- The teenager was brought on for the final four minutes of Bayern’s 3-0 win
- Last year he signed with WSG Tirol, who did not know that his father was a rock star
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The son of a famous British rocker played in a friendly against Bayern Munich after being brought on as a substitute from Austrian side WSG Tirol.
The 19-year-old played the final four minutes of Bayern’s 3-0 win over Sportpark Unterhaching on Tuesday night, coming up against several superstars.
Harry Kane opened the scoring after just three minutes, while summer signings Joao Palhinha and Gabriel Vidovic also scored in the second half.
He was brought in to help his team save the match but could not help his team fight back against all odds.
The English teenager signed a contract with WSG Tirol last summer, but the club unknowingly did not know that his father is the legendary striker.
The son of Britain’s music king faced Bayern Munich’s superstars on Tuesday
Harry Kane scored just three minutes into the match to give Bayern a 3-0 win
He is Matthew Collins, and his father is the icon Phil Collins. His 73-year-old father has five children, of which Matthew is the youngest.
Collins Jnr played for Hannover U19s earlier in his career, but after the German club released him, he impressed on trial in Austria.
WSG Tirol plays in the top division, but Collins often plays for the reserve team, WSG Tirol Juniors, which plays in the fourth division.
Coach Manuel Ludwiger said he was shocked by the player’s origins, saying: ‘We Google the players we take on trial to find out more about their previous careers.
‘It was only then that we discovered that Matthew is Phil Collins’ son.
‘We didn’t sign him as a publicity stunt. It’s purely because of his footballing qualities.’
Matthew Collins, 19, played against Bayern Munich in a friendly match for WSG Tirol
Genesis frontman Collins (pictured in 2019) has five children, the youngest of whom is Matthew
Matthew (left) poses with his mother Orianna Cevey, father Phil and brother Nicholas in Florida in 2018
Phil Collins isn’t Matthew’s only superstar relative, though. His half-sister Lily has made it as an actress, most notably in the lead role in Emily in Paris.
A few years ago, rock star Phil talked about his son’s passion for sports.
“Matt loves music, but he loves football more,” Collins said. “He’s certain he’ll turn pro. “He said the other day, ‘Five more years and I’ll be gone.’
‘He also watches everything, Bundesliga, French league, everything.’