Five Father-Son duo who played for major football club

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Football is a sport that often runs in the family, and there are many Father-Son duos. Many players have followed their fathers’ footsteps and played for the same club or country. Some of them have even shared the pitch with their dads, creating memorable moments for fans and themselves.

Here are five examples of father-son duos who played together in football:

Cesare and Paolo Maldini

The Maldini family is synonymous with AC Milan, as three generations of them have played for the Italian giants. Cesare Maldini was a defender who won four Serie A titles and one European Cup with Milan and represented Italy in the 1962 World Cup. His son Paolo Maldini is widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders of all time, who spent his entire career at Milan, winning seven Serie A titles and five European Cups. He also played in four World Cups for Italy, reaching the final in 1994. Paolo and Cesare played together for Milan in a friendly match against Hapoel Petah Tikva in 1986, when Paolo was 18 years old, and Cesare was 54. They also worked together as players and coaches for Italy in the 1998 World Cup.

Diego and Pablo Forlan

Diego Forlan is one of Uruguay’s most prolific strikers, who won the Golden Ball award at the 2010 World Cup, where he led his country to the semifinals. He also played for clubs like Manchester United, Atletico Madrid, and Inter Milan, winning several trophies. His father, Pablo Forlan, was also a forward who played for Uruguay in the 1966 and 1974 World Cups and clubs like Sao Paulo and Penarol. Diego and Pablo played together for Penarol in 1997, when Diego was 18 years old, and Pablo was 51. They scored a goal each in a 3-1 win over Central Espanol.

Peter and Kasper Schmeichel

Peter Schmeichel is one of the best goalkeepers ever, who won the treble with Manchester United in 1999 and the Euro 1992 with Denmark. He also played in four World Cups for his country, reaching the quarterfinals in 1998. His son Kasper Schmeichel is also a goalkeeper who plays for Leicester City, where he won the Premier League title in 2016. He also plays for Denmark, where he has matched his father’s feat of reaching the quarterfinals in the 2018 World Cup. Peter and Kasper played together for Manchester City in a friendly match against Bury in 2004, when Kasper was 17 years old and Peter was 40.

Lilian and Marcus Thuram

Lilian Thuram is a legendary defender who won the World Cup in 1998 and the Euro 2000 with France, as well as several club titles with Monaco, Parma, Juventus, and Barcelona. He also holds the record for most caps for France with 142 appearances. His son Marcus Thuram is a forward who plays for Borussia Monchengladbach in Germany, where he has scored 18 goals in two seasons. He also debuted for France in 2020, scoring his first goal against Ukraine. Lilian and Marcus played for Guingamp in a friendly match against Rennes in 2013, when Marcus was 15 years old and Lilian was 41.

Mazinho and Thiago Alcantara

Mazinho is a former midfielder who won the World Cup with Brazil in 1994 and several club titles with Vasco da Gama, Fiorentina, and Celta Vigo. His son Thiago Alcantara is a midfielder who plays for Liverpool, where he won the Premier League title in his first season. He also plays for Spain, where he has won two European Under-21 Championships and reached the final of Euro 2020. Mazinho and Thiago played for Celta Vigo in a friendly match against Lugo in 2005, when Thiago was 14 years old, and Mazinho was 39.