What Are the REAL Odds of “Making It” in Football? Chris Platts Breaks it Down

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Could you develop your child into a footballer if you followed the 'perfect' formula? Sean Conlon, the founder of We Make Footballers and a Scout with Chelsea believes some people can. Follow our journey to discovering what it really takes to become a footballer. How much is down to luck, genetics or being born into a football family.

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What Are the REAL Odds of “Making It” in Football? Chris Platts Breaks it Down

Project Footballer

2 hours 15 minutes 59 seconds

9 months ago

What Are the REAL Odds of “Making It” in Football? Chris Platts Breaks it Down

In this episode, we sit down with Chris Platts, a career coach and leading researcher in football career trajectories. Chris holds a PhD focused on the lives of over 300 young footballers and has led one of the largest independent studies into player career pathways.

We dive deep into the real data behind football development, uncovering what it truly takes to “make it” in the game—and how parents can better support their children through the realities of academy football.

💡 In this episode, you'll learn:
• How to navigate the academy system
• Why it’s so important to redefine what “making it” actually means
• How to help your child build resilience and plan for life beyond football

This one is packed with powerful, practical advice for anyone supporting a young player.

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