It Is Too Much For Me – Porto Star Explains Why He Won’t Wear Ronaldo’s No. 7

Porto youngster Rodrigo Mora has ruled out the possibility of taking over Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic number seven shirt for Portugal, insisting that he is comfortable with his current jersey number.

The 19-year-old attacking midfielder described Ronaldo as a role model and said he was privileged to have shared the Portuguese national team dressing room with the legendary forward.

According to Bush Radio Academy, Mora made the remarks following Ronaldo’s retirement from international football, which brought an end to an illustrious career with Portugal.

Ronaldo leaves behind the famous number seven shirt after years of representing his country, during which he established himself as Portugal’s all-time leading goalscorer and one of the most influential figures in the national team’s history.

Mora, however, made it clear that he has no intention of taking over the shirt, explaining that his preferred number 86 suits him better.

Speaking about his experience of playing alongside the former Real Madrid and Manchester United star, the Porto teenager expressed admiration for Ronaldo’s achievements and influence on Portuguese football.

“I was extremely lucky to play with Cristiano and share the dressing room with him, as he is everyone’s role model.

“He has retired from international football, and Portugal thanks him greatly for everything he has given,” Mora said.

When asked whether he would be interested in wearing Ronaldo’s famous number seven jersey, the youngster dismissed the suggestion.

“No, no, no, I don’t think about that, it is far too much for me, the number 86 suits me,” he added.

Ronaldo enjoyed a remarkable international career, captaining Portugal to the 2016 European Championship title and two UEFA Nations League trophies.

The Al-Nassr forward also became his country’s record goalscorer, leaving behind a legacy that will be difficult for future generations of Portuguese players to match.

Mora, who was born in 2007, is considered one of the promising young talents in Portuguese football. Having developed through Porto’s academy, the attacking midfielder has gradually earned opportunities in the club’s first team and is expected to play an important role in the future of Portuguese football.