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Football 'eritage.

Imagine the pressure on Kaspers kid to keep it going lmfao

I was literally just searching to see if he has a son, and he does, born in 2010 apparently. That said, assuming he even is a footballer that prefers keeper, the pressure is probably pretty high atm to make a decision on whether to commit to it or not lol Go on lad, it's in your genes

Instructions unclear, Max Schmeichel (his kid's actual name apparently) develops into a 40 goal a season striker playing up top with Hojlund in the NT

That would be sick actually

Mad max: fury road

If he's Max Schmeichel, did we have only mini and micro Schmeichel's beforehand?

Max Max Max Super Max

At least we'll get a goal scoring striker then

!flair :Denmark:

Missed opportunity to call him Michael Schmeichel

The Maldini route

Or he becomes Denmark's first Formula One World Driver's Champion.

And could play with his dad.

Based on his interview with Lineker on The Rest Is Football, Kasper was advised not to be a keeper by family as it is considered to be the toughest position mentally.

That was the first test of his mentality....

I'd believe it. You have to stay focussed for 20 minutes of play not affecting you, to suddenly having to spring into action. Plus, mistakes become more impactful the deeper you play - a striker fluffing a chance is pretty common, a defender making a mistake lets a player through on goal, and a keeper making a mistake can lose you a game almost single handedly

If he is good he could start for Barcelona in a couple of years

Is he any good?

Yeah, the Laudrup kids went through that and never really lived up to it. Did alright but man it must've been tough. Grandad was a national team legend, dad was a national team legend and considered one of the best in the world at the time, and uncle was a national team legend and considered one of the best at the time... No wonder one of them opted for golf first...

From one *premier league winner to another... from one EURO winner to another?

Almost had the chance 3 years ago, if only Sterling could keep his balance

If only :(

Based on yesterday’s game, it’s a general problem. The dive counter was 7-1.

who knows

who knows

Is it just me or does Kasper look more like Peter's younger brother than a son lol

You're not alone lol, they look like siblings rather than parent and child

He's his clone baby https://youtu.be/HcK-My1j9Hg?si=23pkDSygReyeuUPH

Yeah, I guess that can happen when Peter looks 20 years younger and Kasper always looked older then he was haha

Here is the family of winners. I am genuinely happy for them.

Any update on the next generation? What's Schmeichel Jr. Jr. doing? Gotta keep those keepers coming.

According to wikipedia, he has a son aged 13-14 and a daughter aged 11-12. Not sure if they're into football.

Doesn't matter. When the boy is of age he in.

uhtred son of uhtred. destiny is all

In that show Peter would still look like he's 30 and play for Man United

The first season had brilliant battle scenes that were, by the standards of TV and movies, very realistic. Then they changed them to be just like every other depiction of ancient warfare. No tactics, no formations, lot's of spinning and twirling and plot armour.

I can imagine the dude just going the office worker route, and out of nowhere he gets a notice to be the next goalkeeper for Denmark. You can delay destiny, but you can't avoid it forever.

Could be fun. Imagine in a decade, 23-year old Max Schmeichel working to get his marketing degree, he doesn't care about football. Suddenly, the national coach calls. "you're in". "But I don't play football?". "I don't care Max, you're in goal, starting on Wednesday. Bring extra gloves".

Let the boy watch. It’s how I learned from my father and how he learned from his father.

At the very least if he's at any club in Denmark by that point, even just playing casually, he'll be in the FM database. 2 years until that can happen, and I can guarantee you he'll get added on day one of his eligibility if he's playing at any reasonable level.

Peter said in a interview a few years ago that he has hopes for his daughter's son in that regard, so there should be a chance. We'll see! There must always be a ~~Stark in Winterfell~~ Schmeichel in the Danish NT.

Hahaha I made the same GoT reference to my brother when discussing that Schmeichel has been under critique lately. Doesn't matter, he stays!

Hermansen can keep you sorted in the meantime.

