People love sports, and they usually praise every sport’s top athletes. Being an athlete can be a pretty time-consuming and exhausting job (which at least rewards you with huge earnings), but many of these sports stars have managed to make a family of their own. Have you ever wondered what their kids are up to though? Surprisingly, not all of them opt to pursue the same career as their star fathers did, and some of them decided to pave their own way to success, filling their bank account through their own means. Now, let’s check out some of the biggest athletes’ kids and their career of choice.

Brooke Hogan – Hulk Hogan’s Daughter – TV Personality & Musician

Hulk Hogan’s wild antiques and funny personality in the ring made him an all-American favorite in the world of wrestling, While he tried to refinance himself through other business ventures as well, the only one that was successful was his family’s reality show, Hogan Knows Best. His gorgeous daughter Brooke Hogan got her own show later entitled Brooke Knows Best, but the 30-year-old celebrity realized that her passion is music, and since then, she has released her own work, primarily revolving around the country music genre.

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr. & Cristiano Ronaldo At Age 7

Worldwide soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo’s first son, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., was born in 2010. Though his mother’s identity has never been revealed, she might have received a cartload of money from the Portuguese soccer player, but at least there was no need for a divorce settlement as Cristiano never married her. Ronaldo decided to finance a business – and so he expanded his business finance to create his own fashion line. And who better to use as a model than his son, Ronaldo Jr., who posed as a model in his father’s 2017 campaign. Should we expect a new soccer star or a catwalk celebrity? Only time will tell.

Thiago Messi – Lionel Messi’s Son – Student

Lionel Messi probably doesn’t need an introduction considering he is one of the best footballers the world has ever seen. Aside from a very successful career, Messi is also known for his philanthropic and charity work, donating to and supporting all kinds of causes throughout his career. The Barcelona man has been happily married to Antonella Roccuzzo since 2017 and together, they have three children, including Thiago Messi, born in 2012.

Rooney Kai Wayne – Wayne Rooney’s Son – A Young Kid

Wayne Rooney is a well known English footballer, who currently plays for D.C. United in the Major League Soccer league. He mostly played as a forward though sometimes had midfield roles, and holds the record for the most goals for both the Manchester United and the England national team. Rooney has every football honor available in England under his belt! Meanwhile, he and his wife Coleen have four children together. Kai Wayne was their first baby to arrive in 2009 and is training with Manchester City to be a goalkeeper. It’s best to start them young!

Brooklyn Beckham – David Beckham’s Son – Aspiring Photographer & Model

David Beckham became one of the most legendary football players in England, having played for some of the biggest clubs in Europe. His marriage to Victoria Beckham made him even more famous, and now, their son Brooklyn wants to make the family’s already huge net worth even bigger. How though? The young Beckham heir wants to make a name for himself in the field of photography, while he has also made a few modeling appearances, now being 19. He’s also known for his rocky on-and-off relationship with renowned actress Chloë Grace Moretz.

Marcus Jordan – Michael Jordan’s Son – Shoe Store Owner

Michael Jordan is the absolute basketball God, and after leading the Chicago Bulls to iconic wins, he’s still praised for his unique playstyle and his unparalleled basketball talents. His son Marcus’ business plan though has nothing to do with basketball. While Marcus did play for the UCF Knights college team, in 2016, he decided to establish his own business – a shoe store in Disneyland called Trophy Room. His father has totally supported his decision, without pressuring him to follow in his footsteps. Michael is a legendary player, and even more – a legendary dad!

Maximilian Ibrahimovic – Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s Son – Football Player

Swedish football hero Zlatan Ibrahimovic is considered to be among the top strikers in the world, having played for European giants such as Juventus FC, Paris Saint Germain and now, Manchester United FC. Thus, his 11-year-old son Maximilian has the best teacher when it comes to how to score a goal. In 2016, Maximilian had been spotted training with the Manchester United junior teams, and since then, he’s training hard in the English team’s facilities. Will he ever reach his father’s fame and credit score? Only time will tell.

Phelps Boomer Robert – Michael Phelps’ Son – A Preschool Youngster

Michael Phelps is a retired Olympic swimmer who went down in history as the most decorated Olympian ever. Now in his early 30s, Phelps has 28 Olympic medals in total, holding the records for numerous individual categories as well, and also holds the record in 100 and 200-meter butterfly, and 400-meter individual medley. Michael has countless other medals and honors and is married to Nicole Johnson, former Miss California USA. The couple has two sons, Boomer Robert, born in 2016, and Beckett Richard Phelps, born in 2018. Instead of becoming a personal trainer, Michael volunteers as an assistant coach in Arizona for the State Sun Devils.

