29.07.2025 13:36
Legendary football player Francesco Totti's son, Cristian Totti, has decided to retire from football at just 19 years old. It has been stated that Cristian Totti will continue his career at his father's football academy and will coach young players.
The legendary name of Italian football and Rome, Francesco Totti's son Cristian Totti, made a striking decision at just 19 years old. Son Totti has ended his professional football career. Totti was playing for Olbia, a team in Serie D.
RETIREMENT AT 19
It is reported that Cristian Totti made this decision due to his inability to perform as expected and the intense pressure that comes with his father's surname. Cristian Totti's former coach at Olbia stated that the young player was indeed talented, but the pressure he felt negatively affected his career.
"IT BECAME A BARRIER FOR HIM"
The coach said, "Cristian actually had the capacity to easily build a career in Serie B or Serie C. However, the weight of the Totti surname became a barrier for him. Everyone expected him to be like his father, which created immense pressure."
It has been learned that Cristian Totti will continue his career at his father Francesco Totti's football academy. The young Totti will coach young players at the academy, passing on his football knowledge and experience to future generations.
Cristian Totti's decision to retire from football once again highlights how destructive expectations and pressure can be on young athletes. The children of legendary fathers can get lost in their fathers' shadows without having the opportunity to showcase their own talents. Opening a new chapter at his father's academy may be a glimmer of hope for him. Perhaps in this way, he will contribute to the football world in a different way and have the opportunity to make a name for himself.