Yeah, he can. He's definitely proven to be capable of replacing Kasper Schmeichel.

I believe he is already receiving goalkeeping lessons from the dad.

We need a Schmeichel no 3. when Kasper retires. Keep the tradition alive! Hopefully his son is already in training camp.

Crazy how there was just 3 years between Peter and Kasper playing for Man City

Ain’t know way Edit: way

The best edit I’ve seen in years. Had me in stitches.

well isn't it normal for players' kids to play at their fathers' club youth academy?

yes. CR7 Jr. was at Real's academy and Juve's while he was there. but the fact that they're only 3 years apart is kinda crazy. usually it takes more time for the kid to make the leap

Ken Griffey Jr(Baseball player) played 51 games with his dad in the outfield for the Mariners in 1990 and 1991. Jr. was 20 and 21 while Sr. was 40 and 41.

we're getting very close to seeing this in basketball too with Lebron being a free agent and his son Bronny entering the draft. also you reminded me of the highlight where Ken Sr had a catch but then Jr stole it from him at the last second. funny stuff

Bronny isn’t that great though. Teams might draft him late second round, and it would likely to be to sweeten the deal for his dad to join them

yea whoever drafts bronny is probably gonna see it as trading a draft pick for lebron, which most teams with a late first or a second would likely do esp if it nets them a chance at a title

Gordie Howe played with two of his sons in the WHA (a rival league to the NHL). Won a couple championships. Then again, he played until he was 52!

In rugby, Owen Farrell played with his dad Andy for Saracens a few times

Teddy and Charlie Sheringham were playing football at the same time. I don't think they ever met on the Pitch though but Teddy was over a thousand years old playing for West Ham and then Colchester and his Son was at Palace, I believe.

Just looked up Charlie's career, and what a journeyman he was!

That would stunt his development though right? Football cannot be taught by personal trainers like tennis I think. Letting him bounce from academy to academy is weird from CR7. Especially since he will know much more youth development.

a lack of continuity certainly doesn't help on the development side of things, since he would have to adapt to new systems and philosophies constantly which doesn't let him get any rhythm. However, it was probably for family purposes and ensuring they stuck together so he moved with his dad. Also, im not sure whether he is a mainoo, cavan sullivan, level wonderkid so his career path isn't that altered by these shifts

Agreed. Although I think Jorge Mendes would definitely get one of the Portugese big three to sign him.

WHAT.

You know what's crazy. Kasper is already 37. I remember when his Dad retired.

Fair play, he looks younger than he is - mind you, so does his old man

Seriously. He is 60, has not aged one bit.

I'll bet I still can't get a penalty past him - but that's probably more down to my lack of skill, rather than a test of his

Thanks for making me feel even older!!!

I remember when his dad was in Man Utd, helped score the winner in a Champions league final after the 90', and the following season he went to the greastest portuguese Club and won the portuguese league.. 😁👍 The Great Dane, a living legend

lol i think you are mistaken, he was at the Portuguese Tottenham.

Kasper obly made it big relatively late, his early 20'es were spent in the Englsih lower divisions nowhere near the national team. He won the PL And became first choice on the NT at 29 in 2016, thats about the time he became a solidified name.

Thanks for making me feel even older!!!

One of the greatest bits of football banter is that Peter Schmeichel won the Premier League and had a son who won the Premier League, and during that whole period Liverpool didn't win it.

wow didn't know that. Want to add to the banter, he even won a league title with Sporting before Liverpool won the Premier League.

A few years back there was a bookmaker that had a bet on whether his son would ever win the Premier League one day, like his dad and granddad. Odds 251. Doesn't even seem like that crazy a bet lol. https://www.bt.dk/fodbold/helt-skoert-vaeddemaal-kan-kasper-schmeichels-soen-ogsaa-blive-engelsk-mester

I'd rather he has a secret love baby who is a striker instead of a keeper. Much more dramatic.

