2025 Emerging Socceroos Championships live stream: Aston Reid, son of Paul Reid, representing NSW U16s

While he’s a “a totally different player”, this son of a former Socceroo hopes to follow his father’s footsteps to the top – starting with representing NSW the national championships.

They call football ‘the beautiful game’ and the philosophy of Aston Reid encapsulates what so many love about the sport.

His game style is based on playing with no fear, something the young men competing at the Emerging Socceroos Championships will display at the Home of the Matildas.

The son of former Socceroo Paul Reid is forging his own path towards the top when he represents the NSW Sky Under-16s at the tournament from Sunday.

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Reid, currently an assistant at Sydney FC, was overjoyed with the way young Aston attacks the game.

“My wife and I speak about it quite a bit. When we see him play, we look at it in a way where he’s very creative and makes things happen,” he said.

“He’s a totally different player to what I was. I get excited to watch him. He wants to take on players, try and set up his teammates, and score goals.

Aston Reid, son of former Socceroo Paul Reid, will represent NSW at the 2025 Emerging Socceroos Championships. Picture: Supplied

“He plays in one of those positions where he has no fear of trying things. That’s what really excites me.”

Aston’s best position is at central attacking midfielder, allowing the Sutherland and Sydney FC prospect the freedom to do his things and try to spark whatever team he features in.

Paul’s abilities in football saw him link with Bradford City and Brighton and Hove Albion in the UK, with A-League stints for Sydney FC, Adelaide United and Melbourne Heart, something that Aston is looking to follow.

Paul Reid during Socceroos training in 2008. Picture: AAP Image/Dave Hunt

“He’s always loved playing football. Some people think that parents push their kids, but it definitely wasn’t like that,” Paul said.

“He developed a love and passion, as did my daughter. He’s pushing himself to get to this level, and while he knows there’s plenty of work to do, he’s coming on nicely.

“It’s his ultimate dream (to play soccer professionally) and we’re certainly not going to stand in his way.”

The six-day tournament features elite level talent, with Reid labelling it a great opportunity for young players to not only test themselves against the best, but make a good impression in front of watching eyes.

“It’s one of those opportunities to put yourself up against the best players,” he said.

“I look back and think these are some of the most rewarding times. To get together and try to win a tournament for your state.

“Every player is in that position to put their best foot forward.”