The son of a Premier League legend signs for a professional football team as he wants to follow in his famous father’s footsteps
- Tim Cahill’s son has joined Brisbane Roar
- Shae Cahill played for Everton for four years
- He hopes to emulate his father, the Socceroos legend
The son of Socceroos legend Tim Cahill, Shae, has signed for A-League Men club Brisbane Roar as he attempts to follow in his famous father’s footsteps.
The youngster Cahill, 18, has joined Ross Aloisi’s Roar on a multi-year contract from Everton’s academy, where he spent four years.
The midfielder scored three assists in nine games for Everton in the English Premier League under-18s last season.
“We are delighted to announce the signing of Shae Cahill from Everton’s world-class academy,” Roar CEO Kaz Patafta said.
‘Securing such a promising young midfielder is testament to our club’s new vision of integrating youthful talent into our squad and first-team environment.
Tim Cahill’s son Shae has signed for A-League side Brisbane Roar
Shae spent four years at Everton’s academy but has now moved Down Under
“The addition of Shae promises an exciting era for the Roar family.”
Tim Cahill retired in 2019 as the Socceroos’ all-time top scorer, with 50 goals in 108 appearances for the national side, including scoring at three consecutive World Cups (2010, 2014 and 2018).
The attacking midfielder turned striker also scored 169 goals in 683 club appearances, most famously starring for Everton in the English top flight.
His tally includes 11 goals in 28 ALM games for Melbourne City in 2016 and 2017.
Cahill, 43, was delighted with his son’s first senior deal.
“Very proud of you my man @shaeloucahill,” Cahill commented on the Roar’s announcement post on Instagram.
“I wish you all the best @brisbaneroarfc, keep chasing your dreams.”