The world of professional football, where fame and fortune often overshadow the behind-the-scenes stories, has numerous talented individuals whose familial connections have played a significant role in their journeys. 

This article delves into the lesser-known siblings of some of the most celebrated footballers, revealing the hidden talents and connections that have shaped their careers.

1. Toni Kroos and Felix Kroos.

 

Felix Kroos is the brother of Toni Kroos (retired). Felix Kroos is the son of Roland Kroos.

2. The Becker Brothers.

 

Alisson’s older brother Muriel is also a goalkeeper and was developed at Internacional.

3. The Maguire Brothers.

 

His brothers, Joe and Laurence, are also footballers. He attended Immaculate Conception Catholic Primary School in Spinkhill and St Mary’s Roman Catholic High School in Chesterfield. From 7 to 16 years old, Maguire played as a central midfielder for Sheffield United’s academy.

4. Romelu Lukaku and Jordan Lukaku

 

Jordan Zacharie Lukaku Menama Mokelenge (born 25 July 1994) is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a left back for TFF First League team Adanaspor. His older brother, Romelu, is also a footballer.

5. Nacho Fernandez and Alex Fernandez.

 

Nacho of Real Madrid, his brother Alex, two years younger and a talented creative midfielder, has moved around a lot more, playing for HNK Rijeka, RCD Espanyol,

6. The Amrabat brothers.

 

Amrabat’s younger brother, Sofyan Amrabat, is a fellow professional footballer who plays at Fiorentina at the club level and Morocco at the international level.

7. Tammy Abraham and Timmy Abraham.

 

Personal life. Abraham was born in London to Nigerian parents. He is the brother of Roma and England national team striker Tammy Abraham.

8. The Hojlund brothers.

 

Emil’s older brother Rasmus plays for Manchester United, and his twin Oscar paved the way to Germany just days before his Schalke signing in summer 2024 by joining Eintracht Frankfurt.

9. The Mac Allister Brothers.

Kevin Mac Allister (born 7 November 1997) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or full-back for Belgian Pro League club Union SG. He is also an older brother to FIFA World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister and a younger brother to fellow footballer Francis Mac Allister.

10. The Chalobah brothers.

Trevoh Tom Chalobah was born on 5 July 1999 in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Chalobah moved to the United Kingdom at the age of two and grew up in Gipsy Hill in the London Borough of Lambeth. His older brother Nathaniel Chalobah is also a footballer.