During his childhood, Marc Guehi’s first love wasn’t football but playing the drums at his family church. The English professional footballer comes from a devoutly religious household, with his …
Famously known as the “Magic Dwarf,” Xherdan Shaqiri is the well-known son of Isen Shaqiri, a retired Alpine farmer, and Fatime Shaqiri, a retired cleaner. His parents emigrated to …
When you first see Yussuf Poulsen, you notice his mixed-race heritage. His father, Shihe Yurary, was from Tanzania, and his mother, Lene Poulsen, is from Copenhagen, Denmark. Shihe Yurary …
Zeki Amdouni’s complete history is a tale of resilience in the face of adversity. Born in Switzerland to a Turkish father and a Tunisian mother, Amdouni’s diverse heritage greatly …
Born to Umit and Serap Guler in the northeastern part of Ankara, Turkey, Arda grew up in a closely knit family. As a toddler, he was adored by everyone …
Let me tell you the story of Jarrad Branthwaite, a footballer who overcame the challenges of Osgood-Schlatter disease to achieve professional success. This condition had also affected his father, …
Born to Angelina and Martin Reijnders, Tijjani was named in honor of the former Nigerian winger, Tijjani Babangida, who spent part of his early career playing in the Netherlands. …
The Italian defender, Alessandro Bastoni, was born as the second son into a close-knit family of five, all passionate supporters of Inter Milan. His father, Nicola Bastoni, had once …
Growing up in a wealthy family with strong football connections, young Scott McTominay was nurtured by the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson, who cared for him like his own child. …
When Goncalo Inacio was a child, he dreamt of becoming a goalkeeper, but his father had other ideas. Recognizing his son’s talent with his left foot, Goncalo’s dad advised …
