Where Premier League stars’ kids are now as Romeo Beckham makes Brentford debut

On Jan 11, 2023

David Beckham’s second oldest son Romeo has made his debut for Brentford after signing for the club last week.

The 20-year-old midfielder joined the club’s B team on a short-term loan deal from MLS side Inter Miami, which runs until the end of May. Beckham made his debut for his new team on Tuesday night, coming off the bench as Brentford came from behind to advance to the third round of the London Senior Cup.

Following his first appearance in English football, Daily Star Sport looks at where the children of seven other Premier League stars are now after following in their fathers’ footsteps.

Erling Haaland

The son of former Nottingham Forest, Leeds United and Manchester City midfielder Alf-Inge, Erling Haaland is currently the Premier League’s top scorer this season.

After smashing goalscoring records at Red Bull Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund, Haaland signed for his dad’s old club City in the summer.

He has since continued his stunning form in front of goal by scoring 27 times in just 22 appearances this season. 21 of those goals have come in the league as he became the fastest player to 20 goals in the Premier League.

Harvey Neville

Having Phil and Gary Neville as your dad and uncle sets the bar high when it comes to continuing your family’s footballing legacy.

20-year-old right-back Harvey Neville remains in the early days of his senior career, following spells in the academies of both Manchester clubs and Spanish side Valencia.

After being promoted to the Inter Miami first team in August, he was handed his MLS debut by his dad in October. He has not played for the first team since, with just two appearances in his father’s side to his name to date.

Devante Cole

Another son of a former Manchester United hero, Devante Cole is also a striker like his father Andy before him.

Having joined City’s academy during his dad’s time at the club, Cole spent 12 years at the Etihad Stadium before joining Bradford City on a free transfer in 2015.

He has since had permanent spells with Fleetwood Town, Wigan Athletic, Doncaster Rovers and Motherwell before signing for Barnsley in 2021. So far this season, Cole has scored eight goals and provided one assist in 28 matches for the League One club.

Isaac Drogba

Isaac Drogba made headlines in March last year after going AWOL from training at Portuguese side Academica Coimbra.

The son of Chelsea legend Didier began his career with the Blues’ academy before playing in France and Italy for Guingamp and Cartese respectively.

It was reported at the time that Drogba had returned to France in January 2022 for school exams but that the club had not heard from him since. The 22-year-old remains listed as a member of Academica’s B team, having signed in 2021.

Tyrese Campbell

Kevin Campbell scored 83 Premier League goals for Everton, Arsenal, West Bromwich Albion and Nottingham Forest, but his son has yet to notch in the top flight.

23-year-old striker Tyrese made four Premier League appearances for Stoke City as they were relegated in the 2017/18 season. He has since gone on to establish himself in the Potters’ first team after returning from a loan spell at Shrewsbury Town.

Often linked with a move away from Stoke, Campbell has scored four goals in 22 Championship appearances so far this season.

Shaun and Bradley Wright-Phillips

Shaun Wright-Phillips is now a pundit after retiring in 2019
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Bradley Wright-Phillips is New York Red Bulls’ all-time top scorer and director of football
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Although not his biological sons, Ian Wright adopted the children of his former girlfriend Sharon Phillips when they were young.

Those boys, Shaun and Bradley Wright-Phillips, both went on to follow in Wright’s footsteps by becoming professional footballers.

Shaun went on to win a league title with Chelsea along with six other major trophies during his career. Meanwhile, Bradley had spells with Southampton and Charlton Athletic before heading to the MLS, where he went on to become New York Red Bulls’ all-time leading goalscorer with 126 goals in 240 appearances.

After retiring in March, Bradley now works as the Red Bull’s director of football, with Shaun working as a pundit since his retirement in 2019.

D’Margio Wright-Phillips

When not working as a pundit, Shaun is monitoring the career of his son D’Margio Wright-Phillips as the family’s football dynasty continues.

The 21-year-old winger began his career at Manchester City before a loan spell at Blackburn Rovers in 2020. He joined Stoke City in 2021 and has since progressed into the first team.

A former England youth international, Wright-Phillips has scored twice in 20 appearances for Stoke, with both of those goals coming this term.