Zorya Luhansk forward Gerson Rodrigues has caught the attention of sports fans and media by sharing an unexpected moment on social media. The Luxembourgish football player posted a video clip showing him conducting an individual training session with his young son, helping the boy master the basics of ball control. This publication quickly spread across sports communities due to details regarding the player's former club affiliations.
Nostalgia for the Kyiv period
Particular attention from fans was drawn by the fact that the forward's young heir was dressed in the full kit of FC Dynamo Kyiv. The boy's back featured the number 22 — the exact squad number Gerson Rodrigues wore while playing for the capital's Ukrainian club. This choice of athletic apparel sparked lively discussions among supporters who remember the Luxembourgish player's bright performances for the white-and-blues.
Rodrigues accompanied the video with a concise yet motivating caption: "Teaching my son how to score the best way." The footage shows the star father eagerly passing on his experience to his heir, practicing shots on goal and movement coordination on an impromptu training pitch.
Club transfer and current context
It is worth noting that in his current club career, Rodrigues has chosen a completely different squad number. Following his transfer to Zorya Luhansk, which took place in September of the current year 2026, the Luxembourgish legionnaire chose to wear the number 7. His debut for the new club turned out to be quite symbolic: his first match in a Zorya shirt was played precisely against his former club, Dynamo Kyiv.
In that tense game, Luhansk team lost to Kyiv with a score of 2:0, with Brazhko and Ponomarenko scoring decisive goals near the end of the match. Despite the defeat in his debut game, Rodrigues is quickly adapting to the new team while continuing to combine an intense training schedule with raising the next generation of football players.