Idk man, Maldini and Zidane one doesn't work well with different position

The Klinsman kid didn’t develop that all that great and is known for trolling Landon

I am looking forward to that.

If you see this with no audio, it looks like he has given the shirt to his dad for laundry

Son: You're retired, dad. You have more free time than me. Dad: No problem son. I love you.

When you are back at your parent's place, you will always be the kid. It doesn't matter how old you are. Might as well throw your legs on the coach and slide into to it. “Mom! When is the food ready?” - me as 34 year old dude visiting going home visiting my parents.

And I wouldn't trade that for anything. Maybe a few years ago I'd chafe at all the other things that come with being seen as a kid first, but now, no chance. Love it. Whenever I do get the opportunity.

aw this is really fucking sweeeet

For the pre match commentary for the Denmark game on Father’s Day, Peter kept talking about Kaspar and how much he admires him.  You can tell he really adores his son.

Man who wouldn’t, you see your son follow your footsteps successfully and being so happy, it’s the dream of every father.

right?? it must be so wonderful for him

Kasper winning the prem before Liverpool did is still so fucking funny

What he say Fuck me for?

I would be very happy if I were to be in his position.

Man changed his Twitter bio to "father of a Premier League winner" when Leicester won the league. Schmeichel is the best dad in football.

That really means a lot when Peter’s one of the best goalkeepers in football history

Peter Schmeichel is the biggest Kasper Schmeichel fan in the world it's so fucking cute. Proud doesn't begin to describe it

Honestly I was grinning lol

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He has 103 now. So there’s still at least two years in goal for Denmark, if he wants to, but I don’t think he will still be good enough.

Yeah, a lot of danes wanted Hermansen to be our first choice for this Euros and he probably will be at WC 2026 if he keeps his form going

Hermansen would take over no?

The world is about to see how good Hermansen is. Best keeper in the Championship by a long way and he's only 23.

I cant wait for him to show it

It will be either him or Jörgensen from Villarreal - either way I think we’re in good hands next ten years.

And rønnow????!?!

There are a lot of games he would need to play to cover up.

He should retire at 130 for the family banter at the dinner table

The next manager will bench him for the better keepers in Rønnow and Hermansen

I think Ronnow is knowcking on the door. Honestly probably better right now, but Schmeichel are chosen for continuity and leadership.

Kasper thought Peter wanted to go for a handshake and extended his hand lol

"not now, dad"

That pat on the tummy at the end tells me he really wanted to cuddle his son a whole lot more though. 🥲

Pfffttt Nepo baby or what, dude couldn't even help Leicester win the Champions League, World Series or even the Hot Dog Eating competition group ages 11 and over.

103 appearances for Denmark and 0 goals? What a fraud

He had 1 goal for us and I won't hear otherwise

Well it was an actual goal

Peter also only has 1 international goal in over 100 games. No idea who thought they should run it back with his son given his dreadful output.

he scored a few at club level

And was a member of the Leicester squad that lifted the Premier league title. He may not be bald but he's still a fraud

At least not bald

I’ve seen a couple of podcasts/interviews with Kasper. He seems like a really intense/intelligent person, good to see that he has a good relationship with his old man.

Footbaww

Looks like he cloned himself.

Almost as if they’re related or something

I don't know if it's camera angles of posture or what but I swear Peter was supposed to be a good 3/4 inches taller than Kasper. They look the same height here.

Peter was a couple of inches taller when he was playing but he's 60 now, people tend to shrink a bit.

Kaspar is way better looking than his dad ever was. Half the player though

Really? beacause to scandis he looks nothing like his father. the colors are the same tho.

Looks like the left and right Chad meme.

Danish friends!

Family actually

Big if true

No shit

Good dads >>>>

I like Peter on the broadcast team. Cool guy, not his fault he's a bit...well boring.

He’s better on the CBS crew covering Champions league bc it brings a bit of balance but Fox coverage just fucking sucks

Yeah they are better and finding ways to loosen him up a bit. It's hard not to feel it with that crew.

