If Jamie Vardy can break through at the age he's at, anyone can. Im 24 and working on being a pro player. Update: november 26th 2016. Im now on a semi pro club in the bay area of california. I train with them tomorrow on the 27th Edit: i’ve been getting some comments recently asking for more updates. Well. I am at the semi pro level and have trained in alicante, spain with a pro club. Im still hanging in there despite the coronavirus outbreak Another update: Im going to England next year!!!! Update: trials begin in england on December 2nd Update: i played a full season of semiprofessional football in England and have since returned to the USA despite the club wanting me to return
I can't speak too much for the younger players but definitely can for the older. Look at Carlos Bacca, at the age of 20, he was working as a bus driver's assistant, he didn't even play professional until he was 23 and that was only in a lower league in Colombia. Several years later he would go on to win the Europa League twice. So there's never such a thing as too late, but only if you believe it is. You can truly achieve that dream of being professional if you believe hard enough in yourself and that may seem incredibly cliche, but it's the cold hard truth.
It's never too late. I'm 32 now . When I was 30 challenged my self. I played top club in California but never chose to pursue my dream because my dad said I was to bulky. I'm build like a wrestler. So stop after high school. So 12 years I meet a coach from Sacramento Republic that saw me play at a pick up game. He asked me trY out, the coach said its never to late. If you have the heart and desire you can still make. So I challenged myself to get back in playing shape. Training 5 days a week, Running up to 40 miles a week and watching what I eat. I showed up to the trial 23 pounds lighter and faster then I was in I was in my 20's No I didn't make it but knowing I worked so hard and knowing I did the best I could and the coached did give me great feed back. It gave me a feeling that was amazing but at the same time made me ask.. What if, I would pursed this dream straight out of high school. Anyways Sacramento Gold offered spot. They're Semi Pro team in Sacramento. Despite my age .!
it helps to start young, if you had done all that as a kid, and kept on working hard, who knows how far you would've went. pro's in the U.K and Europe are playing into their late 30's. while you left it late, you still put the work in to get better, and sounds like you enjoyed doing it. that's the most important thing, enjoy playing and trying to get better. if you become a pro, great, if not you still get to keep fit and play the best sport in the world.
Molotov If someone is 21 years old he likes football but he did not have the opportunity because his parents did not want to get out to play it late to learn more and play football help pls
Im 18 and played as pro when i was 16 but now my father keep on yelling me and shattering my motivation. Like telling me i cant do it anymore, and i will never do it which smashed me and left me down and destroyed my everything as his words really matter for me. but i will start over again without letting their words sadden me i will have faith in god and in myself. . thanks for this vid
Same with me my father thinks i am not the best one on the field and says that there are many people having a dream of becoming a pro and your not one of them but i keep my dad's words aside and focus on what i have to do
Mus Fifty Seven my mum keep telling me I not good enough to play pro so I need a back up plan cuz I'm " not good enough " but I have being training really hard just to prove her wrong and I will play pro one day and I'm 14, for the past years I believe my mum and dad but now I'm going to make them proud and not let them crush my dream. I want to try for Birmingham city next year so I'm training like mad.
Let me tell you something man. My dad tells me this all the time, "oh it's too late to start, you've been playing since 8 they have been playing since 5" or " you aren't strong enough" but look man. The first people to talk you out of doing something you love will be your family, your friends, the people closest to you. Nothing anyone says matters. It can be hate or love but either way, the smart thing to say to them is to thank you and walk away. I'm 14 now and I want to go pro and I am trying out for a club and hopefully, that will be good on my soccer resume and when I try out for academies it will benefit me. Also, some good advice for football or soccer is to make sure that whatever you need the most help on to work hard on. I need a lot of help on speed and stamina so I am especially training that. Morale is to keep on going and trying to work on your craft and eventually if your intentions are pure and your heart is pure and you are really into it, you will become whateber it is you want.
Thank you for this. I’m 21 years old, ive been playing since I was 7 but took a break from it my senior year of highschool for 1 year and a half. I was at work washing dishes and then I realized this is not what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. I would tell people I wanted to be a doctor or a physical therapist, but I lied. I really actually wanted to become a professional soccer player, but it just felt too unreal. But I shredded that and started going to the gym everyday, practice for hours after the gym, played on 3 teams but then I got injured just last December and I’m getting back on my feet. Im still chasing that dream.
im 22 and i really want to play, i played some in highschool but our team wasnt good at all. unfortunately i live in alabama and its a lot harder to find soccer leagues in my area.
I'm 15 and I want to start playing soccer for my high school team. Maybe even go pro! It's going to be a tough journey but I'm willing to step forward.
You know what sucks. I played soccer since I was 3 years old. That is when i received my first ball. I wanted to play for my college soccer team. It's not a D1, 2, or 3 school. It's a USCAA. This is it's third year with a soccer team. Since I joined a team in 5th grade, I was the happiest person earth. I was removed from team from my dad. He started to see I wanted to be a pro player and did everything he could to get that dream out of my head. Then freshmen year happened. I played for a travel team and my dad took me off again. He let me play for my highschool, but only because it looks good for college. I never had anyone support me in it. I trained everyday from 5th grade until last week when i dislocated a bone and fractured my knee cap my senior year of highschool. I think i had the potential of becoming a pro player, but no one supported me in it.
How old are you now ? Why can't you heal what happens and go at it again ? With that much experience come on man you can do it. I'm sure you been through rehab and now your able to play right ? You have my support dogggg
Dude really u can becomr a pro.. Like the guy in this video said.. Its never too late.. I mean messi started playing at 4 yrs old and u started at 3.. Tf man i didnt even know wht was football until 11 😅😅.. Bro really the point is i see a super awesome world class pro player in you.. I mean bro ur extraordinary use your skills and become a pro.. And i wanna become the best player too.... So pray for me and i hope that u acheive ur dream. I really do.. All the best and never quit ❤❤
Excellent answer. At first I was kinda pissed off because that wasn't the answer I was looking for but by the end, I realized it is just up to me and I want to thank you for putting this up.
