Like father, like son - Top 10 players with most talented kids

Like father, like son. Let's look at the top 10 players with most talented kids...

1. Mitchel Bergkamp

Arsenal legend Dennis Bergkamp was renowned for his excellent first touch and his amazing technique. The Dutchman will go down history as one of the finest footballers of his generation. Dennis has a son named Mitchel, who currently plays for Almere City youth team in Dutch second division. He has all what it takes to become one of the finest forwards in European football: talent, support from his father and an unquenchable enthusiasm for the game. Mitchel will have to work hard to carry his father’s legacy, but it can be done. He should create his own style, instead of trying to emulate his father playing style.

2. Isaac Drogba

It’s quite a common thing for young boys to want to become like their fathers, and football is no exception to the rule. Isaac Drogba is the son of Chelsea legend Didier Drogba. He is only 16, but he has already shown glimpses of brilliance. Didier Drogba is widely regarded as one of the best strikers of his generation, and he is trying to instill his deadly finishing instincts into his son. Isaac currently plays for Chelsea youth team, enjoying himself at the club where his father made history. He trains under the guidance of Chelsea staff, and most importantly- under the watchful eye of his father.

3. Joe van der Sar

You may think that being a football players is one of the fanciest jobs one could have, but not if you have to follow in the footsteps of one of the finest goalkeepers in world football. Joe van der Sar is the son of Manchester United legend Edwin van der Sar. The 18-year-old plays for the Ajax youth team, hoping to play for the first team. Joe has also played for Manchester United youth team a couple of years ago, before making the switch to Ajax. Just like his father Edwin, Joe van der Sar is talented and has a huge potential. He hopes to carry the legacy of his father, which won’t be easy.

4. Devante Cole

If you find yourself complaining about trying to make a dent in the universe, spare a thought for young players who have to follow in the footsteps of their successful dads. Devante Cole is the son of Andy Cole, the former Manchester United striker. Like his father, Devante plays as a striker. The 21-year-old came through the youth ranks of Manchester City, but he was disillusioned with the way young English players are treated there. Devante Cole couldn’t find space in the first team, so he left for Bradford and later for Fleetwood Town, the club he currently plays for.

5. Ianis Hagi

Gheorge Hagi is widely regarded as one of the best Romanian players to ever have graced the game. He played an instrumental role in Romania’s great run in the 1994 World Cup, where the Balkan side reached the quarter-finals. He has a son named Iainis. The 18-year-old signed for Fiorentina this past summer, having collected 31 league appearances for Romanian side Viitorul last season. Ianis Hagi is blessed with an amazing technique, but he has to adapt to the pace and style of Serie A. At 18, he is widely regarded as one of the most promising players in European football.

6. Joshua Nascimento

For many sportsmen, support from family is crucial to their success. Joshua Nascimento is the son of perhaps the greatest footballer of all-time, Pele. It’ hard to follow in the footsteps of a football legend, but Joshua doesn’t seemed to be fazed at all. In an interview for the Minaret Online, he said: “My goal is to play professional soccer, but that’s not my only goal by any means. I want to get a degree, and continuing to play in the United States gives me the best shot at doing that. ” Joshua Nascimento may not follow in his father’s footsteps, but he is quite talented.

7. Enzo Zidane

It’s hard to follow in the footsteps of a talented father, especially if he happens to be one of the greatest footballers ever to have graced the game. We’re talking about Enzo Zidane, the son of the French legend Zinedine Zidane. Enzo is a talented 21-year-old lad, currently playing for Real Madrid’s youth team. He has offered some glimpses of brilliance every now and then, but he needs to step up his game if he wants to follow in the footsteps of his father. Enzo Zidane should start playing first team football as soon as possible. Else, he will live in the shadow of his dad.

8. Shaqueel van Persie

Former Arsenal and Manchester United forward Robin Van Persie is widely regarded as one of the finest players of the last decade. The Dutchman joined Turkish Super League side Fenerbahce during the 2015 summer transfer window. Van Persie had brought his son Shaqueel with him, and father and son impressed during Robin’s presentation. Shaqueel van Persie may be only 10-years-old, but he seems to have inherited some of Van Persie’s talent and genius. Shaqueel is following in the footsteps of his father; Robin Van Persie had his son enroll in Fenerbahce youth academy.

9. Brooklyn Beckham

Manchester United legend David Beckham is considered as one of the finest midfielders of his generation. He has four children: Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and daughter Harper. The eldest son, Brooklyn, has trained under some of the finest managers in the world. David Beckham had his eldest son train with Arsenal’s youth team, but he was not offered a scholarship to keep training with the young Gunners. Arsenal made it clear they won’t be offering Brooklyn Beckham a professional contract. The 17-year-old is talented, but he has to work hard if he wants to follow in the footsteps of his dad.

10. Christian Maldini

Can Christian Maldini become one of the best defenders in the coming years? The 20-year-old is the son of Paolo Maldin, widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders of all time. Christian Maldini seems to be following in the footsteps of his father and also his grandfather, the Italian legend Cesare Maldini who passed away in April 2016. Like his father and grandfather, Christian Maldini plays for AC Milan. He was handed the armband earlier in April in a match against Novara, and he was worn it ever since. The expectations are high, and Christian knows that. He hopes to become an AC Milan legend.