finance

The length of a footballers career is unpredictable and is very often a short one which is why education around financial wellbeing is so important from the offset.

BEING A SMART FOOTBALLER

SAVINGS

Set up various savings accounts for emergencies, short-term goals and longer term plans

PEER PRESSURE

Temptation is everywhere for a young footballer and wanting to keep up with other team mates. If a player's career comes to an end suddenly will they be able to continue with that lifestyle?

40% of players go bankrupt

A young footballer should always have a basic understanding of finance even if he has an advisor. Footballers are seen as easy prey by less scrupulous agents, friends and estate agents.

the basics

Understanding tax, national insurance contributions, debt managments, budgeting, protection, saving, spending, investing and money matters relevant to each stage of life

DISCLAIMER

THIS PAGE IS A BASIC OVERVIEW AND IS NOT IN ANY WAY TO BE INTERPRETED AS FINANCIAL ADVICE. PLEASE SEEK PROFESSIONAL ADVICE BEFORE MAKING ANY INVESTMENTS.