Same, I am 14 years old and I played soccer since I was 5, but I just never played for a club. I trained myself everyday on the street. Now I play for a club, I am a striker, I played 3 games and I scored 4 goals. It never is to late to become a good player
Becoming a pro footballer is the hardest thing out there. Its 90% luck 10% skill. When scouts are watching you for a trial its then what u have to deliver. You could be an extremely talented player but if you dont turn up on that one day you're not gonna make it. Also playing football is mainly about athleticism, attitude and intelligence. How fit,fast and strong are you? Are you willing to work hard on your football every day and make it your life. Will you enjoy training and making life sacrifices? Will you have the right character/temperament to perform in a game? And also do you understand the game? The truth if you wanna be a top winger and youre naturally not skilfull enough chances are youre not making it in that position but in for instance another positon like CDM you dont need to be massively skilfull. Take these things into consideration and remember anyone can dismiss the idea and think ur deluded but if you yourself genuinely believe you can make it listen to yourself but be prepared for heartbreak on the safe side.
I'm 15 and playing rep and I've been told I will never play at a high level and now I'm playing for my state and at a really good academy with great coaches all because of you I watch your videos all the time...never listen to anyone if you work hard enough you can take yourself to playing pro.
you answered a question ive been asking myself for years man. i just randomly saw this video, god put you in my way to keep me going. im 18 will be 19 this june 23. i play for a sunday league but that does not matter. ive played football since i can remember, i believe in myself, in my skills and i know some day i will become a pro. most friends always told me i should go pro and i could make it big that is why i believe in myself. also im the only family member to ever play football which is crazy. thank you -leo
love the fact you're a pro and find the time and energy to make these videos what a top guy! im 24 and from the UK and played pro in youth. unfortunately for me suffered injurys that draged out and by age of 19 I had to make a decision chase the dream or go to work and pay bills to live ect... a few weeks ago I just felt "What the fuck am I actually doing I know I have the qualitys and attitude to do it so why give up? after them years my body is in a good way and I've been putting in the work and hoping to go to UK trials where they have scouts from the English football leauge 2, 1, And championship and premiership. in 4-6 months from now im hoping I'll look back at this comment and say.. dam I did it! if you've read this and are in a similar position to me don't think about it put them thoughts them ifs and maybes into action and see what you can achieve!
I am 16 years old girl. I have some talent from playing a bit in the past. want to start playing again as I realise and regret not playing it more instead of other sports e.g lacrosse. I like midield and striker
Im 14 years old girl I was training gymnastics for like 5 yrs in past, now I stopped playing tennis ( I trained it 3 yrs) and I want to start playing soccer. When I was younger I wanted to play soccer but somehow I always ended up training different sport. I played it for fun with my twin bro and friends and I really enjoyed it. Im good at goalie. Now I want to start training soccer + I'm not expecting myself to become a pro or anything like that jk... I just mustn't lose my hope!
I'm also a 16 year old girl and I've been playing for about 9 years now. I've always kind of thought that it's too late for me or that I started too late but this video changed my whole perspective. I'm going to train as much as I can and if I'm lucky and it comes, it comes. But before that I'm just going to enjoy the sport and do my best💪⚽
Basically its all about belief. I am 25 years old i signed one professional contract at 23 in Australia, i am going to Try Spain this summer to get some tryouts for semi professional and professional clubs i have been plagued with injuries to my ankles due to dangerous tackles in the lower leagues but i vow to put everything behind me and just aim to move forward and put everything on the line on last time make or break this summer i am excited and cant wait to return to preseason 🤙🏽 If you love football chase it with all your heart but stay in school and do other things not all pros retire rich enough to stop working at 36 years old have other interests all the best to everyone whos trying their best to make it
I am a girl n I'm 12 n wanna be a pro goalie for Chelsea my home city or England and I'm a good keeper n striker decent pace and good dribbling I'm doin football at school every Friday and imma try for the school team keeper or striker but I wanna get training now and be n amazing player in the future good luck to anyone like me girl or boy believe in yourself and do what you feel is best😊
jay Pee I checked it out might join later lol btw my name ain't Chloe that's just three names from a game I mixed together Chloe marsh is the start of a last name n field is the end of caufield lol 😂
In my country Colombia, the best kids start in the pro league when they are 15-16-18. Most of them make it to International clubs, many that are not well known. James started at 14-15. He went to Argentina, played for Banfield, won the Argentinian pro league title there. Then, he went to Porto, then Monaco, then Real Madrid.
Teamblubz same here I am 13 but I don't play in a club but I play good and I think its not to late because cause some of my friends think I should play for a school club or their club.
Thank you so much, Matt, for being straightforward and honest with us! I want to become a pro but I'm out of shape at age 16. I've started a new workout regimen and schedule to push me forward into my Senior year of high school and I believe I can keep makin' progress for years to come. Thank you for the confidence and motivation! I pray you all enjoy your day 🙇♂️😉
I am 25 , I had started playing when I was 13 but I gave up at 18 when I joined MBBS , and restarted everything when I was 21 I became a doctor at 23, now I have a part time job and I am practicing , I don't think I have a chance but I am going all in for it
Hank you for this my man . I am 18 and currently in the youth team for the central Texas Lobos (semi pro team in Texas) and I honestly thought that because from 15 to now basically I even so lazy and without any type of inspiration . But this video made me realize that it's up to me . Doesn't matter the time wasted it's all up to my dedication . Thanks my man keep up the good vids !
