Paul Merson is not short of a few children – the former Arsenal star has eight kids – and based on a recent clip posted on his socials, it seems son Freddie has inherited some of his dad’s footballing skills. Â
WATCH: Paul Merson’s Son Practicing His Football Skills On Holiday
Proud dad Paul Merson took this social media this week to show off the emerging football skills of one of his sons when on holiday.
You can see 10 year-old Freddie Merson’s talent below when in a hotel lobby on a recent vacation with this dad.
Merson posted the clip on X and it’s already got close to a million views.
My boy practicing his touch pic.twitter.com/3aK3Lic3YX
— Paul Merson (@PaulMerse) August 4, 2025
The eagle-eyed football fans out there will also notice that, unlike his predominantly right-footed dad, Freddie is mainly using his LEFT FOOT in this clip.
Suggesting we could see young Merson on the left flanks in the coming years if these football skills take him to the glamorous heights of professional football.
With one fan saying “Lefty he must get it from his mom Good stuff though he looks talented”
Ahead of the new season, Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson will be hoping his beloved Arsenal can win their first league title since 2004.
The new 2025/26 football season gets underway on Friday 15th August.
With the Arsenal Premier League fixtures seeing the Gunners getting going on Sunday 17th August with a huge away clash at Manchester United.
Merse Also Responded By Seeing If He’s Still Got It
Seeing if I’ve still got my touch pic.twitter.com/StYgrfnbaD
— Paul Merson (@PaulMerse) August 5, 2025
Fans Responded To The Clip Of Paul Merson’s Son Playing Football
“Will he be able to hack it on a cold and wet Tuesday night in the potteries though?”
With dad Merson responding “I have seen 200k a week players not been able to hack it at stoke on a Tuesday night give him a break he’s 10.”
“Need to get him signed up to the mighty Arsenal mate”
Paul Merson’s Other Son Plays For Hanworth VillaÂ
Another of Paul Merson’s sons – Sam (30) is a bit further down his footballing career than his half-brother Freddie.
And even though he’s not hit the heights of his famous dad, is still playing for Hanworth Villa – who play in the Isthmian League South.
Earlier this year, Sam Merson also hit the headlines for scoring an outrageous goal after a sublime first touch and clinical finish (watch below).
How Many Children Does Paul Merson Have?
In total, Paul Merson has eight children.
He’s got three with his current wife Kate – Freddie, plus two daughters called Sienna and Sadie – with his most recent child being born in 2021.
Then Merson also have five other children.
Twin girls Mollie and Maisie with his ex-wife Louise and three other children with his first wife Lorraine – including Sam and Ben Merson, who both still play football.
