Gary and Phil Neville both starred at Man United, the Toures won the Premier League title... and it's a close call for the Laudrups and Inzaghis! Mail Sport rates football's best brothers
- Jude and Jobe Bellingham headed on holiday after £113m and £1.5m transfers
- They are far from the only brothers to previously reach the top level of football
- Here, Mail Sport rates the sport's best siblings, including the Nevilles and Toures
It was an exciting 24 hours for the Bellingham family, seeing world-class star Jude seal a £113million switch to Real Madrid on the same day younger brother Jobe joined Sunderland for £1.5m.
The teenage duo soaked up the sun on holiday together in the south of France to celebrate their very different moves.
Though Jobe, 17, is still two years younger and looks to have a very promising career ahead of him, Jude seems to have the edge for now.
But they're far from the only brothers to reach the top level of the game: Gary Neville outlasted Phil at Manchester United, Anton Ferdinand failed to reach Rio's heights while Yaya and Kolo Toure both lifted the Premier League title.
And below, Mail Sport rates football's best brothers - including a Belgian family of four, two England legends, a pair of Brazilian 'whippets' and a Ghanaian duo who faced off on the last day of the top-flight season.
![Jude Bellingham (left) and brother Jobe (right) both sealed summer moves on the same day](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/06/22/13/72413573-12222837-Jude_Bellingham_left_and_brother_Jobe_right_both_sealed_summer_m-a-14_1687437483396.jpg)
Jude Bellingham (left) and brother Jobe (right) both sealed summer moves on the same day
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Jude moved to Real Madrid for £113million on the same day Jobe joined Sunderland for £1.5m
![Mail Sport rates football's best brothers - from the Toures (pictured) to the Nevilles and Ayews](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/06/22/13/72413833-12222837-image-m-18_1687437534712.jpg)
Mail Sport rates football's best brothers - from the Toures (pictured) to the Nevilles and Ayews
Jude Bellingham is probably the most complete young player in world football.
He will have the chance to emulate footballing legend Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid, where he will wear the Frenchman's famous No 5 shirt.
Liverpool, Man City and Man United were all keen, but a £113m move has got all of Spanish football talking.
No pressure for Jobe at the Stadium of Light, then!
![The teenage English pair made very different moves - but it is still early days for Jobe, just 17](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/06/22/13/72413571-12222837-image-a-21_1687437587970.jpg)
The teenage English pair made very different moves - but it is still early days for Jobe, just 17
Gary and Phil Neville
Gary Neville was the more talented of the two Nevilles. He broke through earlier, played more regularly and left later than brother Phil at Manchester United.
Phil, a solid and dependable player nonetheless, served United well as a versatile utility player, before displaying his leadership with more than 300 appearances in eight seasons at Everton. You don't get 59 England caps for nothing.
But one-club man and Old Trafford stalwart Gary, now a top pundit with Sky Sports, was one of the best right backs of his generation and represented the Red Devils more than 600 times.
Just don't ask either about their managerial records...
![Gary Neville (left) outlasted brother Phil (right) at Manchester United with a more stellar career](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/06/22/13/72413825-12222837-image-a-22_1687437651504.jpg)
Gary Neville (left) outlasted brother Phil (right) at Manchester United with a more stellar career
Yaya and Kolo Toure
Joint-owners of one of the most catchy chants in football, Yaya and Kolo Toure both reached 100 caps for the Ivory Coast.
At club level, defender Kolo made his mark in England first, and was a key part of Arsenal's undefeated Invincibles side of 2003-04, before joining Manchester City in 2009.
Younger brother Yaya moved to the Etihad Stadium a year later from Barcelona and the rest was history.
He was untouchable in that one season in 2013-14, when he scored 24 goals in 49 appearances. Both were gifted - but Yaya has the edge on Kolo.
![Yaya Toure (back row, third left) and Kolo (back row, second right) represented the Ivory Coast](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/06/22/13/72415149-12222837-image-a-23_1687437704678.jpg)
Yaya Toure (back row, third left) and Kolo (back row, second right) represented the Ivory Coast
Ronald and Erwin Koeman
Sons of Dutch international Martin Koeman, Ronald and Erwin both enjoyed distinguished careers for Holland.
But while Erwin, now 61, ground out spells at PSV, Groningen and Mechelen, Ronald was one of the best attacking centre halves of all time and starred for Barcelona and Ajax. A clear winner here.
Ronald - the top-scoring defender in world football - is now coaching his country, with Erwin assistant.
![Ronald and Erwin Koeman both played for Holland, with Erwin now assistant coach to Ronald](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/06/22/13/72415169-12222837-image-a-24_1687437753163.jpg)
Ronald and Erwin Koeman both played for Holland, with Erwin now assistant coach to Ronald
Eden and Thorgan Hazard
The Hazard family have certainly produced several top footballers.
Eden Hazard earned a massive move to Real Madrid after shining at Chelsea, while Thorgan plays for German side Borussia Dortmund.
While younger brother Kylian and teenager Ethan, the most junior of the four, both play in Belgium.
All except Ethan were signed by Chelsea at one point in their careers.
Eden has since had his contract ripped up by Real but his accomplishments to date have him No 1 in the family.
