Behind many of the biggest names in football are family ties you may not have heard about. These siblings have forged their own paths, occasionally stepping out of the limelight — but their stories deserve attention.
1. Toni & Felix Kroos
Felix is the younger brother of legendary midfielder Toni Kroos. While Toni’s career has been illustrious, Felix has quietly built his own reputation on the pitch.
2. Alisson & Muriel Becker
Alisson Becker is well-known between the sticks, but his older brother Muriel also trained as a goalkeeper, rising through Internacional’s youth ranks.
3. Harry, Joe & Laurence Maguire
Harry Maguire might grab the biggest headlines, but his brothers Joe and Laurence are also in the football world, each carving their own journey through academies and lower leagues.
4. Romelu & Jordan Lukaku
Romelu Lukaku is the prolific striker, but his brother Jordan (full name Jordan Zacharie Lukaku Menama Mokelenge) plays as a left back, recently plying his trade in the TFF First League.
5. Nacho & Álex Fernández
Nacho of Real Madrid has long been a steady presence in defense, but his younger brother Álex is equally creative in midfield, having played in Spain and Croatia during his career.
6. Nordin & Sofyan Amrabat
Sofyan Amrabat isn’t alone: his older brother Nordin also plays professionally, and both have represented Morocco internationally.
7. Tammy & Timmy Abraham
Tammy Abraham, now known for his goal-scoring exploits, has a brother Timmy who also plays football. The Abraham name continues to have strong ties to the game.
8. Emil, Rasmus & Oscar Højlund
Emil has drawn attention with 2024’s moves, but he’s actually one of three brothers. Rasmus also plays, and twin Oscar has been making strides — including a recent move to Eintracht Frankfurt.
9. The Mac Allister Trio
Alexis Mac Allister (World Cup winner) isn’t the only one. Francis and Kevin Mac Allister also play professionally, showing that football is very much a family affair.
10. The Chalobah Brothers
Nathaniel Chalobah has been in the spotlight longer, but his younger brother Trevoh has been establishing his own career in the Premier League.
11. Thiago & Rafinha Alcântara
Raised in a football-rich household, the Alcântara brothers have been surrounded by talent from early on — not least because their father, Mazinho, was a world-class footballer himself.
12. Jacob, Aaron & Cole Ramsey
Jacob Ramsey’s ascent has been notable, but Aaron is also playing professionally (Burnley), and Cole is coming through the youth ranks, continuing the family’s connection to the sport.
13. The Aubameyangs
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is the star, but he grew up alongside siblings also involved in football — William-Fils and Catilina among them — and their father, Pierre Sr., played as well.
14. Antonio & Gianluigi Donnarumma
Gianluigi Donnarumma is a name known to almost every fan, but less remembered is his brother Antonio, with whom he shared time at AC Milan early in both their careers.
15. Paul, Florentin & Mathias Pogba
The Pogba name is often associated with international glory, but Paul has two brothers — Florentin and Mathias — who are pros in their own right, each building a unique career.
16. Jurrien, Quinten & Dylan Timber
Jurrien Timber gets the headlines at Arsenal, but his twin Quinten and elder brother Dylan are also professionals, showing great promise.
17. Rio & Anton Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand’s storied career is well-known, but Anton (and even some cousins) were also involved in professional football, keeping the family emblem alive in the sport.
18. Hazard Family
Eden and Thorgan Hazard are familiar names. But there’s also Ethan and Kylian Hazard, each pursuing their careers with different clubs, showing just how deep the family’s football roots run.
19. Iñaki & Nico Williams
Iñaki Williams has made a name for himself at Athletic Bilbao and internationally. His younger brother Nico is following suit, carrying on the family legacy in Spain’s top tiers.
20. Yaya, Kolo & Ibrahim Touré
The Touré brothers are icons. Yaya and Kolo both played at Manchester City and internationally, while Ibrahim, the youngest, also showed promise before his untimely passing.