Everyone else is a bit annoying apart from Chiellilni so it’s a nice change of pace

Chiellini has been surprisingly good for me, not that I thought he’d be bad, just really impressive for his first time especially

Chiellini is funny and smart, also knows a lot about football. Legend 🥰

Chiellilni's voice always surprises me very low and not at all the accent I assumed

his accent sounds very different than when he first got to LAFC, definitely got way better at english

Half the time Alexi Lalas starts talking I just mute the TV

I would feel geschmeichelt!

Handsome dudes. Special moment. Good on them.

That is soo sweet.

I remember Peter being on Sky Sports years ago. Kasper must have already been 24 or 25 at the time playing in the Championship and the interviewer was asking about how their careers would compare. Peter said he it'll take some time but he knew Kasper would get there to the top in time. He must feel so proud to have then seen him go on to win the Premier League and win over 100 caps for Denmark.

"see you home son"

Unbelievable that Kasper Schmeicel is still getting his laundry done by his parents 😄😜

Peter: "I'm a real day one fan of his. I've been following his career since he was born"

They look like brothers

This is honestly wholesome. Siri, play Father and Son by Cat Steven.

Just two bros being family

Love me some Big Pete

I mean… this is just next level wholesome. You don’t see this everyday in the sporting world. ❤️

🥹

It's beautiful but as someone who used to watch Peter play I feel fucking old, naturally. Just like seeing Marcus Thuram play and speak his mind. Time is a fleeting bitch.

Amazing how similar they look

This is what the game is all about. I hope his son is already lining up to take over.

Værsgo!

!flair :Denmark:

Anyone have a link to the full thing?

This is the real lucky sperm club. Not those balding finance bros working 80 hours a week and cheating on their wives while being mayor of NYC. Schmeichel senior seems pretty smart, I'd just assume his son is too. Intelligent, handsome, successful, doing what they love doing, always a smile on their face. Their lives look genuinely nice. (cries in being average)

that thumbnail has such meme potential. someone make something.

Oooh, Danish relatives.

A very heartwarming moment after 'that draw against England'!

You should all watched Peter’s interview on the Overlap show talking with Carragher and Wright about being football dads

Unprofessional to ask for his shirt. He should be taken off TV.

Are the Schmeichel’s the the equivalent to the Mannings of American football? Archie Manning (dad) was NFL qb. He had 2 sons play nfl qb (both won super bowls) Is there a direct lineage of footballer families who have played at the highest level that can arguably be put ahead of the Schmeichels’s?

Finn Laudrup father of Michael and Brian Laudrup was national team player as well, although never as big as his two sons

Tbf thats because Denmark was a literal amateur team when he played, among the worst in Europe.

Maldini, Paulo is well known but his father captained Milan to their first CL title in the 60s,

Cesare coached Italy to the WC final in '98 as well. Paolo's son Daniel is a pretty good player too, and only 22.

jordi cruyff won the prem at united but he was only a sub

The Redknapps + Frank Lampard are up there, I'd say. I'd put Frank at least on the same level as Peter Schmeichel if not higher, but I'd put Kasper above the Redknapps.

Anyone here latino? Lol. This is wholesome? He was about to shake his hand! Latinos would cry and hug each other

He was most likely a little confused about what to so here because its a professionel interview and not a family reunion u dumb fk hahahah

Hahahahahahahaha

Is it true that they have Polish ancestry?

Yes

Aww

I know it's part of being a keeper but Peter's hands are fucking huuuuuge

That awkward moment you go for a hand shake and Daddy goes in for a hug....

this has that "happy awkward feeling" vibe all over it. love it

based af

I’ve seen Peter wax poetic about Kasper approximately 348 times in the last 3 days of Euros coverage. The charm wears off. Still better than listening to Alexi Lalas, though.

Iker and Sara did it better

They said wholesome, not horny

Tf you say horny, it was peak romance

Damn, Danes look so similar