Tottenham scouts were in attendance as Cristiano Ronaldo Jr made his Portugal Under-15 debut against Japan, with the youngster drawing a crowd of Europe’s biggest clubs.
Tottenham Hotspur are no strangers to buying and nurturing youngsters, and we have seen the Lilywhites hone more into that skillset this season.
In fact, in March, five of Tottenham’s starlets made Goal’s Next Gen list of the world’s best young talents, with Yang Min-hyeok, currently on loan at Queens Park Rangers, securing 43rd place.
Luka Vuskovic, on loan at Westerlo, landed in 26th, Mikey Moore came in at 22nd, while Lucas Bergvall ranked 16th. The highest-placed Spurs player was Archie Gray, who secured 13th spot.
Cristiano Ronaldo and his son Cristiano Ronaldo Jr greet the crowd during the official unveiling of Cristiano Ronaldo as an Al Nassr player at Mrso...
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Tottenham scouts watch Cristiano Ronaldo Jr debut for Portugal Under-15s
Tottenham continue to be linked with youngsters like Roony Bardghji, and now reports from The Sun have revealed that Tottenham scouts were present when Cristiano Ronaldo Jr made his Portugal Under-15 debut against Japan.
Although the 14-year-old did not start the match, the son of one of the best players in football history was cheered onto the pitch when he came off the bench in a 4-1 win over Japan’s Under-15s on Tuesday.
The Portuguese youngster did not score a goal in the tie, but he was watched by several top clubs across Europe.
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Tottenham’s UEFA Europa League opponents, Manchester United, were in attendance, along with up to 10 Bundesliga clubs who are also rumoured to have been represented in the crowd.
Spurs among elite clubs scouting Portugal Under-15 talent
While Spurs and Manchester United scouts were present, it has also been revealed that Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig, Hoffenheim, Red Bull Salzburg, Inter Milan, Juventus and Atalanta all sent scouts to cover the game.
The Portuguese Under-15 players did indeed catch the eye, with Braga forward Rafael Cabral stealing the show by bagging a hat-trick.
Rafael Cabral is Braga’s top scorer in the youth league with 13 goals this season, and given the talent on display in the Portuguese side, the Tottenham scouts would have plenty to think about as they head back to north London.
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