Many famous athletes have taken into consideration the saying “as a father as son” and have made from their passion a family thing. In this article, we’ve gathered some of the most famous young sportsmen who have taken passion to sport from their parents.
MICK SCHUMACHER
The son of late Michael SCHUMACHER is participating at the current time to the FIA F2 Championship with the Italian Prema Powerteam. Still, he seems almost ready to enter the Formula 1 world in a few years, and these are exciting news for all racing lovers.
CONOR BENN
Nigel Benn is a former boxing worldwide champion who used to compete in two-weight matches, and his son Conor is currently following his steps.
BILLY & MAKO VUNIPOLA
The sons of Fe’ ao Vunipola, former Tongan captain, make a match made in heaven as they’re playing together. The brothers Vunipola Billy and Mako have both played as British and Irish Lions, and have been mainstays during for the few last years in the English union team.
DALEY BLIND
Daley and his father Danny BLIND are both renowned international football players. After ending his contract with Manchester United, BLIND the son has signed with Ajax. This team was the one that made his father famous for playing with them during most of his career.
JACQUES VILLENEUVE
This car racer broke his father Gilles’ record by winning the title of Formula 1 in 1997.
STUART BROAD
Stuart Broad is like his father has been a key to a winning side in England. The son might have even surpassed his father as the Barmy Army sang about him, “he’s big, he’s bad; he’s better than his dad.”
NICO ROSBERG
Keke Rosberg won the Formula 1 in 1982 and his son Nico has kept following his steps until he won the same title in 2016.
CHRIS EUBANK JR.
In terms of titles, Chris junior has already equaled his father, though he still has a long way to go if he wants to reach the notoriety of the great and mighty Chris Eubank the father.
JAMIE REDKNAPP
Both Jamie and his father have had a successful football career but are famous for their next activity. Jamie is known for his great expertise as a pundit on television, and Harry is famous for his management skills as he was named “king of the jungle.”
WILL GREENWOOD
Dick, Will’s father, has been capped as a lion by England in the sixties and was their captain back when they played against Ireland. His son, who has followed his steps, is a key in his team and was one of the main reasons England won in 2003.
NELSON PIQUET JR.
Piquet junior first followed his father (who was three times championed) into Formula 1, but he soon reconverted into a different type of racing.
FRANK LAMPARD
Both oldest and youngest Lampard were capped internationally; father Frank senior has been part of the West Ham team for 18 years, and Son Frank junior is playing for Chelsea.
FLOYD MAYWEATHER JR.
Having won all the fights in his career, this is again one of the athletes that have outplayed their fathers; he also gathered a great fortune thanks to all his titles. Unlike his son Floyd senior has been way better at training than professional competing.
ELI & PEYTON MANNING
The brothers Manning have finally held the trophy their father could never lift even though he was one of the best players in the seventies. They’ve won 4 Super Bowl championships combined. They also have both been fifth-round picks.