I'm 14 years old and wanting to become a professional soccer player, hopefully. I like video games but I don't spend 6 hours a day playing video games. I like soda and unhealthy snacks which I know isn't good, but I haven't really tried stopping which I do plan stopping starting tomorrow. I don't have a workout area the main/only thing I have is bench press and curling dumbbell or whatever it's called. I am dedicated to soccer I never skip/late to practice or games. I'm about 5' 7" 132 Pounds, I can run at a consistent pace and over a far distance. I only drink water while practicing. I've been playing striker position for 8 years (ever nice I started playing) i always listen to my coach and teammates. I communicate fairly good, I'm not shy, I usually will make a friend or two at a tryout knowing that I won't know anyone there. I have the personality like Messi I have the speed, my 40 yard dash is 5.97 I can easily get the ball up the field. My most goals is 8 goals in a game, averaging 1-3 goals a game, but that's not the point. What I want to know is what can I do to become better at eating healthier and beginning a new work out routine. Thanks for reading. -Dylan
14 age that's too late legends in football start at 5 or 6 age you should of started since a young age but It was your choice to start at 14 age and you can't do anything about it. I'm telling you because I'm about to turn 14 and I'm a beginner at football and I have no talent no skills no matter how hard I train I don't get better And It's because I started football being a teenager. If I would of started at a younger age Like 5 age or 6 age, now I would been playing in the best football academies, but I'm now a bench of my team and without talent to play football I can't dream about being professional. Sorry mate, you should have started at a younger age
It's best to not question the people for answers cause this is your lane, talent, your empire, journey nobody owns it you own it so its best for you to leave that to yourself because people cant tell you because its yours you need to open up for yourself and stop asking for unpleasant answers and pick up the ball and play
If your 14 it is still possible to play pro. Nothing is impossible. If someone says you can't do it, you prove them wrong. If Arsene says 14 is too late to play pro, you train your ass off, like you want it more then anything. You have to be willing to put the time and commitment into playing. I, myself am 14 and my dream is to play pro. When I heard Arsene say 14 is too late my heart sank. I have wanted to play soccer for my whole childhood. My life goal at the moment is to play in a professional soccer league and I believe that anything is possible as long as you set your mind to it. I hope this comment can open people's eyes up that are like me. Put your mind to it and you can do anything.
Some people might just be so jealous of your talents they'll try to sabotage you and not coach you properly or have biases. The system itself also matters.
Thank you Matt. 7 years later and i stumbled on this video and I want to tell you that I really admire you a lot. You helped me a lot during quarantine too with your videos and i appreciate you a lot for this.
Great great advice man. Im also gonna throw in my 2 cents here and tell you guys what my coach (who coaches ODP) told me. Personally im 21 years old nearing 22 and just came back from a year and a half layoff due to injuries, but he told me "It isn't about age but how prepared you are. I've seen guys who became pro at 27 because they worked hard and were as prepared as guys who were already pro." :)
Im a fresh 18 yearold. I want to make it big. It won't be until im 21-22 that I'll travel to the UK for studying. You all will see me on the big stage soon. Soon.
i’m 16 right now i quit playing soccer for a while like 3 years now. and i want to start. i also kinda got out of shape and i’m trying to learn the fundamentals of the game again cause i lost everything.
I’m 10 years old and I don’t go training my mom says I can go training when I’m 13 only. I don’t feel confident anymore. I think I will never be a professional but I will try!
Im 17, i have played since i was 11. I never scored any goals when i was younger. I got kicked from some clubs. People told me i cant do it. That was the best motivation i needed.
Thank you for your videos, they have helped me so much I am a 17 year old Girl who has committed to play for a highly ranked d1 team but I just don't feel satisfied I feel like I want more that I wasn't at my full potential but you have inspired me to put all the hard work in to make it to my goals
I needed to hear this.. I played soccer my whole life but I quit for 4 years my 6th to 9th grade year because I felt like I wasn't playing for the love of the sport anymore. I was over training and getting burnt out my dad had me doing drill after drill after drill. just to realize later in life quiting was the biggest mistake of my life. I joined the Marine Corps team when I went to Japan and regained that love I had for the sport. I was always told in high school and youth by club teams that I wasn't good enough to make it, that I didn't have the strength or size or vision to make it. Now I'm in Cali and all my boys keep telling me to try this, try that, why did you join if youre good at something... so I needed to hear this video. who knows if I practice hard enough when I go to college in the fall I can try to walk on. I'm 22 now haha hopefully I can hang.
I respect that because we need to decide for ourselves if we are ready because I'm ready to play for the premier League when I grow up like if you are ready.
Great video you answered the question greatly! Also I watch some of your shooting videos in the car to my game yesterday and I ended up scoring a goal from the technique in the video!
Am 14 yrs old went trialing at Oldham did my first trial got invited back for 2 week to train with the team didn’t come back but I know in my heart I’ve got lots of time and am not gonna stop I’ll keep going till I die ❤️❤️⚽️🔥
Fair enough and love your positive attitude..my 13 year old is a talented player and his dream is to play in college ..he's very smart gets straight A's..he's mature enough to say he doesn't want to be a world class player because of the odds... college soccer is in reach I believe
I am 15, moved from Mexico to the U.S. because of personal problems like 5 years ago, couldn't join any team because of this problems and economic problems. I personally think I am pretty good and I really want to become a pro but I just dont know how I would become one.
I'm 18 years old from Bangladesh. I always wanted to become a pro and win world cup for my country but it's a matter of shame that our country's FIFA ranking is about 196. It demotivates me.
True lines ❤️❤️...... We should not listen to anybody else.. if there is confidence in your heart, that u can do ..whatever u want to. Then yes u can do,🙂🙂 That doesn't depend upon other persons advice.. yaa taking a advice from everyone is gud, but first listen to yourself.. It's never too late my friends 🙂🙂... U can be a professional player of any game.... N for that all u need to be confident, need of practice, need of right coach,hard work , and yes.... One day.. your heart will say to uhhh... You done it dear ❤️❤️.. It's never never never too late..believe me...
The younger age you begin training to become a Professional soccer player. The better chance you will have at fulfilling that dream. That means improving your individual skills by yourself and improving yourself as a team player. That also means working on your fitness, weight lifting, and eating the proper diet. That does not mean play Playstation for 5 hours, and go outside to train for 45 minutes. To become a professional it requires very hard dedication in all aspects of your game.
