Oshey! When a football nation like Portugal a country defined by the greatness of Cristiano Ronaldo starts whispering about a successor, you must pay attention. And right now, all eyes are on the dazzling 21-year-old winger, Carlos Forbs! 🚀
The moment arrived on November 16, 2025, when Forbs made his senior debut for the Seleção (the Portuguese National Team). It wasn't just a friendly run-out; it was a powerful statement in a FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier against Armenia at the Estádio do Dragão, a match Portugal won 9-1 to secure their qualification for the 2026 World Cup!. Coming off the bench to replace the great Bernardo Silva, Forbs immediately won a penalty, proving he is built for the pressure.
Why the Hype is Ghen Ghen
Forbs, who plays his club football as a winger for Club Brugge, is not just a prospect; he is delivering hard numbers this season. With 5 goals and 5 assists in 20 appearances for his club, he is showing every week that he possesses the holy trinity of attacking football: pace, confidence, and most importantly, end product.
The conversation is unavoidable: many pundits and fans see him as the natural successor to Cristiano Ronaldo. Think back to the early days of CR7: a fearless, lightning-fast winger with tricks, flair, and an unstoppable desire to score. Forbs embodies that same youthful spark and creative hunger, ready to carry Portugal’s legacy forward.
He’s already making major noise in Europe, too. Just weeks before his national team debut, on November 5, 2025, Forbs put on a show in the Champions League, scoring twice and providing an assist in a thrilling 3-3 draw against Barcelona, earning him the Player of the Match award.
If Carlos Roberto Forbs Borges continues this stunning trajectory combining his club brilliance with this explosive start on the international stage he won’t just follow Ronaldo’s colossal footsteps… he may just write an even bigger, bolder chapter for Portuguese football.
The future is here, and it is electrifying! Keep watching this star, because he is ready to shine! 🇵🇹✨