Tom Brady, Steph Curry and More Athletes Who Keep Winning the Fatherhood Game

From NASCAR driver Kyle Busch and Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, to MLB player Freddie Freeman and soccer stud Cristiano Ronaldo, these professional athletes define cool dad.

By Mike Vulpo Jun 19, 2022 2:00 PMTags
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When it comes to fatherhood, these dads are in a league of their own.

While a Super Bowl title or championship status is cool, many athletes have one title that matters most: Dad!

It's certainly the case for Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady who is looking forward to celebrating Father's Day June 20 away from the football field. Instead, he just wants quality time with his three kids including Jack, 14, Benjamin, 12, and Vivian, 9.

"I don't want to be left alone. I want all my kids around me, that's all I want," he exclusively shared with E! News' Daily Pop. "Maybe a little basketball or maybe a little pool time or something like that I'm cool with. As long as we're all together, there's nothing better than that."

Tom is just one of many professional athletes who wow sports fans on game day. But when the uniform comes off and the lights go black at the stadium, home is where the heart is.

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"I'm just very lucky to be the dad to these kids," Tom said when supporting Hertz' "Let's Go" campaign. "They have great hearts, they work hard, they open my eyes to a lot of things. Being a parent has its challenges—as all parents know—but it's very rewarding too."

In celebration of Father's Day weekend, E! News is recognizing some of the best professional athletes who double as dads. When it comes to the list below, they are all winners.  

Steph Curry

Golden State Warriors basketball player and dad to Riley, 9, Ryan, 6, and Cannon, 3

Matthew Stafford

Los Angeles Rams quarterback and dad to Sawyer, 5, Chandler, 5, Hunter, 3, and 11-month-old Tyler

Kyle Busch

NASCAR driver and dad to Brexton, 7, and 1-month-old Lennix

Tom Brady

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback and dad to Jack, 14, Ben, 12, and Vivian, 9

Jayson Tatum

Boston Celtics basketball player and dad to Deuce, 4

Justin Verlander

Houston Astros pitcher and dad to Genevieve, 3

Clayton Kershaw

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher and dad to Cali, 7, Charley, 5, 17-month-old Cooper, and 6-month-old Chance 

Mike Trout

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim centerfielder and dad to 23-month-old son Aaron

Russell Westbrook

Los Angeles Lakers basketball player and dad to Noah, 5, Skye, 3 and Jordyn, 3

Cristiano Ronaldo

Professional footballer and dad to Cristiano Jr., 11, Eva, 5, Mateo, 5, Alana, 4, and 1-month-old Bella

Austin Dillon

NASCAR driver and dad to Ace, 2

Russell Wilson

Denver Broncos quarterback and dad to Sienna, 5, and 22-month-old Win 

Jordan Spieth

Professional golfer and dad to 7-month-old Sammy

Jimmie Johnson

INDYCAR driver and dad to Genevieve, 12, and Lydia, 9

Patrick Wisdom

Chicago Cubs third baseman and dad to Molly, 2 and 13-month-old Claire 

Raheem Mostert

Miami Dolphins running back and dad to Gunnar, 4, and 21-month-old Neeko

Brandon Crawford

San Francisco Giants shortstop and dad to Braylyn, 9, Jaydyn, 8, Braxton, 6, Bryson, 3

Freedie Freeman

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman and dad to Frederik, 5, and 16-month-old twins Brandon and Maximus

Leo Messi

Professional footballer and dad to Thiago, 9, Mateo, 6, and Ciro, 4

Jack Freestone

Professional surfer and dad to Banks, 4, and 10-month-old Koda 

Dexter Fowler

MLB outfielder and dad to Naya, 8, and Ivy, 4

Tyler Gaffney

NFL running back and dad to Jaxon, 5, and Conway, 3

Kris Bryant

Colorado Rockies outfielder and dad to Kyler, 2

Derek Carr

Los Angeles Raiders quarterback and dad to Dallas, 7, Derek Jr., 6, Deakon, 3, and 18-month-old Brooklyn 

Julian Gressel

D.C. United soccer player and dad to 19-month-old Sophie

Cody Bellinger

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder and dad to 6-month-old Caiden

Alex Ovechkin

Washington Capitals hockey player and dad to Sergei, 3, and Ilya, 2

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