Can I still become a pro footballer at 14?

If you are equipped with the skills that football scouts are looking for, you have every chance of being picked up by a professional team, even at 14.

How late is too late for pro soccer?

There’re multiple factors that affect one’s ability to become a pro player. However, considering that soccer is a sport that requires one to develop through different stages, it’s, generally, too late to become a professional player when you’re past 23 years old.

When is it too late to become a professional football player?

Keep your expectations realistic. Optimistic answer : It’s never too late! There’s different leagues for different age groups, each professional. Also, there’s no age limit as such for a football player, just gotta be 16 to sign a pro contract. Realistic one: Ideally you start off at 12 (earlier the better).

How old do you have to be to become a football player?

If you have not started trying hard to become a football player by then you will most likely never be a pro. Sad, but it’s the truth. You can apply and join academies later in life (up to the age of about 25–30), but then you need to already be good.

Can you play in the lower leagues without a football academy?

If you are not in an academy by then and playing very well, you need to be one of those “once in a million” late bloomers. There is a possibility of playing in lower leagues, but they are either not professional or pay wages equivalent to the dole.

What is the best age to become a professional baseball player?

There are more gifted types in the lower leagues as well. Also, there are kids at the age of six who have been marked for consideration, etc. Really, the 13 year old mark is a sweet spot. If you are not in an academy by then and playing very well, you need to be one of those “once in a million” late bloomers.