Romeo Beckham, Theo Zidane: The footballers following in their famous fathers' footsteps

Many footballer's children never pursue the football dream out of fear. However these players dared to make their own mark on the game despite hailing from legends.

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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

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