![Eden Hazard (left) has played for bigger clubs than Thorgan (right) but both represent Belgium](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/06/23/13/72415221-12222837-Eden_Hazard_left_has_played_for_bigger_clubs_than_Thorgan_right_-a-2_1687523333019.jpg)
Eden Hazard (left) has played for bigger clubs than Thorgan (right) but both represent Belgium
Rio and Anton Ferdinand
Defender Anton Ferdinand had a steady enough career for West Ham, QPR and Sunderland in the Premier League, and was capped 17 times by England Under 21s.
That, however, pales in comparison to his elder brother by six years, Rio, who was one of the best centre backs of his generation.
Rio played more than 450 times for Manchester United and was capped by England on 81 occasions during their 'Golden Generation' era.
![Anton Ferdinand (left) failed to reach the heights of elder brother Rio (right), an England icon](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/06/22/13/72415287-12222837-image-a-27_1687437959656.jpg)
Anton Ferdinand (left) failed to reach the heights of elder brother Rio (right), an England icon
Bobby and Jack Charlton
The siblings with the most quality in this list?
Bobby and Jack Charlton were not just participants but key cogs in the only England football team ever to win the men's World Cup.
Jack played at centre back and Bobby in attacking midfield as Alf Ramsey's men beat West Germany at Wembley.
Future Ireland manager Jack was a fine player for Leeds but Bobby's superb career at United edges it for us.
![Legendary brothers Bobby Charlton (right) and brother Jack (left) lifted the World Cup in 1966](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/06/22/13/72415525-12222837-image-a-28_1687438322648.jpg)
Legendary brothers Bobby Charlton (right) and brother Jack (left) lifted the World Cup in 1966
Filippo and Simone Inzaghi
Pippo Inzaghi wasn't the most technically gifted but was still a hotshot striker for Juventus, AC Milan and Italy.
By contrast, brother Simone was a less prolific forward for Piacenza and Lazio, only capped by his country three times.
With both now in the managerial ranks, the tables have turned - Simone, 47, is at high-flying Inter Milan while Pippo toils away at Reggina.
![Pippo Inzaghi (right) was better than Simone, but has had a more modest managerial career](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/06/23/15/72463833-12222837-image-a-3_1687532049502.jpg)
Pippo Inzaghi (right) was better than Simone, but has had a more modest managerial career
Michael and Brian Laudrup
Michael Laudrup is one of the most technically brilliant players of all time, moving from Juventus to Barcelona to Real Madrid, such was his vision, creativity, passing ability and skill. He was also capped more than 100 times by Denmark.
Younger brother Brian represented Bayern Munich and Rangers but his honours paled in comparison to Michael's.
We think the elder of the two siblings had the better career.
However, interestingly, Michael has always believed Brian was the better player.
![Michael Laudrup (right) was a supremely gifted midfielder, but thought Brian (left) was better](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/06/23/16/72464233-12222837-Michael_Laudrup_right_was_a_supremely_gifted_midfielder_but_thou-a-16_1687532724880.jpg)
Michael Laudrup (right) was a supremely gifted midfielder, but thought Brian (left) was better
Rafael and Fabio da Silva
A Man United scout once described the Brazilian full-back twosome of Rafael and Fabio da Silva as a pair of 'whippets' to iconic former boss Sir Alex Ferguson.
Both lifted the Premier League title in 2010-11, with Rafael probably enjoying the more successful career.
The brothers are back in their home country currently.
![Rafael da Silva (right) and Fabio (left) lifted the Premier League title with Man United in 2011](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/06/22/13/72415665-12222837-image-m-32_1687438586626.jpg)
Rafael da Silva (right) and Fabio (left) lifted the Premier League title with Man United in 2011
Jerome and Kevin-Prince Boateng
Paternal half-brothers Jerome and Kevin-Prince played against each other at club and - unusually - international level too.
Kevin represented Schalke against Jerome's Bayern, and Ghana against Jerome's Germany in an unusual twist of fate.
While Kevin was technically brilliant at points, Jerome's consistency for the German giants and then Man City shades it for us.
![Jerome Boateng (right) and Kevin-Prince faced each other at both club and international level](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/06/22/14/72415847-12222837-image-a-33_1687438819931.jpg)
Jerome Boateng (right) and Kevin-Prince faced each other at both club and international level
Andre and Jordan Ayew
Andre and Jordan Ayew, son of one of the best African players of all time in Abedi Pele, have played together for Marseille, Swansea and, of course, Ghana.
Younger brother Jordan, 31, is right-footed, a model of consistency and more of a functional forward for Crystal Palace, while the mercurial Andre, 33, was a floaty left-footed attacker capable of moments of magic.
They played against each other on the final Premier League game of last season, with Ayew coming on as a sub for Nottingham Forest, where he has just been released.
![Andre Ayew (front row, second right) and brother Jordan (back row, left) have played for Ghana together several times and played against each other on the last day of the top-flight season](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/06/22/14/72415901-12222837-image-a-34_1687438880745.jpg)
Andre Ayew (front row, second right) and brother Jordan (back row, left) have played for Ghana together several times and played against each other on the last day of the top-flight season
Ones we missed out
Honourable mentions go to Diego and Gabriel Milito, Shaun and Bradley Wright-Phillips, Fabio and Paolo Cannavaro, Franco and Giuseppe Baresi, Rafinha, Thiago, Lucas and Theo Hernandez too.
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