Marko was born into a well-off family and spent his childhood in Floridsdorf, a district north of Vienna, Austria. His father, Tomislav Arnautović, holds a prominent position as the …
Simons grew up with his older brother, Faustino, enjoying a happy childhood, especially when they watched their father’s impressive football performances. Despite his young age, Xavi fell in love …
At just 18, the rapidly rising Antonio Silva knew his moment had come when he faced the legendary Italian defender Leonardo Bonucci. Demonstrating his on-field confidence, the young, no-nonsense …
Didier grew up in a modest French family, where his father, Pierre, worked as a painter for the Departmental Directorates of Equipment (DDE) in France. His mother, Ginette, ran …
Many football fans may not be aware of Federico Dimarco’s humble beginnings in a family that fervently supports Inter Milan. The Italian footballer grew up in a building where …
The highly rated Nigerian-Swiss defender, Manuel Akanji, is the second child and first son of his Swiss mother, Isabel, and Nigerian father, Abimbola Akanji. Manuel was born in Switzerland …
As a boy, Denzel, the son of Boris and Marleen, whose family have their roots in Aruba and Suriname, had a unique behaviour that set him apart from his …
Noah Okafor’s father, Christian Okafor, fled Nigeria due to hardship and fate brought him to Austria, where he struggled to find a meaningful job. He then moved to Germany …
Nicknamed “Pepo,” Federico Chiesa is the son of Francesca Lombardi and Enrico Chiesa. He was raised in an affluent family with a rich football heritage. Growing up in Florence, …
To casual football fans, Jarell Quansah is a rapidly emerging star. But for those who know him beyond the field, he’s the celebrated grandson of former Black Stars player …
