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03 Jul 2017 22:16:03
Interesting seeing George Weahs son sign for PSG. If he is anything like his father he will be a true superstar. Got me to thinking though what other real top end footballers sons has followed in their footsteps and gone on to become a phenomenal player?

I see Madrid have sold Zidane Jr and Becks young lad didn't cut it at Arsenal. Not that I personally know the story of all top players but it seems most of them have come from a less affluent background. Even in the modern day Messi, Sanchez, Suarez etc.

My question is in this day and age is it possible for a kid from means to really hit the top where the worlds their oyster with career choices in abundance or do you need that true grit of playing on the street to make it?

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03 Jul 2017 22:24:46
George weah what a player . Scored one of the best goals I have every seen, got the ball of the gk a went the full length of the pitch.

03 Jul 2017 23:18:38
Yh i think david beckham missed a trick there and should have given his kids a tougher upbringing so that they could make it as footballers.

03 Jul 2017 23:25:04
I'm off to watch Newsnight I can't be bothered 😆😆.

03 Jul 2017 23:38:26
You'd have to show a causal link between being poor and being good at football to make anything of this claim. Have at it. I await your data. ;)

04 Jul 2017 08:29:04
At the risk of being extremely stereotypical, kids of means will probably be playing rugby, cricket, or golf. I guess was it depends how you define "of means". There are lengthy f middle class background players right now.

Given the money available in most top class sports I can see why a lot of players lose the hunger as they can make a very good living without ever getting getting to the top level. I am not saying money is the main motivating factor but if you can become a millionaire without having to truly commit (clearly these people have talent) then is it any surprise that some seem to coast a little.

04 Jul 2017 09:24:48
That is a fair point Tony. I guess part of what I am trying to see is do you think that someone like Zidanes son or Beckhams would have the same drive as they did as upcoming players living in a more financially sound environment knowing that whatever becomes of their careers they already have wealth to fall back on?

04 Jul 2017 09:39:01
Reminds me of stories about Abedi Pele's sons Dede and Jordan Ayew.

04 Jul 2017 10:16:49
Cesare Maldini was pretty goodbye between the sticks for Italy and then produced the legend that is Paulo Maldini who was pretty good for a game or two.

Apart from that I can't think of too many more.

{Ed025's Note - schmeichel?

04 Jul 2017 10:34:59
Plenty of good footballers were rich beforehand.

04 Jul 2017 10:42:15
Danny and Daley Blind spring to mind when it comes to father/ son professional footballers. If your looking for footballers who make it at the highest level coming from a privileged background then look no further than Kaka, he comes from a wealthy family and went on to win the Balon d'Or. So it can be done, it's just less common.
As a side note I don't think it has anything to do with drive or determination, just that children from wealthy backgrounds have other better more realistic options open to them. I think they have just as much focus and drive but it's just channelled in to other things. Becoming a professional athlete is tough with no guarantees of success, plus you tend to have a short career and risk early retirement through injury at anytime.

Think about it, if your son has been fortunate enough that you have been able to send him to the best schools, and he has a chance either go to a Uni such as Oxford or Cambridge or sign a professional contract at a football club which do you advise him to do?

I know there are a lot of variables involved. But I suspect most will suggest the sensible route and go to a top Uni.

04 Jul 2017 11:40:53
I actually think this is a very interesting topic for debate, the motivating factor of money, there are many theories and people's work gone into this I am sure.

I think it is possible for somebody with money to have that drive but I definitely see the point of young players working harder because if they fail they will have nothing.

Then you have to look at whether becoming a professional footballer is all about talent or whether drive and determination are just as important, for example Ravel Morrison is one of the most natural footballers I have seen come through the United academy in years but he doesn't care and has absolutely wasted it, whereas a player like Gary Neville who wasn't the most naturally gifted but worked his ass off to become one of the best full backs in the world.

Debates like this could go on all day, I like it.

04 Jul 2017 11:42:14
Interesting post MAZE. I would assume if you had the genetic possibility, then it would still take practice. However, the people mentioned have the ability to pay for the best tuition. But the guy on the street does not. I think it matters not who your father is, but what effort you put in. The dad issue may get a foot in the door, but dedication will get your arse on the seat.

04 Jul 2017 11:43:51
Jred, I saw George Best do the same against Ipswich. At OT score - he made it 1-1.

04 Jul 2017 12:36:53
Any possibility it could be harder? For example, living your dads shadow or coaches/ teammates making it harder not to show preference over others? Or just not wanting to follow in there footsteps?







 

 

 
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