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The tiger father has no dog and son! The genes of the Dutch legend are too powerful

6:37pm, 7 October 2025Football

The tiger father has no dog and son, this sentence is most appropriate for Dutch football legend Cruivet. His three sons have not only become football players, but also the backbone players of the clubs they belong to. In the past week, these three sons of Cruivet collectively ushered in a big explosion.

Last week, the magic of football took turns to be performed on the three young men of the Cruivet family. Sean Cruivet, 18, was in the spotlight in the European Youth League field on Wednesday. Facing the strong Paris Saint-Germain U19 team, he stood up in a passive moment in Barcelona U19 team. At the edge of the penalty area, Sean showed calmness and skill beyond his age, scoring a wonderful arc goal to equalize the team, and ultimately helped Barcelona U19 defeat his opponent 2-1. This world wave not only shows his superb shooting skills, but also allows people to see the football talent flowing from the younger generation, as if people foresee a new star rising.

Just one day later, the joy of football came to the Cruivet family again. 24-year-old Ruben Cruyvert ushered in an important moment after joining Lyon in the UEFA Cup. As a central defender, Reuben did not limit himself to his defensive responsibilities, but contributed key strength on the offensive sequel. During the game, he seized an offensive opportunity, jumped high, and headed the ball into a blind spot with a precise header. This goal was not only Ruben's first goal in Lyon, but also helped the team defeat Salzburg Red Bull 2-0, laying a solid foundation for the team's European journey. As the team's central defender, Ruben proved with his strength that he is not just "Cruyvit's son", but also has his own unique charm.

In the Premier League field on Friday, the highlights of the Cruivit family continue. 26-year-old Eustin Cruivet finally broke his Premier League goal drought this season in Bournemouth's 3-1 victory over Fulham. Amid the cheers of the Vital Stadium, Eustin pierced the opponent's goal with a wonderful long shot, expanding the score advantage, bringing a successful end to the team's victory. This goal is not only his first goal in the Premier League this season, but also the best reward for his long-term efforts, and it also makes people feel the powerful football genes of the Cruivit family once again.

Within one week, the three sons scored goals in different courts at the same time, which was enough to make any football family proud. Behind all this, their father, Dutch football legend Cruivet, is inseparable from his words and deeds. Old Cruivet's football career is brilliant, and he is a core member of Ajax's golden generation in the 1990s. In 1995, at the age of 18, he made a substitute in the Champions League final, scoring the final goal, helping Ajax defeat AC Milan and becoming the youngest goal scorer in the history of the Champions League final. This record is still talked about by fans. After leaving Ajax, Cruyvit's performance in Barcelona was also amazing, scoring 124 goals in 249 appearances, becoming the absolute main force on the team's forward line. He then moved to Newcastle, and in the 2004-05 season, he still maintained efficient goal efficiency under Bobby Robson and Sones, scoring 13 goals. At the national team level, from 1994 to 2004, Cruyvert scored a total of 40 goals for the Dutch national team, ranking fourth in the Dutch historical scorer list, second only to Hunterlaal, Van Persie and Depp, becoming a legend in the history of Dutch football.

However, the old Cruivet did not impose his football dream on his sons. In an interview with the sports page of the Daily Mail in 2023, he admitted: "I didn't force them, they naturally embarked on this path." This respect and tolerance laid a solid foundation for the three sons' football path.

Of course, the surname "Cruyvit" brings not only honor, but also additional pressure and expectations. Old Cruivet was relieved that the three sons were not bound by such pressure, and were constantly growing up and proving their value with their respective strengths. Now, the three sons have delivered a satisfactory answer with their wonderful performances of three balls a week. They did not live under the halo of their fathers, but instead opened up their own world in the field of football with their own efforts.

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