Ronaldo was at the same age.

The former Real Madrid and Manchester United star emphasized that having a strong desire to succeed is crucial for his son’s future as a footballer. He stated, via Netflix Sports on X, “He’s a good kid. Honest, a good kid. The others are tougher. The ones I have at home, the younger ones. This one is no problem. The others are…”

Ronaldo further remarked, “When I was his age, he was a bit bigger and stronger. I was smaller. I believe he will bigger me in size. The hunger is the most challenging aspect.”

Cristiano Ronaldo is widely considered one of the greatest footballers in history. Even at 41 years of age, he continues to play a significant role for both his club and national team.

Given the remarkable achievements of Ronaldo throughout his career, expectations for his son will undoubtedly be immense.