Great video a little ramdom but can u do a video on workout routines arms, legs back, ect. and how to get started it would help so much i just couldn't find a plan online thank you.
it sucks for me because i literally was trying so hard to get the opportunity to play for at least one yr at my high school for varsity but just because the coaches didnt know me since i was just an anticipated player from the players there but they didnt know me, i was unknown to them. For that only reason i wasnt picked and cut super quickly while performing very well in passing drills, shooting drills and running drills. Afterwards we played a quick match in which i stopped the varsity striker which nobody was able to do until i came back to defend and snatched it away and i was playing forward, then proceeding to take out 3 other players with ease right in front of the coaches, creating a play very fast but just for me not being a favorite player of theirs they didnt choose me. Instead they choose a guy that hardly can control the ball even with their dominant foot. Lost motivation after that, this all happened this yr too.
Just try. I'm 23 and I believe I'm talented enough to become a pro at some level. Sometimes I get discouraged but I think to myself .. Just try.. And work hard at it .. You never know but have a back up plan as well.
I love this because I’m 16 and I’m on a very similar path to yours. I know God has a plan for me but all I know is I’ll keep working on the game that I love so much.
I have doubts to I’m 16 new school,new team gotta build a connection over again but if someone says you can’t do it and you take it and do worse they’ll keep saying it and when you quit they’ll say they were right and when they say their right then what
I’ve never played soccer before. I’m 20 years old. I’ve played basketball and Baseball and track. Im above average athletically. Do you still think I could get good at soccer?
Also another factor is the team you are trying to get on. Do they need a player in that position?? Do you fit that team's system?? it varies from team to team. Great video. Thanks for the extra push
Now i am 17 years of age..some people say you have a good talent and skills but sometime i regret myself because my left foot got surgery but that did not cause any matter to me the cause is i always mind that i had got a surgery that made me sad..but i want to become footballer..winger and striker is always my position..i like christiano ronaldo and ronaldinho skills ever..i am good in nutmeg
I have talent and my coach say that i become a pro but my dad gives my no motivation and now it goes bad with my Soccer carreer he says to keep dreaming and now im stopped with Soccer. MY DREAMS ARE OVER. my dream to play in a full stadium and score a goal and everyone is screaming my name but its over for my 😞😖😔😢
Thanks for the motivation, I'm a 65 years old man trying to get into FC Barcelona youth club.
Muaz Rozlan Good luck I believe in you bro👊🏻
Diego Costa did that too, so You have a chance.
Muaz Rozlan goodluck bro I believe in you ❤️❤️
Micah bruhhh 😂😂😂
Muaz Rozlan hhh are u joking
If Jamie Vardy can break through at the age he's at, anyone can.
Im 24 and working on being a pro player.
Update: november 26th 2016. Im now on a semi pro club in the bay area of california. I train with them tomorrow on the 27th
Edit: i’ve been getting some comments recently asking for more updates. Well. I am at the semi pro level and have trained in alicante, spain with a pro club. Im still hanging in there despite the coronavirus outbreak
Another update: Im going to England next year!!!!
Update: trials begin in england on December 2nd
Update: i played a full season of semiprofessional football in England and have since returned to the USA despite the club wanting me to return
jay Pee i'll have a look at it
Good luck man
Luca i got on a small team. But it's a start
Anthony Long wow!! awesome. Any tips?
Hi Math just work hard. Use your heart as well
I can't speak too much for the younger players but definitely can for the older. Look at Carlos Bacca, at the age of 20, he was working as a bus driver's assistant, he didn't even play professional until he was 23 and that was only in a lower league in Colombia. Several years later he would go on to win the Europa League twice. So there's never such a thing as too late, but only if you believe it is. You can truly achieve that dream of being professional if you believe hard enough in yourself and that may seem incredibly cliche, but it's the cold hard truth.
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bullshit.. he is one on milion with that situation.
I think there is no age ..everybody's development is different .
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It's never too late. I'm 32 now . When I was 30 challenged my self. I played top club in California but never chose to pursue my dream because my dad said I was to bulky. I'm build like a wrestler. So stop after high school. So 12 years I meet a coach from Sacramento Republic that saw me play at a pick up game. He asked me trY out, the coach said its never to late. If you have the heart and desire you can still make. So I challenged myself to get back in playing shape. Training 5 days a week, Running up to 40 miles a week and watching what I eat. I showed up to the trial 23 pounds lighter and faster then I was in I was in my 20's No I didn't make it but knowing I worked so hard and knowing I did the best I could and the coached did give me great feed back. It gave me a feeling that was amazing but at the same time made me ask.. What if, I would pursed this dream straight out of high school. Anyways Sacramento Gold offered spot. They're Semi Pro team in Sacramento. Despite my age .!
wow what a journey
it helps to start young, if you had done all that as a kid, and kept on working hard, who knows how far you would've went. pro's in the U.K and Europe are playing into their late 30's. while you left it late, you still put the work in to get better, and sounds like you enjoyed doing it. that's the most important thing, enjoy playing and trying to get better. if you become a pro, great, if not you still get to keep fit and play the best sport in the world.
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Molotov If someone is 21 years old he likes football but he did not have the opportunity because his parents did not want to get out to play it late to learn more and play football help pls
Soccer skills Rex it has been.. no joke.!! But I’m still playing semi pro!!
Im 18 and played as pro when i was 16 but now my father keep on yelling me and shattering my motivation. Like telling me i cant do it anymore, and i will never do it which smashed me and left me down and destroyed my everything as his words really matter for me. but i will start over again without letting their words sadden me i will have faith in god and in myself. . thanks for this vid
Mus Fifty Seven brooooo same herreeee
Same with me my father thinks i am not the best one on the field and says that there are many people having a dream of becoming a pro and your not one of them but i keep my dad's words aside and focus on what i have to do
Mus Fifty Seven my mum keep telling me I not good enough to play pro so I need a back up plan cuz I'm " not good enough " but I have being training really hard just to prove her wrong and I will play pro one day and I'm 14, for the past years I believe my mum and dad but now I'm going to make them proud and not let them crush my dream. I want to try for Birmingham city next year so I'm training like mad.
