The number of fathers and sons to play in the Premier League is set to grow to 45 with the signing of Justin Kluivert by AFC Bournemouth.
Kluivert, the son of former Newcastle United forward Patrick, joins Erling Haaland and Brennan Johnson, who were among the latest additions last season.
Schmeichel legacy
Two stars of the inaugural Premier League season in 1992/93, Peter Schmeichel and Ian Wright, have seen their sons enjoy great success in the competition.
Kasper Schmeichel lifted the Premier League Trophy with Leicester in 2015/16 and made 284 appearances, only 26 fewer than his father Peter, who was a five-time winner with Manchester United.
Wright, who scored 113 goals in 213 matches, has two sons who played in the Premier League, Shaun Wright-Phillips and Bradley Wright-Phillips.
Shaun came through the Man City Academy and made his debut for the club, while also enjoying spells at Chelsea and Queens Park Rangers, with Bradley also representing City 32 times.
Father and sons to play in the PL
| Father | Apps | Son | Apps |
| Peter Schmeichel | 310 | Kasper Schmeichel | 284 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Wright | 213 | Bradley Wright-Phillips | 32 |
| Shaun Wright-Phillips | 315 | ||
| Paul Ince | 306 | Tom Ince | 48 |
| Steve Bruce | 148 | Alex Bruce | 48 |
| Bryan Gunn | 104 | Angus Gunn | 31 |
| Alan Cork | 46 | Jack Cork | 300 |
| Kevin Campbell | 325 | Tyrese Campbell | 4 |
| Rob Lee | 280 | Elliot Lee | 2 |
| Gus Poyet | 187 | Diego Poyet | 3 |
| David Hirst | 135 | George Hirst | 2 |
| Gordon Strachan | 96 | Gavin Strachan | 14 |
| Paul Furlong | 64 | Darnell Furlong | 38 |
| Steve Potts | 204 | Dan Potts | 2 |
| Alvin Martin | 45 | David Martin | 5 |
| Rory Delap | 359 | Liam Delap | 2 |
| Jimmy Phillips | 99 | Nat Phillips | 19 |
| Richard Cresswell | 66 | Charlie Cresswell | 5 |
| Jon Olav Hjelde | 17 | Leo Hjelde | 2 |
| Lee Clark | 185 | Bobby Clark | 1 |
| David Johnson | 14 | Brennan Johnson | 38 |
| Alf Inge Haaland | 181 | Erling Haaland | 35 |
| Patrick Kluivert | 25 | Justin Kluivert | - |
Paul Ince and Steve Bruce were both part of the Man Utd side alongside Schmeichel that won the title in 1992/93.
Their sons, Tom Ince and Alex Bruce, also played together for Hull City in 2014/15 and have each made 48 PL appearances.
Of all 22 sons to feature in the competition, only Shaun Wright-Phillips has played more matches than Burnley midfielder Jack Cork, with 300.
The 33-year-old, son of former Sheffield United forward Alan Cork, could surpass Wright-Phillips' total this season with Burnley promoted back to the Premier League.
Keeping it in the family
Erling Haaland emulated his father Alf Inge Haaland by winning a historic Treble in an incredible 2022/23 debut season at Man City.
Alf made 181 appearances for Nottingham Forest, Leeds and City between 1994 and 2004, while Erling broke scoring records galore in his first Premier League season.
Brennan Johnson, whose dad David Johnson played for Ipswich Town in 2000/01, also enjoyed a memorable debut campaign. The striker scored eight goals and produced three assists to help Not'm Forest secure their top-flight status.
Next in line?
There could be another name or two to add to the list in the near future.
West Ham United's Freddie Potts, son of Steve Potts, will hope to follow in the footsteps of brother Dan Potts, who made two appearances with the Hammers and could add to that for Premier League newcomers Luton Town.
At Everton, Stanley Mills is the son of former Leeds and Man City defender Danny Mills. Stanley signed a new contract last season.
Manchester United's Charlie Savage (whose dad is Robbie Savage) and Brighton & Hove Albion's Jensen Weir (son of David Weir) are among those who may further swell the number of fathers and sons to appear in the Premier League in 2023/24.
