Ronaldo Jr at 15: Age, Height, Career, and Family Facts

Few 15-year-olds carry a surname that inspires both awe and scrutiny quite like Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. Born on June 17, 2010, he is already taller than his legendary father and making headlines in youth football. This guide cuts through the hype to lay out what is known—and what remains uncertain—about the teenager often called CR7 Jr.

Age: 15 (born June 17, 2010) ·
Height: 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) ·
Team: Al-Nassr youth academy ·
Position: Centre-Forward ·
Nationality: Portugal

Eight data points, one pattern: Ronaldo Jr is physically ahead of his age but still lacks a fully documented professional track record. The implication: his story is being written in real time, with more questions than answers.

How old is Ronaldo Jr?

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr was born on June 17, 2010, according to OneFootball, making him 15 years old as of 2025. His father Cristiano Ronaldo was born in 1985, so there is a 25-year age gap.

What is his date of birth?

June 17, 2010. Some sources say he was born in La Mesa, California, though that detail is not universally confirmed.

Why this matters

What this means: Ronaldo Jr’s age provides a baseline for tracking his growth and career progression.

How tall is Ronaldo Jr?

Yahoo Sports reports that Ronaldo Jr stands at approximately 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) (Yahoo Sports). That makes him taller than his father, Cristiano Ronaldo, who is listed at 1.87 m. However, World Soccer Talk notes that conservative estimates from Transfermarkt and Sofascore place him around 183–185 cm (World Soccer Talk).

Two sources, two figures: one pattern—his exact height isn’t settled.

How tall was CR7 Jr. at 12 and 14?

• At age 12, no verified measurement exists. Reports suggest around 1.70 m, but unsourced.
• At age 14, anecdotal claims place him near 1.85 m, again unconfirmed.

The catch: without official measurements from club or federation, any number before 2025 is guesswork.

Is CR7 Jr. taller than his dad?

If the 1.90 m figure holds, yes—by 3 cm. Cristiano Ronaldo’s height is widely reported as 1.87 m. The trade-off: a taller frame can mean different physical development timelines in youth football.

The catch: Without official measurements, his height remains a topic of debate among scout databases.

Is Ronaldo Jr. in the U17 World Cup?

No. As of 2025, Ronaldo Jr has been called up to Portugal’s U15 and U16 teams (OneFootball), but he is not part of the U17 World Cup squad. Portugal U17 typically selects players born in 2008 or later; Ronaldo Jr was born in 2010.

What national youth teams has he played for?

• Portugal U15: 4 matches, 2 goals (OneFootball).
• Portugal U16: 1 cap as of 2025 (World Soccer Talk).
• He is eligible for the USA, Spain, and Cape Verde but chose Portugal.

What club team does he play for?

Ronaldo Jr currently plays for Al-Nassr’s youth academy, following his father’s move to the Saudi club in 2023. Previously he spent time in youth setups at Juventus and Manchester United (Yahoo Sports).

What this means: His club path mirrors his father’s transfers, not a standalone professional career yet.

Which Ronaldo son is adopted?

None. Cristiano Ronaldo has four children: Cristiano Jr., twins Eva and Mateo, and Alana Martina. All are biological; the twins were born via surrogate, and Alana Martina with Georgina Rodriguez (OneFootball).

How many children does Cristiano Ronaldo have?

• Cristiano Jr. (born 2010) – mother unknown.
• Eva and Mateo (twins, born 2017 via surrogate).
• Alana Martina (born 2017 with Georgina Rodriguez).

All are his biological children. No adoption is involved.

Are any of his children adopted?

No. The common misconception arises from the twins’ surrogacy arrangement, but that is not adoption.

Who is Ronaldo Jr.’s ex-girlfriend?

There is no verified information about Ronaldo Jr having an ex-girlfriend. At 15, this appears to be a rumor conflated with his father’s past relationship with Irina Shayk (Yahoo Sports).

Why did Ronaldo leave Irina Shayk?

Cristiano Ronaldo and Irina Shayk dated from 2010 to 2015. The reason for their split has never been publicly confirmed, though media speculation ranges from personal differences to family dynamics. This question belongs to the father’s biography, not his son’s.

The pattern: Unsubstantiated rumors often blur the line between father and son.

Two footballers, one surname, two career stages: here is how Ronaldo Jr at 15 lines up against his father’s current profile.

Ronaldo Jr’s bio specs from the databases that track him.

For those following the next generation of football talent, the stakes are straightforward: Ronaldo Jr’s development will be watched under a microscope that most teenagers never face. For journalists, the implication is clear: separate verified facts from social-media speculation, or risk repeating rumors that can follow a young athlete for years.