Mus Fifty Seven just keep going who knows you could become a millionaire then he'll come back to you
Let me tell you something man. My dad tells me this all the time, "oh it's too late to start, you've been playing since 8 they have been playing since 5" or " you aren't strong enough" but look man. The first people to talk you out of doing something you love will be your family, your friends, the people closest to you. Nothing anyone says matters. It can be hate or love but either way, the smart thing to say to them is to thank you and walk away. I'm 14 now and I want to go pro and I am trying out for a club and hopefully, that will be good on my soccer resume and when I try out for academies it will benefit me. Also, some good advice for football or soccer is to make sure that whatever you need the most help on to work hard on. I need a lot of help on speed and stamina so I am especially training that. Morale is to keep on going and trying to work on your craft and eventually if your intentions are pure and your heart is pure and you are really into it, you will become whateber it is you want.
Thank you for this. I’m 21 years old, ive been playing since I was 7 but took a break from it my senior year of highschool for 1 year and a half. I was at work washing dishes and then I realized this is not what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. I would tell people I wanted to be a doctor or a physical therapist, but I lied. I really actually wanted to become a professional soccer player, but it just felt too unreal. But I shredded that and started going to the gym everyday, practice for hours after the gym, played on 3 teams but then I got injured just last December and I’m getting back on my feet. Im still chasing that dream.
im 22 and i really want to play, i played some in highschool but our team wasnt good at all. unfortunately i live in alabama and its a lot harder to find soccer leagues in my area.
don't stop. go after what makes you happy
MyAdversary same bro can’t find any leagues I feel like it’s hard in The US
may god blees you
do it bro
I'm 15 and I want to start playing soccer for my high school team. Maybe even go pro! It's going to be a tough journey but I'm willing to step forward.
ali how did it go. Please respond
Don't Read My Profile Picture he stopped playing soccer and starting playing chess
God luck, men
So how did it go
How is it?
You know what sucks. I played soccer since I was 3 years old. That is when i received my first ball. I wanted to play for my college soccer team. It's not a D1, 2, or 3 school. It's a USCAA. This is it's third year with a soccer team. Since I joined a team in 5th grade, I was the happiest person earth. I was removed from team from my dad. He started to see I wanted to be a pro player and did everything he could to get that dream out of my head. Then freshmen year happened. I played for a travel team and my dad took me off again. He let me play for my highschool, but only because it looks good for college. I never had anyone support me in it. I trained everyday from 5th grade until last week when i dislocated a bone and fractured my knee cap my senior year of highschool. I think i had the potential of becoming a pro player, but no one supported me in it.
How old are you now ? Why can't you heal what happens and go at it again ? With that much experience come on man you can do it. I'm sure you been through rehab and now your able to play right ? You have my support dogggg
I know right?! I get put down by my parents everyday and it hurts
Dude really u can becomr a pro.. Like the guy in this video said.. Its never too late.. I mean messi started playing at 4 yrs old and u started at 3.. Tf man i didnt even know wht was football until 11 😅😅.. Bro really the point is i see a super awesome world class pro player in you.. I mean bro ur extraordinary use your skills and become a pro.. And i wanna become the best player too.... So pray for me and i hope that u acheive ur dream. I really do.. All the best and never quit ❤❤
Excellent answer. At first I was kinda pissed off because that wasn't the answer I was looking for but by the end, I realized it is just up to me and I want to thank you for putting this up.
Very welcome. I'm glad you changed your way of thinking
Same, I am 14 years old and I played soccer since I was 5, but I just never played for a club. I trained myself everyday on the street. Now I play for a club, I am a striker, I played 3 games and I scored 4 goals. It never is to late to become a good player
hey bro i watch a ton of your vids.. My question is I am 21 yrs old should i try to go D1 or pro
plz reply
+dontgiveuponthe1yardline .m try to go pro look at local teams near you if you live in USA I can help you more
Soccer skills Rex hey yes I live in the US how can you help ??!?
I'm 23 and learning from your videos how to work hard. This was so inspiring and I hope I make it someday.
Indeed you will brother.
Pulkit Sharma you'll make it bro, focus and work hard and you'll make it I believe in you
I'm 22 and I am also trying to get to pro level. We both will make it bro just don't lose hope !
extremedude1234 I have no problem .. but I guess you can't private message on UA-cam. You can mail anytime
extremedude1234 okk! You message me.
Becoming a pro footballer is the hardest thing out there. Its 90% luck 10% skill. When scouts are watching you for a trial its then what u have to deliver. You could be an extremely talented player but if you dont turn up on that one day you're not gonna make it. Also playing football is mainly about athleticism, attitude and intelligence. How fit,fast and strong are you? Are you willing to work hard on your football every day and make it your life. Will you enjoy training and making life sacrifices? Will you have the right character/temperament to perform in a game? And also do you understand the game? The truth if you wanna be a top winger and youre naturally not skilfull enough chances are youre not making it in that position but in for instance another positon like CDM you dont need to be massively skilfull. Take these things into consideration and remember anyone can dismiss the idea and think ur deluded but if you yourself genuinely believe you can make it listen to yourself but be prepared for heartbreak on the safe side.
I'm 15 and playing rep and I've been told I will never play at a high level and now I'm playing for my state and at a really good academy with great coaches all because of you I watch your videos all the time...never listen to anyone if you work hard enough you can take yourself to playing pro.
just wanna say that ur a absolute legend, ur extremely inspirational and very helpful. new subscriber
Tashmeet Hossain Hey, I’m almost at 300 subs, mind helping me out? 😅
you answered a question ive been asking myself for years man. i just randomly saw this video, god put you in my way to keep me going. im 18 will be 19 this june 23. i play for a sunday league but that does not matter. ive played football since i can remember, i believe in myself, in my skills and i know some day i will become a pro. most friends always told me i should go pro and i could make it big that is why i believe in myself. also im the only family member to ever play football which is crazy. thank you -leo
uh Rxzah dude train hard!!! I’m 20 and believe I can still put I. The hard work and still play the game I love, soccer is life my man. WORK HARD !!
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@@jaykayy4268 i didnt make it haha still play street soccer though
I started amateur football when I was 12 now i am 15i don't play very good but I train because I think I can be pro soccer player
football gp29 don't ever say you don't play very good. Don't complain just train hard and you will make it.
