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Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. Wiki Bio
Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. was born in San Diego, California, USA on 17 June 2010. He’s the eldest son of soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, and a promising soccer player himself. Cristiano Jr. started his career in Real Madrid, and has since played for Juventus, Manchester United, and Al-Nassr youth divisions.
Early life
The young Ronaldo was immersed in a sports-centric lifestyle from an early age, regularly seen in stadiums and training grounds, following his father around the globe. His father’s influence has played a significant role in molding Cristiano’s life, not just in soccer, but also in understanding the value of hard work and discipline. Cristiano’s upbringing can be described as strict by modern standards, as his father disallows him from eating certain foods, such as French fries and sweets and forbids him from using social media.
Cristiano spent the first few years of his life in Madrid, Spain, while his father was playing for Real Madrid, one of the biggest soccer clubs in the world. Despite the media spotlight, Cristiano’s father has made considerable efforts to ensure his son experiences as normal a childhood as possible.
Cristiano Jr. reportedly attended prestigious The Ryleys School in Cheshire, England, alongside his siblings, Mateo, Eva, and Alana, during his father’s tenure at Manchester United.
Career beginnings
Unlike many children, Cristiano’s association with soccer started much earlier, and it wasn’t merely about playing in the backyard. When he was just six years old, Cristiano started training with the youth teams of Real Madrid while his father was a key player at the club. Following his father’s move to Juventus in 2018, Cristiano enrolled into the Juventus Youth Academy where his passion for soccer took on a more serious tone.
His performance in the youth leagues hasn’t gone unnoticed. Not unlike his father, Cristiano has shown a flair for scoring goals, gaining attention from various media outlets worldwide. In one of his first appearances for the under-9 Juventus side, he scored an impressive seven goals in a single match, demonstrating that he inherited not just his father’s name, but also his talent.
In 2023, following his father’s transfer to Al-Nassr, Cristiano Jr. began training with the Mahd Academy, a national sports center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he’s said to be progressing swiftly, and is apparently already training with a group two years above his age.
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Though he is only a teenager, Cristiano’s already followed by the buzz around his potential future in professional soccer. Yet, in every interview, his father insists that while he encourages Cristiano’s love for the sport, he wants his son to follow his own path, whether that’s in soccer or something entirely different.
Who is his mother?
Cristiano Jr.’s mother has remained a mystery since his birth. His father, Cristiano Ronaldo Sr., has been sole custodian since Cristiano was born, and he’s never publicly revealed the identity of his mother.
Cristiano Sr. has confirmed that his son was born via surrogate, while claiming that his birth mother wishes to remain anonymous. According to media reports, Ronaldo has paid her more than €12 million to keep sole custody of Cristiano Jr.
Hobbies and interesting facts
Beyond soccer, Cristiano has a wide range of interests. Much like his father, he has a deep interest in fitness and is often seen in the gym working out, even at his tender age. He also enjoys spending time with his three younger siblings, twins Eva Maria and Mateo, and his younger sister Alana Martina.
Despite his fame, Cristiano is a regular teenager who enjoys video games, especially soccer-related ones. He also has a love for cars, often seen playing with toy versions of the luxurious cars in his father’s collection.
Due to his international upbringing, Cristiano is multilingual, speaking Portuguese, Spanish and English fluently.
Age, height, and net worth
As of August 2023, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. is 13 years old. He stands at 5ft 1in (1.55 meters), but considering his father’s height and his age, it’s expected that he will experience a growth spurt in the coming years.
While it’s challenging to estimate the net worth of someone so young, it’s clear that Cristiano has enjoyed a privileged upbringing, thanks to his father’s successful career. It’s reported that the young soccer player has a net worth of close to $20 million.
More about his father, Cristiano Ronaldo Sr.
Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, globally known as Cristiano Ronaldo, was born on 5 February 1985, in Funchal, on the island of Madeira, Portugal. Ronaldo, the youngest of four children, was named after Ronald Reagan, his father’s favorite actor who had become the US President at the time of Ronaldo’s birth.
