There is a lot of luck involved in becoming a professional footballer, but you can give yourself a better chance by following certain principles
Being a professional footballer is the dream job for many and it's easy to see why. After all, it offers one the chance to become a millionaire by playing a game they love.
Not only that, but those who excel in the sport are, more often than not, revered and their legacies resonate for years, decades even.
However, it is an incredibly competitive industry, which demands dedication, consistency and sacrifice.
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Indeed, as Michael Calvin, author of the book No Hunger in Paradise, has noted, the numbers when it comes to people making it as professionals are "really sobering".