5 Top Football brothers
Here are the 5 top football brothers. Some people are just meant to be together. And yes, it includes footballers too!
The list has been compiled, depending on the success they’ve achieved throughout their career, contribution to the global football and popularity.
The Charlton Brothers
Jack (L) and Bobby Charlton
Jack Charlton and Bobby Charlton
Nationality: England
Currently the Manchester United FC ambassador, Bobby Charlton is considered as one of the greatest Englishmen to have played the game of football. Having been a part of the Munich air disaster, Bobby Charlton had a decorative career as he was included in four World Cup squads and helped England to win the competition in 1966.
His elder brother Jack Charlton was a part of the English team that lifted the World Cup. Leeds United legend Jack Charlton won the league championship in the year 1969, the FA Cup in 1972, the League Cup in 1968 and made a club record 773 appearances.
The Laudrup Brothers
Michael (L) and Brian Laudrup
Michael Laudrup and Brian Laudrup
Nationality: Denmark
Both the Laudrup brothers were regarded as great football players. Current football commentator, pundit and analyst, Brian Laudrup relished his spells for German and Italian clubs, winning the 1994 Serie A as well as the 1994 UEFA Champions League title with AC Milan.
Brian won the Danish Footballer of the Year award a record four times while Michael Laudrup was officially named the best Danish footballer of all time by the Danish Football Association in November 2006.
The only Swansea City manager ever to lift a major trophy in the club’s history, Michael Laudrup had a very successful career as a professional football player. Having played for big European clubs like Juventus, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Ajax, the former attacking midfielder won nine trophies, including four straight La Liga titles with FC Barcelona. Later, he moved to arch rivals Real Madrid in 1994, with whom he won his fifth La Liga title in a row.
The Neville brothers
Phil (L) and Gary Neville
Gary Neville and Phil Neville
Nationality: England
The brothers who defended the flanks for club as well as for country have enriched British football due to their contribution in the past two decades. Both started their careers with Manchester United, with the the elder one ending his career at the same club.
After retiring from professional football, Gary Neville has tried his hand at punditry and is a commentator for Sky Sports. He has won 8 Premier League titles, 3 FA Cups and 2 League Cups. Eventually, Gary Neville has also won a Champions League trophy in the year 1999 along with Phil Neville and the Sir Alex Ferguson’s ‘Class of 92′.
One of the most versatile footballer in England, Phil Neville has announced his departure from Everton FC at the end of the season. Before joining Everton in the year 2005, along with Gary, Phil also has won numerous trophies under Sir Alex Ferguson which includes 6 Premier League titles, 3 FA Cups and a Champions League trophy.
The Toure Brothers
Yaya (L) and Kolo Toure
Kolo Toure and Yaya Toure
Nationality: Ivory Coast
The Ivorian brothers made their own reputation in similar ways. Kolo Toure was part of a decent Arsenal side whereas Yaya was in Spain, playing for FC Barcelona. Both the brothers won ample amount of trophies with respective clubs and later re-united at the Manchester club.
Currently, Yaya Toure is considered as one of the finest midfielders in the Premier League, whilst the elder brother Kolo Toure is usually seen warming the Etihad stadium bench with a probable exit in the summer on the cards.
The Da Silva Twins
Fabio (L) and Rafael da Silva
Rafael da Silva and Fabio da Silva
Nationality: Brazil
Loaned for the complete season to relegation-battling QPR, Fabio has been a regular starter for the London club and has improved his performance since. In the meantime, Rafael is having the greatest season of his career so far. The 22-year-old Brazilian is Sir Alex Ferguson’s first choice right-back. With Rafael defending on the right and Fabio on the left, the twins are often compared to Phil Neville and his elder brother Gary Neville, who was the club captain for several years and is considered a legend at Manchester United Football Club.
Having already won a couple of Premier League titles, the da Silva brothers’ future seems bright at Old Trafford. Expect an exciting career from both the lads!
Special Mentions:
Jerome (L) and Kevin-Prince Boateng
Ronald and Frank De Boer, Danny Wallace, Rod Wallace and Ray Wallace, Kevin-Prince Boateng and Jerome Boateng, Rio and Anton Ferdinand.