Want to feel old? Well, you will in just a second. The fantastic Dutch goalscorer Robin van Persie may have ended his playing career, but today there is another Van Persie to carry on with the goals at their beloved Feyenoord.Dutch giants announced that their 15-year-old youth player Shaqueel van Persie has just signed his first professional contract with the club.Robin van Persie’s son Shaqueel has signed his first professional contract with Feyenoord at just 15 years old. ✍️❤️📸 @Feyenoord pic.twitter.com/mpypGUgqYj— Gloria ⚽️ (@GloriaFootball) May 16, 2022 The red and whites from Rotterdam have launched many talented players from their youth academy over the years – with Robin being one of them. He would later star in England for Arsenal and Manchester United before returning to end his career at De Kuip. Today, his son well and truly follows in his footsteps.Tuesday, 16.00: (2.35) Biashara United (2.85) Namungo (3.30)Feyenoord’s academy director Rini Coolen was delighted to sign the promising forward on a three-year contract.”We are delighted with the development that Shaqueel is going through at Feyenoord. He is strong, has an excellent winning mentality, scores goals easily and shows that he is a real leader during training and matches. Therefore, signing his first contract is a great reward for him.”Shaqueel van Persie, son of Robin ladies and gents 😎 @Persie_Official pic.twitter.com/pyV3WAGOIn— 433 (@433) October 10, 2020 Young Shaqueel, whose father now works as a youth coach for the club, is proud to have signed his first pro deal.”Because I have been playing with the club since I was ten years old, this day is extra special for me. Feyenoord feels like a second home to me. The supporters, the stadium, everything here is just beautiful. My dream is ultimately to play in De Kuip and do well there.”Shaqueel van Persie is Feyenoord U16s best scorer with 12 goals this season.He scored the winning goal in the mini-Klassieker against Ajax during the weekend.Like father, like son? pic.twitter.com/6UmYzhkN6Y— Football Talent Scout – Jacek Kulig (@FTalentScout) May 16, 2022 After his previous spells with Manchester City’s and Fenerbahce’s youth academy, Shaqueel has been a player at Feyenoord Academy for five years. At Feyenoord, the left-footed attacker is currently in his fifth season and is one of the best attackers and captain for the Under-16 team.While the memories of Robin van Persie’s goalscoring exploits still live fresh in our heads, his offspring is already making long strides to reach his father’s achievements. It’s enough to make you feel old.
