Being a second-generation professional football player complicates one's relationship with both the sport and the business. Growing up in the shadows of a superstar can carry a lot of pressure, especially if a son attempts to follow in his father's footsteps and compete with his legacy.
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Many players choose to follow other paths if they don't foresee success for themselves while others choose to follow the same dream. While the success of each can have varying degrees, here are the players who sought the same profession as their fathers.
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Sources:
The Mirror: 7 footballers following in their fathers' footsteps from Carragher to Ince
Sport Bible: 10 Footballers Following In Their Famous Father’s Footsteps