Manchester United and England defender Maya le Tissier has opened up about her unique football journey, growing up with a stepbrother who is now a midfielder for Bournemouth. The Guernsey-born player's relationship with Alex Scott was put to the test as they navigated their shared upbringing.
Born on the island of Guernsey, which is a British Crown dependency in the English Channel, Maya and her parents moved to England when she was just six years old. It was there that she met Alex, who was two years her senior and became her stepbrother through her mother's remarriage.
Maya describes the early days as 'chaotic' with the brothers often at odds with each other. However, Maya admits it never hindered their football ambitions and in fact, drove them to improve. Their tough upbringing ultimately instilled a sense of resilience that helped both players push for professional careers.
When asked about her experiences growing up together, Maya stated that they had a brotherly bond despite the rough start in life. The pair would often engage in mock fights to test their toughness and prepare themselves for the physical challenges of football.
As it turned out, Alex has now received his first call-up for England, giving Maya an opportunity to see her stepbrother's talents on the international stage. Maya expressed her pride in Alex, highlighting that she had always believed he was destined for greatness.
Alex's recent achievement marks a milestone moment for both siblings and their families. The pair have grown up together through thick and thin and it is clear that their shared upbringing played an essential role in shaping them into successful footballers.
As Maya continues to break down barriers as one of the first female players from the Channel Islands to make it to the top tier, her stepbrother Alex's England call-up shows just how far they have come. With both pushing for greatness in their respective careers, Maya and Alex le Tissier are paving a new path that will inspire others from similar backgrounds to follow in their footsteps.
The sibling duo has undoubtedly forged an unbreakable bond as a result of the tough early years, demonstrating the power of resilience, determination, and teamwork.
Born on the island of Guernsey, which is a British Crown dependency in the English Channel, Maya and her parents moved to England when she was just six years old. It was there that she met Alex, who was two years her senior and became her stepbrother through her mother's remarriage.
Maya describes the early days as 'chaotic' with the brothers often at odds with each other. However, Maya admits it never hindered their football ambitions and in fact, drove them to improve. Their tough upbringing ultimately instilled a sense of resilience that helped both players push for professional careers.
When asked about her experiences growing up together, Maya stated that they had a brotherly bond despite the rough start in life. The pair would often engage in mock fights to test their toughness and prepare themselves for the physical challenges of football.
As it turned out, Alex has now received his first call-up for England, giving Maya an opportunity to see her stepbrother's talents on the international stage. Maya expressed her pride in Alex, highlighting that she had always believed he was destined for greatness.
Alex's recent achievement marks a milestone moment for both siblings and their families. The pair have grown up together through thick and thin and it is clear that their shared upbringing played an essential role in shaping them into successful footballers.
As Maya continues to break down barriers as one of the first female players from the Channel Islands to make it to the top tier, her stepbrother Alex's England call-up shows just how far they have come. With both pushing for greatness in their respective careers, Maya and Alex le Tissier are paving a new path that will inspire others from similar backgrounds to follow in their footsteps.
The sibling duo has undoubtedly forged an unbreakable bond as a result of the tough early years, demonstrating the power of resilience, determination, and teamwork.
Maya le Tissier is actually a female footballer, not a male player 
She's a forward for Manchester United and England Women's National Team btw 
! It's amazing how her rough start in life actually ended up helping her grow into an incredible footballer. I mean, who wouldn't want to have a sibling who pushes you to be your best? 
The fact that they had those mock fights as kids is pretty genius โ it's like their parents knew exactly what they needed! 
But what really gets me is how proud Maya is of Alex and his England call-up. It's clear she knows he's talented, but it's also awesome to see her be a supportive sibling in all the ways. 
! It's amazing how her rough childhood actually helped shape her into a strong and determined footballer 
. And can we talk about how proud she is of her stepbrother Alex? That's pure sibling love right there 
! I think it's so cool that they're breaking down barriers in the football world and paving a new path for others from similar backgrounds 
. Maya, you're an inspiration not just on the pitch but off it too 
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. I mean, who wouldn't want to have a built-in training partner and sibling rivalry to push them to be their best? 
! I'm rooting for both of them - Maya continues to break barriers as a female footballer, and Alex gets to showcase his talents on the international stage 
their rough start in life actually helped them become super tough players on the pitch, and now they're both killing it in England! 
alex's call-up is a huge deal for his family & siblings too, gotta give 'em props for being so supportive of each other 
. Growing up with a stepbrother who's now a pro footballer? That's like something out of a movie! I can imagine those chaotic early days being super intense, but it's amazing how that tough upbringing actually helped them become better players.
Maybe they can even make a movie about their childhood football adventures someday? Stranger things have happened, right? 
... their parents got remarried when Maya was just 6 
... but despite all that chaos, Maya & Alex ended up becoming footballers 
! and now Alex is playing for England 
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despite having a rough start in life. I mean, who would've thought that their sibling squabbles would actually help them get better at football? 
. The fact that they're now pushing each other to new heights on the pitch is truly special