Jordan Larsson Steps Out of King Henrik's Shadow at Al Ettifaq
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The short version
- Jordan Larsson plays for Al Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League.
- He is the son of Henrik Larsson, the Celtic, Barcelona and Sweden legend known as "King Henrik."
- He was named after basketball great Michael Jordan.
- Henrik initially discouraged his son from football due to the pressure the family name would bring.
The Swedish forward, son of Celtic and Barcelona great Henrik Larsson, has built his own career and delivered in the Saudi Eastern Derby for Al Ettifaq.
Jordan Larsson grew up in Sweden carrying one of the most famous surnames in football. His father, Henrik Larsson, starred for Celtic, Barcelona and the Swedish national team, and was affectionately known as "King Henrik" during his prolific spell in Glasgow.
The elder Larsson named his son after basketball icon Michael Jordan. Despite the weight of the family name, Jordan was set on making football his own career from an early age.
His father initially discouraged him from following the same path, not out of doubt in his ability, but because he understood the expectations that would come with the surname. Jordan persisted and went on to pursue the game professionally.
Jordan now plays for Al Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia, where he has made his mark as a hero of the Eastern Derby for the club.
Written by the Matchday Live desk from reporting by Yahoo Sports.
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