Author: Helena

Ante Šuto’s family background connects Croatia and Australia. The Hibernian attacker was born and raised in Croatia, but his father, Anthony Šuto, was born in Melbourne and spent more than two decades living in Australia before returning to Croatia. That family connection eventually allowed Ante to pursue an international career with the Socceroos. Šuto has […]

Thibault Klidje’s family story is closely connected to his difficult childhood in Togo and his determination to build a professional football career in Europe. The Hibernian and Togo striker has spoken unusually openly about growing up in a very large family, revealing that his late father was polygamous and had children with several women. Klidje […]

Martin Boyle’s family has an unusual connection to football and two different national teams. The Aberdeen-born forward represents Australia internationally through his father’s Australian heritage, while his wife, Rachael Boyle, represented Scotland and also enjoyed a successful club career with Hibernian Women. Martin and Rachael are married and have two daughters. Their eldest daughter, Amelia […]

Owen Elding comes from a football family whose story is closely connected with both England and Ireland. The Hibernian striker is the son of former professional footballer Anthony Elding, while his mother is named Laura. He also grew up with an older sister, Chelsea, and a younger brother, Conor. Although Owen was born in England, […]

Azeem Abdulai’s family played a major role in helping him develop from a football-loving child in Glasgow into a professional midfielder. The Scotland youth international has repeatedly credited his mother and father with making significant sacrifices throughout his childhood, including taking him to training every day and travelling long distances to watch him play. Although […]

Josh Campbell has spent most of his football life with Hibernian, progressing from the Edinburgh club’s academy to becoming an established Scottish Premiership midfielder. Despite being in the public eye from a young age, Campbell has kept his family and relationships largely away from media attention. Public information about the Josh Campbell family is consequently […]

Jacob MacIntyre comes from one of the more sporting families connected with Scottish football. The Hibernian midfielder grew up alongside his older brother Oscar MacIntyre, who also became a professional footballer, while Scottish golf star Robert MacIntyre is their cousin. Football has therefore been a major part of Jacob’s family environment from an early age. […]

Alasana Manneh’s family has remained largely outside the public spotlight despite the Gambian midfielder building a professional career across several European countries. Born in Banjul, Manneh spent his early childhood with his family in The Gambia before leaving home at a young age to pursue his football ambitions. Manneh has spoken about how difficult it […]