For many sportsmen, support from family is crucial to their success. 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 fathers.

You may think that being a football player is one of the easiest jobs one could have, but not if you have to follow in the footsteps of one of the finest player in world football.

It’s quite a common thing for young boys to want to become like their fathers, and football is no exception to the rule.

I hope a certain young boy 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.

Now, let’s take a look at top 7 footballers with most talented kids who are expected to follow their father’s footsteps.

7. Pele – Joshua Nascimento


Joshua Nascimento is the son of perhaps the greatest footballer of all-time, Pele. It’s 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.

6. Paolo Maldini – Christian Maldini

Can Christian Maldini become one of the best defenders in the coming years? The 20-year-old is the son of Paolo Maldini, widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders of all time. Christian Maldini seems to be following in his father and grandfather’s footsteps.

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.

5. Andy Cole – Devante Cole

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.

4. Dennis Bergkamp – 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 as attacking midfielder.

He has all what it takes to become one of the finest forwards in European football.


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