Da Silva Santos Davi Lucca – Son of Neymar da Silva Santos’ Son – Future Football Player

Neymar da Silva Santos aka Neymar is a Brazilian football player currently with the Paris Saint-Germain. He also plays for the Brazilian National team and his position is forward. Neymar is known for his finishing skills, quick pace, both-feet play, dribbling, and he is considered one of the best players in the world. His only son, Davi Lucca, is also Neymar’s best friend as the two have a close relationship known to the media. He aspires to be a footballer and is occasionally seen at his father’s workouts. It was revealed that Davi Lucca is a fan of Kylian Mbappe, a 19-year-old French football pro player and also a member of Paris Saint-Germain.

Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. – Serena Williams’s Daughter – Already Into Tennis

Serena Williams needs no introduction as she is one of the best tennis players the world has ever seen, often called The Queen of Tennis. In 2017, Williams tied the knot with Alexis Ohanian in a beautiful and private wedding ceremony and the same year, they welcomed their daughter Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. into the world. Remarkable as she is, it wasn’t all that surprising when Williams won the Australian Open while she was eight weeks pregnant!

Riley Curry – Stephen Curry’s Daughter – Still A Child

Stephen Curry is basketball’s hottest name right now, being compared just to Lebron James. After leading the Golden State Warriors to a back-to-back NBA Championship, he has proved his basketball talent numerous times. We have seen Riley, his baby girl, a lot of times in her father’s embrace, as he likes to bring her with him in press conference rooms. The six-year-old girl is still very young to decide what she’s going to do for a living, but one thing’s for sure: a student loan is something she’ll never get in her life.

Amir Tyson – Mike Tyson’s Son – Baseball Player

You’ve probably heard of Mike Tyson (unless he bit your ear off too), the iconic boxing champion whose wild lifestyle made him a tabloid favorite. But when it comes to his son, Amir Tyson, the fearsome former boxer is the sweetest guy in the world. Twenty-one-year-old Amir used to play baseball in college. However, the young celeb kid has also released a book entitled Black Boy Poems, about racial issues in America. We don’t know if his authoring portfolio will increase, but he has a lot of time to weigh his options.

Kendall Jenner – Caitlyn Jenner’s Daughter – Model

Caitlin Jenner is one of the most talked-about personalities nowadays. Once an iconic decathlon athlete, she managed to win the 1976 Olympic Games gold medal, though she’s now mostly known as an LGBT icon. Her daughter Kendall has some massive earnings, though her income doesn’t come from sports. Instead, young Kendall is now a multi-millionaire by modeling for some of the biggest brands in the world, such as Estée Lauder and Vogue. Moreover, she has made numerous endorsement deals and practically everything she does results in cash, making her one wealthy 22-year-old.

John Edward Thomas Moynahan – Tom Brady’s Son – Likes Football

Famous New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is always in the spotlight, both for his athletic achievements and his marriage to supermodel Gisele Bündchen. However, he has a son, John Edward Thomas Moynahan, from his previous relationship with actress Bridget Moynahan. At ten years old, John is still very young to be worried about making money for the time being, though it seems that he’d make a great athlete someday. Reportedly, he’s into football – with his feet though and not with his hands like his father.

Peyton & Eli Manning – Archie Manning’s Sons – Football Players

It’s safe to say that the Mannings have created their own football empire. Starting with Archie, their father, it was obvious that their name would stay in football’s history. Now, Archie’s sons are able to fill their savings account with their own powers. Eli, 37, currently plays for the New York Giants, while Peyton, 41, has now retired, mostly having played for the Indianapolis Colts. These are two sons who have surely made their father proud, and especially Peyton, who’s considered to be a legend in the quarterback position.

Ivy Jane Kane, Daughter of Harry Kane and Katie Goodland

Harry Edward Kane is a British football player who plays at Striker’s position for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur and captains the England national team. He is said to be the most fantastic Striker. Speaking of his personal life, Harry is married to Katie Goodland, and they have three kids together. Ivy Jane Kane is the eldest kid who was born on January 8, 2017. The couple announced their daughter’s birth on Twitter. Although after Ivy was born, the couple announced their marriage, and soon they revealed their second pregnancy. The couple is protective of their kid and keeps a low-key private life.

Bronny James – Lebron James’ Son – Basketball Player & Student

To many, Lebron James is currently the best basketball player to play the game. His recent transfer to the Los Angeles Lakers was every sports magazine’s first topic, and it also brought him a lot of money. Could his son Bronny be as good as his gifted father is? Bronny, now 13, plays for the North Coast Blue Chips, a team which participates in the Amateur Athletic Union. Already able to dunk, his skills are easily seen, and there are plenty of YouTube videos showing what he’s able to do on the court.

