Sector
Playing & Player Development
Playing for a living, from academy scholarships to the top flight, and the selection, trials and development that lead there.
4roles
4need no qualification, or only benefit from one
0have a formal gate
How much do qualifications matter here?
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Career ladder
Entry / volunteer
Academy Scholar
Entry / volunteer Not needed
A young player in a club development programme, combining daily training with study.
£3K to £20K (UK)
Early career
Semi-Professional Player
Early career Not needed
A player on a part-time contract or match fees, usually combining football with another job or study.
£2K to £25K (UK)
Established
Professional Player (Lower Leagues)
Established Not needed
A full-time player in second-tier, third-tier or lower professional leagues.
£25K to £120K (UK)
Senior
Top-Flight Professional Player
Senior Not needed
A full-time player in a top division or international squad.
£150K to £2.5M (UK)