‘He can hit the target!’ – Watch Cristiano Ronaldo Jr score stunning free-kick… as fans joke he’s better than his dad
CRISTIANO RONALDO fancies himself as quit the set-piece specialist but the Manchester United star is no match for his son.
Footage shows 11-year-old Cristiano Jr showing his dad how it's done with a stunning free-kick goal.
In a video posted to Cristiano Jr is seen lining up an effort from quite some distance.
And with expert technique he curls it over the mannequins mimicking a free-kick wall, finding the top corner.
Cristiano Jr's talent should not come as too much of a surprise though.
The youngster is part of United's academy set-up, and even wears his dad's iconic No7 jersey.
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Fans on social media were loving his effort and couldn't help but poke fun at United star Ronaldo in the process.
Despite CR7 netting 55 free-kick goals so far in his glittering career, one user joked: "The better one out of the two."
Another added: "At least he can hit the target. His dad just skies it now."
One surprise was Cristiano Jr neglecting to perform his dad's trademark 'Siu' celebration after finding the back of the net.
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Although he did show off the move while scoring for United's Under-12s side last month.
Chelsea star Thiago Silva's son also seems to be quite the fan of Ronaldo.
Like Cristiano Jr, youngster Iago was caught on camera scoring a peach of a free-kick in his back garden.
But unlike Ronaldo's son, Iago did run off and perform a 'Siu' celebration.