Cristiano Ronaldo could be the star of a historic event in a move that mirrors the partnership between LeBron and Bronny James. Al Nassr are reportedly weighing the possibility of promoting Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. to first-team training for the upcoming season, according to Saudi outlet Alweeam.
The elder Ronaldo, who is currently 41 and has amassed a legendary 969 career goals, remains under contract for another season. The club is reportedly keen on extending his stay even further, which would create a viable timeline for him to share the professional stage with his son.
A final decision on the 15-year-old’s inclusion is expected following a technical assessment at the end of the current campaign. Cristiano Jr. will turn 16 in June, and Al Nassr are monitoring whether he can provide immediate technical value to the senior squad.
Not quite as historic as the James’ feat
While seeing a player of Cristiano Ronaldo’s stature share the pitch with his son would be a monumental event, he would not be the first to achieve this feat. One of the most famous examples in soccer is the Brazilian icon Rivaldo (41) and his son Rivaldinho (18), when they shared the pitch in 2014 while playing for Mogi Mirim in the Campeonato Paulista.
LeBron James #23 and Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers. (Getty Images)
In contrast, LeBron James and his son Bronny made history on October 22, 2024, by becoming the first father-son duo in NBA history to play together in an official game. Unlike the lower-tier or regional settings of some soccer examples, the Jameses achieved this at the highest level of professional basketball, a milestone that has set the bar for sports legacies.
Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. with great performances
The young Portuguese forward has been turning heads lately with his standout performances for the Al Nassr U-16 squad. Sharing a striking physical resemblance to his father, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. has tallied 6 goals in 15 matches so far this season, highlighted by a recent brilliant hat trick against Al Fayha.
