Online Reporter
THESE footie starlets have one goal – to fill their famous dads’ boots.
We told how Kai Rooney, 16, was offered a deal to stay on at Manchester United, where his old man Wayne was a hero.
Elsewhere, Beau Redknapp, 16, aims to be as good as father Jamie and grandad Harry, while Ronaldo Jr, 15, is blazing a trail in the sport.
And West Ham favourite Frank Lampard Sr must be bursting with pride as his son has surpassed his own success in the sport.
Grant Rollings looks at young hopefuls playing the game like Dad.
The Ronaldos
HE is only 15, but already much is expected of young Cristiano Ronaldo.
His dad has won football’s Ballon d’Or five times and said of himself: “I am always the best.”
Ronaldo Jr, a forward, is on the books of Saudi Arabia side Al-Nassr, where his father also plays, but showed he’s no nepo baby by debuting for Portugal’s under-16 team last year.
The Carricks
JACEY CARRICK, 15, got a new boss at Man Utd last month – his dad Michael.
But he was doing well before his father, 44, became interim gaffer.
In August, Jacey captained the Red Devils’ under-16 team during a tour of Hong Kong.
The Cechs
CZECH Petr Cech, 43, was one of the greatest goalies ever, winning four Premier League titles and the Champions League with Chelsea.
Son Damian, 16, signed for West London rivals Fulham, but will he equal his dad between the sticks?
The Giggs
NO Man Utd player won as many titles as winger Ryan Giggs, 52 – with 13 Premier League and two Champions League medals to his name.
His defender son Zach, 19, was let go by the club without playing for the first team, but signed for Sheffield United.
The Ferdinands
MADE captain of Brighton’s under-18 squad and, at just 17, Rio Ferdinand’s son Tate has been hailed “a leader” in defence.
Sound familiar?
Rio, 47, was England skipper and won six Premier League titles at Man Utd.
Can he match Dad’s first full cap aged 19?
The Redknapps
BEAU REDKNAPP, 17, follows dad Jamie and grandad Harry with his career as a midfielder.
Beau, who plays for Brentford, said of his dad: “He knows what it takes to get to the top level. He’s my dad, but also my mentor.”
Beau’s mum is singer Louise.
The Cisses
FRENCH striker Djibril Cisse was in Liverpool’s 2005 Champions League-winning side – and his son Prince Kobe followed him to Anfield.
The 17-year-old is an under-18s right-back.
Big brother Cassius plays for Notts County -Sun.