Then youre not being pro you not have talent just forget about being pro
@@thiagoalcantara6421 hard work beats talent
@@ssjlight2623 no it does not
SSJ Light yes it does
love the fact you're a pro and find the time and energy to make these videos what a top guy! im 24 and from the UK and played pro in youth. unfortunately for me suffered injurys that draged out and by age of 19 I had to make a decision chase the dream or go to work and pay bills to live ect... a few weeks ago I just felt "What the fuck am I actually doing I know I have the qualitys and attitude to do it so why give up? after them years my body is in a good way and I've been putting in the work and hoping to go to UK trials where they have scouts from the English football leauge 2, 1, And championship and premiership. in 4-6 months from now im hoping I'll look back at this comment and say.. dam I did it! if you've read this and are in a similar position to me don't think about it put them thoughts them ifs and maybes into action and see what you can achieve!
4 months
Hey Any updates?
hi .. actually I will come next year in Uk and i'm good player but I want as you about football in Uk if you can give me some advices ...
I am 16 years old girl. I have some talent from playing a bit in the past. want to start playing again as I realise and regret not playing it more instead of other sports e.g lacrosse. I like midield and striker
Im 14 years old girl I was training gymnastics for like 5 yrs in past, now I stopped playing tennis ( I trained it 3 yrs) and I want to start playing soccer. When I was younger I wanted to play soccer but somehow I always ended up training different sport. I played it for fun with my twin bro and friends and I really enjoyed it. Im good at goalie. Now I want to start training soccer + I'm not expecting myself to become a pro or anything like that jk... I just mustn't lose my hope!
I'm also a 16 year old girl and I've been playing for about 9 years now. I've always kind of thought that it's too late for me or that I started too late but this video changed my whole perspective. I'm going to train as much as I can and if I'm lucky and it comes, it comes. But before that I'm just going to enjoy the sport and do my best💪⚽
How did it went? Carrer status?
If ur under 25 u have a better chance of becoming pro that if ur older
true
true but vardy was 27 so everything is possible
+Rick Hendriksen bad comparison. vardy played on a semi pro team when he was 15 and dropped it and played in lower leagues. he chose to go lower.
+megacycles when did he start playing soccer
zzzzzzz zzzzzzzz he started rec when he was around 7 but quickly rose to playing rep
Basically its all about belief. I am 25 years old i signed one professional contract at 23 in Australia, i am going to Try Spain this summer to get some tryouts for semi professional and professional clubs i have been plagued with injuries to my ankles due to dangerous tackles in the lower leagues but i vow to put everything behind me and just aim to move forward and put everything on the line on last time make or break this summer i am excited and cant wait to return to preseason 🤙🏽
If you love football chase it with all your heart but stay in school and do other things not all pros retire rich enough to stop working at 36 years old have other interests all the best to everyone whos trying their best to make it
I am a girl n I'm 12 n wanna be a pro goalie for Chelsea my home city or England and I'm a good keeper n striker decent pace and good dribbling I'm doin football at school every Friday and imma try for the school team keeper or striker but I wanna get training now and be n amazing player in the future good luck to anyone like me girl or boy believe in yourself and do what you feel is best😊
jay Pee I checked it out might join later lol btw my name ain't Chloe that's just three names from a game I mixed together Chloe marsh is the start of a last name n field is the end of caufield lol 😂
Xx AmberPricefield xX you can do this !!! :D
Hope you're doing pro from that time you commented
In my country Colombia, the best kids start in the pro league when they are 15-16-18. Most of them make it to International clubs, many that are not well known. James started at 14-15. He went to Argentina, played for Banfield, won the Argentinian pro league title there. Then, he went to Porto, then Monaco, then Real Madrid.
i had started first time soccer at age 23 in 2014 and now i become a good player in a big club ...it is possible but you have to gutts for that...
Which is that club and you are from
Ok but u see im 92 yrs old do you still think i can become pro .. Jk great vid
I think you already lived yout life then. Haha
Ismael Jimenez Hey, I’m almost at 300 subs, mind helping me out? 😅
You have 92 likes 😂
I don't play on a squad or team because my school and town don't offer one. But I still practice and play every day
That's good to hear and try to play with a club team out of your town.
Same here man. I'm good but I didn't try for my club yet im tryinf out in about a month
Same, I cycle 10 kilometers for a practice with my club
Teamblubz same here I am 13 but I don't play in a club but I play good and I think its not to late because cause some of my friends think I should play for a school club or their club.
Wow.. Real MadridCR7 same here... I'm also 13 and I too not play for club but when I practice my free kicks I really get amazed by myself!!!!
I'd love to see somehighlights of you playing at your next game
The key to becoming a pro is good connections(agents) +having got what it takes.
My family don't support me but me always work for this
Thank you so much, Matt, for being straightforward and honest with us!
I want to become a pro but I'm out of shape at age 16. I've started a new workout regimen and schedule to push me forward into my Senior year of high school and I believe I can keep makin' progress for years to come. Thank you for the confidence and motivation!
I pray you all enjoy your day 🙇♂️😉
I am 25 , I had started playing when I was 13 but I gave up at 18 when I joined MBBS , and restarted everything when I was 21 I became a doctor at 23, now I have a part time job and I am practicing , I don't think I have a chance but I am going all in for it
Hank you for this my man . I am 18 and currently in the youth team for the central Texas Lobos (semi pro team in Texas) and I honestly thought that because from 15 to now basically I even so lazy and without any type of inspiration . But this video made me realize that it's up to me . Doesn't matter the time wasted it's all up to my dedication . Thanks my man keep up the good vids !
I'm 14 years old and wanting to become a professional soccer player, hopefully. I like video games but I don't spend 6 hours a day playing video games. I like soda and unhealthy snacks which I know isn't good, but I haven't really tried stopping which I do plan stopping starting tomorrow. I don't have a workout area the main/only thing I have is bench press and curling dumbbell or whatever it's called. I am dedicated to soccer I never skip/late to practice or games. I'm about 5' 7" 132 Pounds, I can run at a consistent pace and over a far distance. I only drink water while practicing. I've been playing striker position for 8 years (ever nice I started playing) i always listen to my coach and teammates. I communicate fairly good, I'm not shy, I usually will make a friend or two at a tryout knowing that I won't know anyone there. I have the personality like Messi I have the speed, my 40 yard dash is 5.97 I can easily get the ball up the field. My most goals is 8 goals in a game, averaging 1-3 goals a game, but that's not the point. What I want to know is what can I do to become better at eating healthier and beginning a new work out routine. Thanks for reading.
