Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., the son of football legend Cristiano Ronaldo, has the unique opportunity to represent up to five different countries at the international level, according to a report from Sports Outlet, 433.
The 14-year-old, who has already displayed glimpses of his father’s footballing talent in youth teams, qualifies for several national teams due to his birthplace, family heritage, and his time spent living in various countries.
Eligibility Through Various Countries
According to the report, Ronaldo Jr. is eligible to play for Portugal through his father’s nationality. He is also automatically eligible for the United States national team due to his birth in the U.S. Additionally, his three-year stay in Spain, while his father played for Real Madrid, makes him a potential candidate for the Spanish national team.
His time in England, where he lived for over five years during Ronaldo’s stints at Manchester United, also qualifies him to play for the English national team, the Three Lions. Furthermore, Ronaldo Jr. has ties to Cape Verde through his family ancestry, giving him eligibility to represent the West African nation.
Full List of Countries Ronaldo Jr. Can Represent:
- Portugal – Through his father’s nationality
- USA – Due to his birth in the United States
- Spain – Having lived there for three years before the age of 10
- England – Having lived there for over five years
- Cape Verde – Through family ancestry
