The world of professional football is not only about stardom, fame and huge salaries that capture the attention, praise and criticism of the general public and the media every week.

Behind the lights of fame and stardom hides the biography of a large number of players who did not have the opportunity to reach the level that qualifies them to appear with the first-tier teams.

A report by the French newspaper "Le Figaro" stated that there are many enthusiastic young people who are eager to follow in the footsteps of stars such as Kylian Mbappe, but few of them can realize their dreams;

Out of 100,000 young footballers under the age of 12 - on average each year - only 700 enter training centers, then 300 win a first training contract, and in the end only 100 of them get a professional contract, and between 1 and 5 players get the chance. These items to wear the France national team shirt.

In this highly selective sporting climate, fundamental questions arise - especially from families - when we know that football lasts on average between 6 and 7 years, the report explained.

He pointed out that the first major issue raised by about 685 parents related to their children's ability to recover from injuries and their new career path if they were not able to become professional football players, and that 55% of parents were concerned about the level of interest in their children in their studies, While 54% of them touched on the issue of their children's career path after their journey in the world of football ended.

Football players support

The report asked about the studies, training and support that football players should receive, topics that have been ignored - even if clubs through their own training centers have made efforts in this regard in recent years - given the large sums involved in implementing such projects. .

The National Professional Footballers' Association, which represents nearly 90% of active professional soccer members, launched the Unlimited Players program last year to address education, training and employment issues.

The report stated that only 55% of professional football players passed the baccalaureate exam, and according to the co-chair of the National Federation of Professional Football Players, Sylvain Castindio, "the baccalaureate is no longer sufficient and is certainly not an end in itself."

Castendo pointed out that the Professional Players Association seeks to involve football players in education-related programs, to be a model for young people.

In the increasingly competitive world of football;

Where agents already manage 13-year-olds;

Awareness meetings have already been held with parents and clubs on training, studies and post-career management;

"The federation wants to be a partner for the players throughout their careers by raising their awareness of the importance of education," said Sylvain Castindio.