-Dylan
ForgottenFeather I believe you will be pro!:)
ForgottenFeather Didn't you comment the same thing on simply soccer's channel?
ForgottenFeather yeah man if you work hard you will get
14 age that's too late legends in football start at 5 or 6 age you should of started since a young age but It was your choice to start at 14 age and you can't do anything about it. I'm telling you because I'm about to turn 14 and I'm a beginner at football and I have no talent no skills no matter how hard I train I don't get better And It's because I started football being a teenager. If I would of started at a younger age Like 5 age or 6 age, now I would been playing in the best football academies, but I'm now a bench of my team and without talent to play football I can't dream about being professional. Sorry mate, you should have started at a younger age
It's best to not question the people for answers cause this is your lane, talent, your empire, journey nobody owns it you own it so its best for you to leave that to yourself because people cant tell you because its yours you need to open up for yourself and stop asking for unpleasant answers and pick up the ball and play
If your 14 it is still possible to play pro. Nothing is impossible. If someone says you can't do it, you prove them wrong. If Arsene says 14 is too late to play pro, you train your ass off, like you want it more then anything. You have to be willing to put the time and commitment into playing. I, myself am 14 and my dream is to play pro. When I heard Arsene say 14 is too late my heart sank. I have wanted to play soccer for my whole childhood. My life goal at the moment is to play in a professional soccer league and I believe that anything is possible as long as you set your mind to it.
I hope this comment can open people's eyes up that are like me. Put your mind to it and you can do anything.
I started at 10 and I'm 13 now, I want to become a pro but I'm a girl and i hate playing with girls
Some people might just be so jealous of your talents they'll try to sabotage you and not coach you properly or have biases. The system itself also matters.
This has really given me that extra little push man. Thanks, big up :)
Absolutely love this video, great motivation for the rest of the season.
I am 19 going on 20 this year can i make it.
Yes you can
i am also 19-20 like you..................
shakeel david made it??;)
Any update on ur progress?
@shakeel david you are the only person who can answer that question...i think u r 22 now?
This gave me cheers man. It’s so on point bro. I needed to hear this.
This is exactly the answer I was looking for. Thanks man!
Thank you Matt. 7 years later and i stumbled on this video and I want to tell you that I really admire you a lot. You helped me a lot during quarantine too with your videos and i appreciate you a lot for this.
Your speech really helped me and I know I can do it..
Thanks for the video
Hey man that video really helped me... You're awesome and keep on uploading this kind of stuff... Keep it on
Great great advice man. Im also gonna throw in my 2 cents here and tell you guys what my coach (who coaches ODP) told me. Personally im 21 years old nearing 22 and just came back from a year and a half layoff due to injuries, but he told me "It isn't about age but how prepared you are. I've seen guys who became pro at 27 because they worked hard and were as prepared as guys who were already pro." :)
Am 36 :-(
Its never too late just try 150% and u will get there !
Meroment Real Hey, I’m almost at 300 subs, mind helping me out? 😅
Damn watching this rn at 21 thinking of taking the college soccer path rn
Thank you so much for this video Matt really appreciate it and it's great to see your channel growing, been here since 3k!
Im a fresh 18 yearold. I want to make it big. It won't be until im 21-22 that I'll travel to the UK for studying. You all will see me on the big stage soon. Soon.
i’m 16 right now i quit playing soccer for a while like 3 years now. and i want to start. i also kinda got out of shape and i’m trying to learn the fundamentals of the game again cause i lost everything.
I’m 10 years old and I don’t go training my mom says I can go training when I’m 13 only. I don’t feel confident anymore. I think I will never be a professional but I will try!
Im 17, i have played since i was 11. I never scored any goals when i was younger. I got kicked from some clubs. People told me i cant do it. That was the best motivation i needed.
Thanks for that little push.man
Hernandez Josaphat Hey, I’m almost at 300 subs, mind helping me out? 😅
I'm in my 40s and haven't played in almost a decade since my 2nd ACL tear... so you're saying there's a chance... awesome! Thanks man!
crazy how much youre channel has grown. Ive been watching you're videos since you were at a couple hundred of views.
i guess i have watched this a million times but still dont know if i need to quit
Never quit 💥
This was exactly what I needed to hear 🙏 thank you so much 🔥🔥
i am 17 and want to become the best football player
in the world, i have to promise one thing that no one
will out work, mark my word
let se in future
I'm a muslim I need to do more things before my football career
Thank you for your videos, they have helped me so much I am a 17 year old Girl who has committed to play for a highly ranked d1 team but I just don't feel satisfied I feel like I want more that I wasn't at my full potential but you have inspired me to put all the hard work in to make it to my goals
Wonderfully explained Mashallah. Only great people can be positive-minded. Positive thinking leads to success
Thank you very much I really appreciate that you help us as athletes and teach us good work ethics
Mates, I don't care in what team I am. I just want to do what I love the most. The most beautiful thing in the world. :)
Thank you man! I’m 16 and I’ve been told that it’s too late but based on other comments and you, I’m giving it my all!
I believe you gave the perfect answer to this question. Thank you!
I needed to hear this.. I played soccer my whole life but I quit for 4 years my 6th to 9th grade year because I felt like I wasn't playing for the love of the sport anymore. I was over training and getting burnt out my dad had me doing drill after drill after drill. just to realize later in life quiting was the biggest mistake of my life. I joined the Marine Corps team when I went to Japan and regained that love I had for the sport. I was always told in high school and youth by club teams that I wasn't good enough to make it, that I didn't have the strength or size or vision to make it. Now I'm in Cali and all my boys keep telling me to try this, try that, why did you join if youre good at something... so I needed to hear this video. who knows if I practice hard enough when I go to college in the fall I can try to walk on. I'm 22 now haha hopefully I can hang.
