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Blackburn hot shot Andri Gudjohnsen and 11 other footballing sons of former Stoke players

Andri Gudjohnsen has lit up the Championship so far this season but he is not the only current footballer who has Stoke City in their family tree…

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 4:41 PM
Blackburn hot shot Andri Gudjohnsen and 11 other footballing sons of former Stoke players
Key Things to Know
  • Blackburn striker Andri Gudjohnsen, son of former Stoke forward Eidur Gudjohnsen, faces Stoke in upcoming Championship action.
  • Gudjohnsen has scored nine goals in 13 appearances this season under Blackburn manager Tony Mowbray.
  • The 24-year-old joined Blackburn Rovers from Gent in the summer of 2025.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Stoke City will face in-form striker Andri Gudjohnsen as they travel to play Blackburn Rovers. The 24-year-old forward, who is the son of former Stoke player Eidur Gudjohnsen, joined Blackburn from Gent in summer 2025. He has scored nine goals in 13 appearances so far this season under manager Tony Mowbray, following an injury-hampered first season where he scored seven goals in 25 games.

Mowbray praised Gudjohnsen's attributes, highlighting his physical presence, striking ability, and humble attitude. While Eidur Gudjohnsen had a brief spell with Stoke, his son is noted as one of multiple active footballers with family ties to former Potters players.

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