German soccer star Lukas Podolski welcomes first child, a son

German soccer player Lukas Podolski, 22, and his girlfriend Monika, 22, have welcomed their first child. Son Louis Podolski was born either late on April 14 or in the early hours of April 15 in Munich.

Source: Spiegel

Thanks to CBB readers Pia and Katarina.

Comments

Congratulations to Lukas and Monika!

I have to say though, I’m not too fond of the name. There just seem to be so many footballer’s kids called Louis already, e.g. Michael Ballack’s eldest son and I think Sebastian Kehl’s son as well. Oh well, they have to like it, not me.

- AnnaB on April 16th, 2008

Omg Lukas is a dad?! He and Monika are a cute couple, i didn’t even know she was pregnant. Congrats!

- Bugs on April 16th, 2008

lukas podolski <333
he should be with me lmao
no joke.

- asdfghjkl on July 15th, 2008