Ronaldo’s passion for soccer became evident early in his life. By the age of eight, he was playing for Andorinha, an amateur team for which his father worked as a kit man. His prodigious talent was visible even then, and by the time he was ten, local clubs had taken notice. Ronaldo moved to Nacional, one of Madeira’s top teams, where his performances won him a title and created ripples across Portugal.
Ronaldo’s talents did not go unnoticed, and at just 12 years old, he joined the Sporting Clube de Portugal (Sporting CP) soccer academy in Lisbon, over 600 miles from his home in Madeira. Despite a difficult transition being away from home at such a young age, he excelled at the academy and his performances soon propelled him to the club’s first team.
Ronaldo made his professional debut for Sporting CP in 2002, and his performances immediately caught the eye of scouts from some of Europe’s biggest clubs. In 2003, after a friendly match against Manchester United, the English club’s players were so impressed by Ronaldo that they urged their manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, to sign him, which he did in the summer of 2003, becoming the club’s first-ever Portuguese player. Initially, he struggled with the physicality of the English game, but he quickly adapted and began to flourish. His performances were pivotal in helping the club win three successive Premier League titles and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Champions League.
Ronaldo’s time at Manchester United also saw him win his first Ballon d’Or award in 2008, at the age of 23. The award, given to the world’s best footballer, cemented his place among the game’s elite.
In 2009, Ronaldo moved to Real Madrid for a then-world-record transfer fee. During his time there, he became the club’s all-time top goal scorer and won four Champions League titles, two La Liga titles, and four Ballon d’Or awards.
His extraordinary goal-scoring feats, including a record 17 goals in a single Champions League season, made him a favorite among Madrid fans and cemented his status as one of the greatest players of all time.
In 2018, Ronaldo transferred to Juventus in Italy, where he continued to break records and win titles, including two Serie A titles; Ronaldo’s age-defying performances proved that even in his 30s, he remained one of the best players in the world.
In 2021, he returned to Manchester United, signaling a new chapter in his storied career. Despite his age, Ronaldo’s performances have shown that his passion for soccer remains undimmed. However, he would end up leaving the team after only one season, due to growing dissatisfaction with the direction the team was taking both on and off the field.
After negotiating with several renowned soccer teams, including Chelsea, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain, Ronaldo signed a contract with Saudi club Al Nassr, until 2025. He’s projected to have a yearly salary of $90 million.
Aside from his club career, Ronaldo has made a mark with the Portugal national team, becoming their all-time leading scorer. He made his senior debut for Portugal in August 2003, in a friendly match against Kazakhstan. His first major tournament with the national team was the 2004 UEFA European Championship, hosted in his home country.
Cristiano eventually led Portugal to their first-ever international trophy at the 2016 European Championship in France. In the International Association Football Federation (FIFA) World Cup, Ronaldo represented Portugal in the 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, and 2022 tournaments. While the team hasn’t won the World Cup during his career, Ronaldo has scored memorable goals and has been a stand-out player in each of these tournaments.
Off the pitch, Ronaldo is the father of four children. In addition to his firstborn, Cristiano Jr., he also has twins, Mateo and Eva Maria, born via surrogacy in 2017, and daughter Alana Martina, born in 2017 to his girlfriend Georgina Rodríguez.
He’s known to be deeply dedicated to leading a healthy lifestyle, avoiding junk foods and alcohol. In 2008, he famously received libel damages from the British magazine “Daily Mail” who claimed that he was drinking heavily while recovering from an injury.
Ronaldo’s charitable endeavors are extensive. He’s made significant donations to hospitals, cancer centers, and disaster relief efforts, and in addition to monetary donations, he regularly donates blood and bone marrow.
Cristiano has lucrative endorsement deals with numerous brands, including Nike, which signed him to a lifetime deal. As of August 2023, his net worth is estimated to be more than $500 million, making him the third richest soccer player in the world, behind Faliq Bolkiah (prince of Brunei) and Lionel Messi.
