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My dad’s a music legend, now I’m making my way in football against all odds by signing for Austrian second-tier side

Published on June 25, 2025 at 10:25 AM

AN Austrian football club plans to rock their league – after signing the son of music legend Phil Collins.

The former drummer and singer has five children including Matthew, whose mum is Collins’ Swiss ex-wife Oriane Cevey.

Man holding soccer jersey with number 23 and name Collins.
Phil Collins’ son Matthew has signed for a club in Austria
Phil Collins with his son Matthew at a soccer stadium.
The 20-year-old was formerly on the books at Hannover
Phil Collins of Genesis performing onstage.
Rock icon Phil was a drummer and singer in Genesis

The 20-year-old has begun a football career, and has played for German club ‘s youth team.

Midfielder Matthew is currently with Austrians WSG Tirol, but has only played in the fourth tier for their amateur side.

But second-division Austria Salzburg have handed Collins Jr a contract after he impressed on trial.

Salzburg coach Christian Schaider said: “Matthew has already trained with our first team.

“He has made a good impression.”;

Club chairman Claus Salzmann added: “We are glad to be able to bring in a player like him.

“Although we haven’t yet drawn up a fixed contract for him, it should all be done quickly.”;

Dad , 74, whose hits include Against All Odds, has a home in Switzerland.

He reportedly went to watch Matthew play recently.

Coach Schaider will no doubt ask Collins to Turn It On Again following an impressive display – and ask him to be strong In The Air Tonight before midweek matches.

And Salzburg fans could develop a Groovy Kind Of Love for Matthew – providing he doesn’t channel his father’s song I Missed Again.

The city rivals of Red Bull Salzburg have just won promotion to the second division.

They begin their campaign in late July with an Austrian Cup tie against FC Oedt.

Schaider added: “We don’t have a lot of time.

“We have to make use of every training session to prepare for the second division.”;

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