Born or made?

Has there ever been a son of a well known good player who goes on to be better than his dad? They always (like Kaspar Schmeichel) seem to be a poor version of them.

I'd say its 50/50 between genetics and coaching. But then there's attitude and desire as well, I don't think those players whose dad has been a success have the same fight or desire to succeed.

Has there ever been a son of a well known good player who goes on to be better than his dad? They always (like Kaspar Schmeichel) seem to be a poor version of them.
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Paolo Maldini.

Bateman,

Lampard, higuain, maldini etc

There have been loads of sons of international players who never made it to the same level e.g. Strachan, Sturrock, Durie, Dalglish.

And forehead, Maldini is my 2nd fav player ever, after the real ronaldo. good grief he was unstoppable.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2NHqSXftzU

if that guy didn't have gammy knees then the media would now be asking "is messi close to ronaldo?"

best player i've ever seen, being applauded from both sets of fans when coming off against man utd after the 4-3 game was amazing.

Most important is born - genetics

Then early childhood from parents or some drive created by a hard life

By the time a proper top flight club gets ahold of them it's all pretty much cast in stone already.

Circumstance (chances because of injury to those ahead) can play a part.

But generally speaking I've never bought into the idea that managers or clubs can turn players into class. Owen, Fowler, Giggs, Scholes, etc. Born class.

Talent is natural but to get them to realise it takes good coaching

On the son better than father front Ronaldo is on a par with his fat dad

Jackie McNamara???? I've ever seen his dad play so can't say.

Maldini definitely

Tom Ince has more natural talent

Henrik -Di Santo is a a top young player!

pushy da's


generally the best dont make it...