Footballers who followed fathers' footsteps to play in EPL

 

A historic moment was experienced in the NBA when basketball legend LeBron James and his son, Bronny James, made headlines as the first father-and-son duo to play together for the LA Lakers.

The Premier League, too, has seen a number of players follow in their fathers' footsteps, making it to the highest levels of English football.

Among the most recent is Tottenham Hotspur defender Archie Gray, who debuted earlier this season. His father, Andy Gray, also left a mark in the Premier League, appearing in 51 games as a forward for teams like Leeds United, Nottingham Forest, and Sunderland.

Archie’s family legacy in football runs deep: his great-uncle Eddie Gray managed Leeds United in the Premier League, while his grandfather Frank Gray achieved European Cup success as a player.

Archie Gray’s debut brings the number of Premier League players with fathers who also played in the league to 26, highlighting a unique legacy in professional football.

by Rosa Mumanyi