Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. recently participated in a training session with Real Madrid's Cadete A team on 24/3, according to Spanish newspaper Marca. Cadete A represents the highest youth team level within the academy's U16 age group, known as La Fabrica. This program gathers the most promising players before they progress to advanced levels like Juvenil (U17-U19).

Ronaldo's eldest son was assessed for a winger position and is expected to continue training at the Valdebebas center in the coming days.

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. trains with the Portugal U15 team. Photo: *Reuters*.

ESPN reports that the trial process is in its initial stages, making it premature to confirm if a formal contract with the Real Madrid academy will materialize. While another source does not discount the possibility of Cristiano Jr. joining the club in the future, they acknowledge that current technical assessments of the young player are not entirely positive.

If he joins the academy, Cristiano Jr. would be able to live in the Real Madrid training center's boarding facilities. He will turn 16 next June, making him eligible to compete at higher youth levels.

Born in 2010 in San Diego, US, Cristiano Jr. is Ronaldo's eldest son; his mother's identity has never been disclosed. He demonstrated early talent, scoring 58 goals and providing 18 assists in 28 matches for Juventus' U9 team. After a stint with Manchester United's youth teams, Cristiano Jr. currently plays for the Al Nassr academy.

Should he officially join the Real Madrid academy, the 15-year-old would follow a path similar to Cristiano Ronaldo, who played for the club during the peak of his career.

On the international stage, despite being eligible to play for five different national teams, Ronaldo Jr. has chosen to represent Portugal's youth teams. In 10/2025, he received a call-up to the Portugal U16 team, continuing his development at various youth levels.

Hong Duy (according to Marca, ESPN)