This week for the These Dads Are Doing It Right series I want to put a spotlight on great dad and kids duos in sport of soccer. These dad and kid duos have made a name for themselves in the world of soccer. In addition, if there are any other dads that you think we should check out, leave their name and info in the comment section below.
Great Dad And Kid Duos In Soccer
Peter and Kasper Schmeichel
Peter Schmeichel and Kasper Schmeichel are a famous Danish father-son duo, both known for their accomplished careers as professional football goalkeepers. The father, Peter won the first-ever Premier League title with Manchester United in 1993. His son, Kasper, repeated this feat with Leicester City in 2016, a remarkable underdog story in football history. Both have been key goalkeepers for the Denmark national team, with Peter part of the Euro 1992-winning squad and Kasper helping the team reach the Euro 2020 semi-finals.
Eric and Tatum Wynalda
Eric Wynalda was one of the greatest players in U.S. soccer history, a Hall of Famer who appeared in three World Cups and is among the all-time top goal scorers for the U.S. Men’s National Team. Tatum Wynalda is a current collegiate player at Pepperdine University who has professional aspirations. She has spoken about the pressure of carrying her famous father’s name while trying to establish her own identity in the sport.
Patrick and Justin Kluivert
Patrick and Justin Kluivert are a famous Dutch father-son football duo. The dad is known as a legendary striker Patrick known for his prolific scoring at Ajax, Barcelona, and the Netherlands, while his son Justin, also an Ajax product, became a prominent winger, playing for top European clubs like Roma and Bournemouth, carrying the family name and living up to high expectations with his own success for the Dutch national team and major leagues.
Cesare and Paolo Maldini
Cesare and Paolo Maldini are a celebrated father-son duo who were both legendary defenders and captains for AC Milan and the Italian national team. They represent a unique football dynasty at AC Milan, which also includes Paolo’s son, Daniel. Cesare Maldini was a central defender and libero who captained AC Milan to their first-ever European Cup (now the Champions League) victory in 1963. He later managed the Italian national team and his son Paolo captained the side under his management. Paolo Maldini is widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders of all time, known for his elegance, tactical intelligence, and loyalty, having spent his entire 25-season career with AC Milan.