NEW YORK - NEW England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady confirmed on Wednesday that he and Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen have had a baby boy.

Brady told a press conference in Foxborough, Massachusetts, the birth of his son on Tuesday was 'obviously a wonderful experience in my life'.

The American football star, vying to lead his team to the playoffs, made clear he wouldn't be spending much time changing nappies ahead of Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers.

'As a captain and leader of this team, the last thing they need from me is to be really not focused on the job at hand,' Brady said. 'I owe it to the guys in the locker room.'

Brady and Bundchen, married in twin ceremonies in Los Angeles and Costa Rica earlier this year. Brady has another son from a previous marriage.