Swansea City vice-captain Andre Dede Ayew has lifted the lid on the responsibilities he has on his broad shoulders at both club and international level.
The 31-year-old is no stranger to the spotlight, with his father - Abedi Ayew - considered one of the greatest African footballers. So too does his brother Jordan, a former Swansea player now with Crystal Palace, while his older brother Ibrahim is also a professional footballer plying his trade in Europe.
Ayew is the club's current top scorer this season, having registered seven goals in 19 league appearances.
“It’s African culture that you follow your heart and that you support your family,” he told the club's official website.
“Your family includes all your aunties, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces. So we must provide support for them in every way possible. Maybe it’s the basic thing like food, or maybe it’s for education, housing or travel.
“Myself, Jordan and my big brother (Ibrahim) are very fortunate to be in a position where we can help our family. My dad used to do it when he was playing, and he still supports all the family along with myself and Jordan. I am very lucky, because my dad was a great player and provided for the family, which included his 15 brothers and sisters. He set the pace, now myself, Jordan and my big brother take on the role to provide to our family.
“It’s tradition that whoever earns the most money has to make sure they help the others. That’s why I have so much respect for all the African players who play in Europe, because people may talk about some of the money they earn, but how much of that is going to his mother, his brother, his sister, his aunty, his uncle, his cousins? They are providing the basics like food to all of their family along with anything else they can help with.”