Zeke Thomas – Isiah Thomas’ Son – Famous DJ

If you ever happen to participate in a basketball conversation, you’ll surely realize that Isiah Thomas is considered an iconic point guard, who changed the way players in his position played until then. His son Zeke is a different case though. Zeke gets his paychecks by being a renowned DJ, who “DJs” the NBA All-Star Game as well. He has performed in some of the most popular clubs across the U.S., and just like Magic Johnson’s son, he’s openly gay, with Isiah fully accepting his son and his choices.

Trevor Gretzky – Wayne Gretzky – Baseball Player

Talking about celeb kids who have big shoes to fill, it’s impossible not to mention Trevor Gretzky. His father Wayne has been dubbed the greatest NHL player ever, and just imagine that they call him “The Great One.” However, it seems that the only thing that Trevor would have to compete in with his father is how big their wealth management is, as Trevor plays baseball. The 25-year-old player is now a part of the Quebec team.

Kiyan Anthony – Carmelo Anthony’s Son – Aspiring Basketball Player

Carmelo Anthony became known for playing for the Denver Nuggets, but he has changed a lot of teams since then. He’s now with the Houston Rockets. His son Kiyan wants to be as famous as his star father is, and he now participates in the Gauchos basketball program in New York. Apart from that, he posed for his father’s signature shoes advertisement, called the Melo M12. He’s still a kid though, and he has a long way ahead of him, especially if he wants to reach his father’s net worth.

Austin Nicholas Lemieux – Mario Lemieux’s Son – Hockey Player

Like father, like son. Austin sure watched videos of his former NHL star father, Mario Lemieux, who’s regarded by many to be a hockey giant. Lemieux Jr. is now 22 years old, and he’s already a professional hockey player, playing for the Omaha Lancers. The important thing is that, as Austin himself has claimed, he doesn’t feel pressure due to his dad’s past career. All he wants is to train hard and become successful, without comparing himself to his father. He’ll probably be a good investment for any hockey team.

Amy Palmer Saunders – Arnold Palmer’s Grandson – Golf Player

Arnold Palmer was a true golf legend, and he helped shape the way that golf is played in our days. This time though, we’re not going to talk about his son, as he has none, but about his grandson, Samuel Sanders. Samuel is Amy’s son, one of Arnold\s two daughters, and just like his iconic grandpa, he decided to become a golf player. Though his account has most likely benefited from what his grandfather earned through the years, Samuel tries to up his financial status through his own golfing skills.

Robin Borg – Bjorn Borg’s Son – Tennis Player

Long before Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal were stars, Bjorn Borg was the best thing there was in the tennis world. Ranked #1 in the world, he won many Grand Slams and other tennis tournaments. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree as it seems, and his son, 33-year-old Robin Borg, followed the same career. Just like many other celeb kids, he has a heavy load to carry; however, as he has claimed, he doesn’t want to succeed by relying on his father’s reputation and money.

Brittany Favre-Mallion – Brett Favre – Focuses On Her Family

While Brett Favre isn’t actually considered an NFL legend, he sure was a considerable quarterback force back in the ’90s. He primarily played for the Green Bay Packers. Favre has two daughters, Brittany and Breleigh, and while their father’s investment account could have easily helped her step into showbiz, Brittany prefers to live a quiet life, away from the spotlight. She’s now living a happy family life, raising her two children alongside her beloved husband.

Dalma Maradona – Maradona’s Daughter – Soap Opera Actress

Considered by many the greatest football player ever, Diego Maradona managed to bewitch anyone who saw him with a ball on his feet, and he led Argentina to World Championship wins, while also having a brilliant career with Napoli FC. His daughter Dalma used to travel a lot as a child, accompanying her father every time he moved to a new team, but eventually, she returned to Argentina, where she became a soap opera actress. Though Dalma’s salary might never reach huge proportions as her father’s, she sure lives a luxurious life.

Grace Armstrong – Lance Armstrong’s Daughter – Lives A Quiet Life Away From The Limelight

Lance Armstrong has made history with his unique cycling skills, a history which was, however, tarnished after the doping scandal that he was involved in. Lance and his wife Kristin Richard have five children together, and one of them is Grace, a name which truly suits her, as she’s amazingly beautiful. Grace is still a teenager, and she hasn’t engaged in any business ventures yet, though she would be able to build a huge checking account if she became a model – just look at how gorgeous she is!

Earvin III Johnson – Magic Johnson’s Son – TV Personality

Another athlete’s kid who eventually didn’t pursue his father’s career is Magic Johnson’s son, Earvin Johnson III. While his dad worked magic indeed on the court, wearing the Los Angeles Lakers Jersey, Earvin decided that he wanted to find another way to keep his bank account full. A couple of years ago, the 26-year-old started working with the E! Entertainment channel, commentating on topics about clothing and lifestyle. He, of course, also came out as gay, with his father fully supporting what he has become.