The world of football is filled with star players who not only deliver on the pitch but also enjoy extraordinary family lives. Here’s a brief look at 15 of the sport’s biggest names—and how many children they have, ranked from the fewest to the most.
The Brazilian wizard is the father of one son, who frequently appears on his social media channels.
The Argentine goal machine celebrates his strikes with his only son, Benjamin.
Zlatan Ibrahimović – 2 children Photo: ph.FAB / Shutterstock.com The charismatic Swede combines on-pitch confidence with life at home raising two sons.
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Robert Lewandowski – 2 children Photo: sbonsi / Shutterstock.com Poland’s superstar has two daughters who closely follow his successful career.
Gerard Piqué – 2 childrenPhoto: ph.FAB / Shutterstock.com The Spanish defensive powerhouse has two sons with singer Shakira.
Mesut Özil – 2 children Photo: Marcel Paschertz / Shutterstock.com The creative German is the father of two daughters and enjoys family life away from the spotlight.
Lionel Messi – 3 children Photo: Victor Velter / Shutterstock.com Argentina’s iconic forward has three sons who are often seen wearing their dad’s jerseys.
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Luis Suárez – 3 children Photo: Christian Bertrand / Shutterstock.com The Uruguayan, known for his lethal finishing, spends his free time with his three children.
Antoine Griezmann – 3 children Photo: Christian Bertrand / Shutterstock.com The French World Cup winner has three children, all born on the same date in April.
Edinson Cavani – 3 childrenPhoto: Stefan Ugljevarevic / Shutterstock.com The hardworking striker is a father of three, balancing goal-scoring duties with family life.
Sergio Ramos – 4 children Photo: Romain Biard / Shutterstock.com The Real Madrid legend is a proud father of four, who frequently appear on his Instagram.
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Gareth Bale – 4 children Photo: Andrew Dowling Photo / Shutterstock.com The Welshman’s blistering pace on the pitch matches his busy life as a father of four.
Wayne Rooney – 4 children Photo: kivnl / Shutterstock.com England’s former top scorer has four sons, all following in his football footsteps.
David Beckham – 4 children Photo: YES Market Media / Shutterstock.com The British style icon often appears publicly with his wife Victoria and their four kids.
Cristiano Ronaldo – 5 children Photo: Maciej Rogowski Photo / Shutterstock.com The global superstar has five children, whose everyday moments he frequently shares on social media.
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