‘Unreal’: The son of a football legend scores an unforgettable goal

The son of Arsenal legend Paul Merson left his teammates in absolute awe as he scored a stunning wonder volley.

The son of an Arsenal legend did his old man proud with a wonder goal to leave teammates in disbelief. Sam Merson, 29, plays for Hanworth Villa in the 15th tier of English football.

The ace is the kid of former England and Arsenal star Paul, The Sun reports.

He scored 157 goals during a glittering career for club and country.

But none of them will have come close to the one son Sam netted last night.

Merson Jr’s Hanworth Villa were taking on Farnham Town when he produced a piece of real quality.

Sam is following in his father’s footsteps. Picture: X @FarnhamTownFC

The forward did an incredible pirouette as he took down a high ball with his left foot.

Merson swiped it one time over his body before twisting himself to face goal while on the edge of the Farnham box.

And in one smooth movement, he then unleashed a rocket of a volley which fired over the goalie into the back of the net.

Merson’s goal sparked wild celebrations among fans and teammates alike.

He is the son of Premier League legend Paul Merson. Picture: Getty

And nobody was more pleased than dad Paul, who said: “What a goal last night, unreal.”

Fans also loved Merson’s incredible effort.

One said: “Superb finish.”

Another declared: “Touch of the old man’s magic there Merse.”

One noted: “What a hit son.”

Another added: “Some goal that.”

This story first appeared in The Sun and was republished with permission.

Originally published as ‘Unreal’: The son of a football legend scores an unforgettable goal