I respect that because we need to decide for ourselves if we are ready because I'm ready to play for the premier League when I grow up like if you are ready.
Great video you answered the question greatly! Also I watch some of your shooting videos in the car to my game yesterday and I ended up scoring a goal from the technique in the video!
man you are such a motivation thanks so much and i dont even know how u dont have more subscribers holy i love this channel
I stopped playing when I turned 16 I was really good I’m 18 now and I’m about to stop smoking and pickup that soccer ball
I am starging from begining in 23, i hoop i can make somthing. But i need to train hard..
Am 14 yrs old went trialing at Oldham did my first trial got invited back for 2 week to train with the team didn’t come back but I know in my heart I’ve got lots of time and am not gonna stop I’ll keep going till I die ❤️❤️⚽️🔥
Fair enough and love your positive attitude..my 13 year old is a talented player and his dream is to play in college ..he's very smart gets straight A's..he's mature enough to say he doesn't want to be a world class player because of the odds... college soccer is in reach I believe
I'm 14 years old just a beginner and there are other girl players who start at a young age but I don't care, I will try my best.
speechless... very motivational!
thank you.
Thanks for your advice and motivasity to become a professional soccer player it's never too late if you believe in yourself as you said
thank you for this if any player can became a professional soccer i also can become
I am 15, moved from Mexico to the U.S. because of personal problems like 5 years ago, couldn't join any team because of this problems and economic problems. I personally think I am pretty good and I really want to become a pro but I just dont know how I would become one.
Thank You so much i needed this i am working so much and You always give me The Motivation vielen Dank
What matters is not how long it takes but how long we go!! Great video, very useful tips!! Thanks for sharing it!!
I'm 16 years old I from Brasil, thanks for everything, you is help me, and I'll be pro, I'm believe
this actually helped me bro mark my word Anas salhine is gonna become a professional footballer im gonna work so hard till i colapse !!!
I'm 18 years old from Bangladesh. I always wanted to become a pro and win world cup for my country but it's a matter of shame that our country's FIFA ranking is about 196. It demotivates me.
True lines ❤️❤️...... We should not listen to anybody else.. if there is confidence in your heart, that u can do ..whatever u want to.
Then yes u can do,🙂🙂
That doesn't depend upon other persons advice.. yaa taking a advice from everyone is gud, but first listen to yourself..
It's never too late my friends 🙂🙂... U can be a professional player of any game.... N for that all u need to be confident, need of practice, need of right coach,hard work , and yes....
One day.. your heart will say to uhhh... You done it dear ❤️❤️..
It's never never never too late..believe me...
I am 19 my name is Bryan Gonzalez and I believe I Can 🇲🇽
The younger age you begin training to become a Professional soccer player. The better chance you will have at fulfilling that dream. That means improving your individual skills by yourself and improving yourself as a team player. That also means working on your fitness, weight lifting, and eating the proper diet. That does not mean play Playstation for 5 hours, and go outside to train for 45 minutes. To become a professional it requires very hard dedication in all aspects of your game.
4yrs later n ur words still inspire bro ...first time watching this btw
Great way to handle a tough question!
Great video a little ramdom but can u do a video on workout routines arms, legs back, ect. and how to get started it would help so much i just couldn't find a plan online thank you.
that's the beauty in professional soccer, you can become pro whenever
Iam 15 do u think and can be a good goalkeeper?
it sucks for me because i literally was trying so hard to get the opportunity to play for at least one yr at my high school for varsity but just because the coaches didnt know me since i was just an anticipated player from the players there but they didnt know me, i was unknown to them. For that only reason i wasnt picked and cut super quickly while performing very well in passing drills, shooting drills and running drills. Afterwards we played a quick match in which i stopped the varsity striker which nobody was able to do until i came back to defend and snatched it away and i was playing forward, then proceeding to take out 3 other players with ease right in front of the coaches, creating a play very fast but just for me not being a favorite player of theirs they didnt choose me. Instead they choose a guy that hardly can control the ball even with their dominant foot. Lost motivation after that, this all happened this yr too.
Just try. I'm 23 and I believe I'm talented enough to become a pro at some level. Sometimes I get discouraged but I think to myself .. Just try.. And work hard at it .. You never know but have a back up plan as well.
I love this because I’m 16 and I’m on a very similar path to yours. I know God has a plan for me but all I know is I’ll keep working on the game that I love so much.
absolutely I think.. that could be right.. do yourself & believe what you're doing
+Ousainey Jawo I'm 14 I never been in a team, but I played soccer a lot at school, since 3rd grade.
+SUPEr DUPEr UTRa PEFECt GOd CELL + bro please do what you're doing keep working bro don't worry about others alright I wish you good luck
I have doubts to I’m 16 new school,new team gotta build a connection over again but if someone says you can’t do it and you take it and do worse they’ll keep saying it and when you quit they’ll say they were right and when they say their right then what
I’ve never played soccer before. I’m 20 years old. I’ve played basketball and Baseball and track. Im above average athletically. Do you still think I could get good at soccer?
your answer was motivating. you were gennuine and frank. loved your answer.
Also another factor is the team you are trying to get on. Do they need a player in that position?? Do you fit that team's system?? it varies from team to team.
Great video. Thanks for the extra push
Fam , that's exact what I do and the defenders get annoyed and start fouling me
Now i am 17 years of age..some people say you have a good talent and skills but sometime i regret myself because my left foot got surgery but that did not cause any matter to me the cause is i always mind that i had got a surgery that made me sad..but i want to become footballer..winger and striker is always my position..i like christiano ronaldo and ronaldinho skills ever..i am good in nutmeg
I have talent and my coach say that i become a pro but my dad gives my no motivation and now it goes bad with my Soccer carreer he says to keep dreaming and now im stopped with Soccer. MY DREAMS ARE OVER. my dream to play in a full stadium and score a goal and everyone is screaming my name but its over for my 😞😖😔😢
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