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Ashley Young could face his son, Tyler, in an FA Cup clash, with their teams drawn against each other in the competition. This uncommon dream of a father and son playing in the same game has been achieved by few, and we take a look at the families that have successfully done this.
Everton, where Ashley Young currently plays, were drawn against Peterborough United, where Tyler plays, in the third round of the FA Cup.
While Tyler has only made one appearance so far, the potential for a father-son showdown could well inspire his manager to play him in the game.
Ashley is one of the oldest players in the current Premier League season, and seeing his son turn pro is a testament to his longevity in the game.
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Pulse Sports has taken time to compile a list of fathers and sons that have had the privilege of playing in the same game.
Rivaldo and Rivaldinho
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Rivaldo, a Brazilian football legend, fulfilled his dream of playing alongside his son, Rivaldinho, at Mogi Mirim.
In 2013, Rivaldo returned to his roots at Mogi Mirim, the club where his journey began. There, he fulfilled his dream of sharing the field with his son before retiring a month later.
However, the story did not end there. In 2015, Rivaldo made a surprising comeback. Just a month after his return, he achieved an extraordinary feat: scoring in the same match as his son in a 3-1 victory.
The Easthams
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George Eastham Sr. and George Eastham Jr. won the Northern Ireland Gold Cup together, a unique achievement for a father-son duo.
George Eastham Jr.'s 1966 FIFA World Cup medal is undoubtedly a prized possession. However, he cherishes another medal from a less prominent tournament that holds special significance.
At the tender age of 18, in 1954, he shared the field with his father, George Eastham Sr., for Ards in the Northern Ireland Gold Cup. Together, they lifted the trophy, with the elder Eastham scoring the decisive goal in the final.
The Eremenkos
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Alexei Eremenko Sr. and his sons, Alexei Jr. and Roman Eremenko, have all enjoyed successful footballing careers, often playing together at club level.
The Eremenko family is another example of a footballing dynasty. Alexei Eremenko Sr., during his later career at HJK Helsinki, had the privilege of playing alongside his son, Alexei Jr. Together, they won back-to-back Finnish Veikkausliiga titles and the 2003 Finnish Cup.
Later, Eremenko Sr. joined FF Jaro, where he teamed up with his other son, Roman Eremenko, now a star at CSKA Moscow.
Interestingly, all three generations of Eremenkos shared a common playing position, leading the elder Eremenko to jokingly remark, "It seems I can't teach my sons any other role!"
Henrik Larsson and Jordan Larsson
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Henrik Larsson, a Swedish football legend, played alongside his son, Jordan Larsson, at Hogaborgs BK.
Swedish football legend Henrik Larsson, a 106-time international and UEFA Champions League winner, concluded his career at Hogaborgs BK. This final chapter saw him share the pitch with his 15-year-old son, Jordan, who even scored a goal.
Though they did not have many opportunities to combine on the field, Larsson expressed immense pride in the unique experience.
The Herds
Alex, a decorated Manchester City player, shared the field with his son, David, during a Stockport County match in 1951. While David later achieved significant success with Manchester United, their brief time as teammates remains a unique chapter in their footballing journey.
The Bowyers
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Ian Bowyer and his son, Gary Bowyer, played together for Hereford United.
Ian, a two-time European Cup winner, took on the role of player-manager at Hereford United. During the 1989/90 season, he brought in his son, Gary, to join the team.
Gary recalls a memorable match against Scunthorpe, where his father came on as a substitute to help salvage a draw. Interestingly, Gary scored the equalising goal, but his father was the only one who did not immediately congratulate him, perhaps due to Gary's involvement in the earlier goal that had put them behind.
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