By florida 
Getting Hooked on the Ronaldo Jr. Story
So yesterday morning I’m drinking coffee scrolling Instagram when I see Cristiano Ronaldo posting clips of his boy training. Got me thinking: how’s this kid actually copying his legendary dad? Grabbed my laptop right there at the kitchen table still in pajamas.
Digging Through the Footage
First, I hunted down every youth match video I could find. YouTube, club academies pages, even dodgy fan forums. Took me three hours! Saw Jr playing for:
- Real Madrid’s U12s back in 2018 – tiny kid doing stepovers
- Juventus academy drills in 2020 with that same knee lift running style
- Man United’s U14s last year taking free kicks JUST like CR7
What shocked me was finding a 2017 interview where 7-year-old Cristiano Jr told reporters: “I’ll be better than my father.” The balls on this kid!
Spotting the Copycat Moves
Made myself a comparison checklist tracking CR7’s career milestones versus Jr’s progress:
- Same position? Check. Both strikers.
- Free kick stance? Dead ringer – that open hips pose
- Goal celebrations? Does the “Siuuu” down to the knee slide
But here’s the wild part – even trains at home with the same cone drills Ronaldo posted last month! I screen-recorded both clips side-by-side. Spooky.
Facing the Reality Check
After getting hyped, realized something heavy. Found this tearful post-game interview where Jr said media asked if he “embarrassed” his dad after missing penalties. Kid’s 12!
Remembered my own football days at 15 getting benched while my striker dad won state championships. Every damn practice felt like his shadow was judging me. Quit after two seasons.
Final Takeaways
Tracking Jr’s journey made me realize three things:
- The talent’s scary similar – right down to the footwork
- That pressure cooker would crush most kids
- Worst part? He can’t even sneeze without comparisons
Honestly? Hope the kid becomes a dentist instead. That Ronaldo name is both rocket fuel and concrete shoes.