The sons of football legends who play professionally today
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Justin Kluivert
19-year-old Justin Kluivert, son of former Holland striker Patrick, is currently looking to make waves at Roma having signed from Ajax in the summer.
Federico Chiesa
Federico Chiesa is the son of former Italy legend Enrico. Unlike his father, who was a striker, Federico plays more as a winger at Fiorentina. He made his national team debut earlier this year as Italy lost to Argentina.
Kasper Schmeichel
Kasper Schmeichel is one of the better goalkeepers in the Premier League. His father, Peter, is regarded as one of the best goalkeepers of all time. Like his Dad, Kasper is a regular for the Danish national side and he too has a Premier League winners medal after Leicester City’s incredible title win.
Enzo Zidane
Enzo Zidane, son of Real Madrid and France legend Zinedine, is currently playing for Rayo Majadahonda, on loan from Swiss Super League side FC Lausanne-Sport.
Ianis Hagi
Gheorghe Hagi was one of the few players to play for both Real Madrid and Barcelona during his wonderful career and he is now the manager of Romanian side Viitorul. His son, Ianis, is also on the books at Viitorul after a brief spell at Fiorentina. In fact, it was his dad who gave his first-team debut.
Mattheus Oliveira
Do you remember Bebeto? He was the Brazilian star who famously ‘rocked the cradle’ at the 1994 World Cup in honour of his son’s birth. Well that son, Mattheus Oliveira, is now 24 and playing in Portugal for Sporting, although he’s currently out on loan at Vitoria Guimaraes.
Timothy Weah
Timothy Weah is the son of Ballon d’Or Winner, George. Timothy is on the books of PSG and has been capped by the US national team, having been born in New York City.
Angus Gunn
Southampton goalkeeper Angus Gunn is the son of Bryan, who played over 450 games for Norwich. Angus is currently the backup at Saints but will be hoping to break into the first team in the near future.
Giovanni Simeone
23-year-old Giovanni Simeone, son of former player-turned-manager Diego, is currently playing in Italy for Fiorentina as has been capped by Argentina. Unlike his dad, Giovanni plays as a striker.
Marcos Alonso
Chelsea and Spain left-back Marcos Alonso is pretty much a household name for Premier League fans. His dad, also named Marcos Alonso, became the then most expensive transfer in Spanish league history when he moved from Atletico Madrid to Barcelona in 1982. Furthermore, the Chelsea star’s grandfather Marquitos won the European Cup five times with Real Madrid.
Devante Cole
23-year-old striker Devante Cole, son of former Newcastle, Man United and England forward Andrew Cole, has bounced around the lower leagues a fair bit. He’s now on the books at Wigan Athletic but has been loaned out to Burton Albion where he hopes to kickstart his career.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is regarded as one of the best strikers in Europe. The Arsenal star’s father Pierre made over 400 professional appearances during his career and he was capped 80 times by the Gabon national team.
Daley Blind
Ajax and Holland star Daley Blind has had a successful career in his own right but his father, Danny, is regarded as a legend in the Netherlands. He won five Eredivisie titles, a Champions League, Cup Winner’s Cup, UEFA Cup and Super Cup with Ajax during his glorious career.
Thiago and Rafinha
Bayern Munich’s Thiago and Barcelona’s Rafinha are both forging outstanding careers of their own. Although they are brothers, Thiago plays for Spain and Rafinha plays for Brazil. The pair of the son of midfielder Mazinho, who won the World Cup with Brazil in 1994.