Pathway to Professional Football | Alan Deriard Insights
How to Become a Professional Footballer in 2026...
Most aspiring footballers think the path to becoming professional is simple: get good, get noticed, get signed. In this guide, football agent Alan Deriard breaks down the real pathway to...
How to Become a Professional Footballer in 2026...
Most aspiring footballers think the path to becoming professional is simple: get good, get noticed, get signed. In this guide, football agent Alan Deriard breaks down the real pathway to...
Quitting Football at 20? Read This First
Most football players hit a breaking point around 19 or 20. Not because they lack talent, but because uncertainty, pressure, and comparison start taking over. Before you quit football, read...
Quitting Football at 20? Read This First
Most football players hit a breaking point around 19 or 20. Not because they lack talent, but because uncertainty, pressure, and comparison start taking over. Before you quit football, read...
The Real Cost of Sending Your Child Overseas: A...
Most families underestimate what overseas football really costs. From agency fees to flights, accommodation, relocation, and hidden expenses, here’s what parents need to know before chasing the dream.
The Real Cost of Sending Your Child Overseas: A...
Most families underestimate what overseas football really costs. From agency fees to flights, accommodation, relocation, and hidden expenses, here’s what parents need to know before chasing the dream.
The Fastest Way to Kill Your Kid’s Football Car...
Most families believe getting a football scholarship is the end goal. In reality, it’s where the real challenges begin. Here’s what actually happens after a player signs, and why many...
The Fastest Way to Kill Your Kid’s Football Car...
Most families believe getting a football scholarship is the end goal. In reality, it’s where the real challenges begin. Here’s what actually happens after a player signs, and why many...
The 3 Pathways to European Football: Academy vs...
Most players don’t fail because they lack talent—they fail because they choose the wrong pathway. Here’s the difference between academy, agency, and self-managed routes, and how to pick the right...
The 3 Pathways to European Football: Academy vs...
Most players don’t fail because they lack talent—they fail because they choose the wrong pathway. Here’s the difference between academy, agency, and self-managed routes, and how to pick the right...
I've Watched 1,000 Football Trials. This is Wha...
Talent doesn’t get you signed. After evaluating over 1,000 players, the difference is clear: the top 1% behave differently, adapt faster, and handle pressure better than everyone else. This is...
I've Watched 1,000 Football Trials. This is Wha...
Talent doesn’t get you signed. After evaluating over 1,000 players, the difference is clear: the top 1% behave differently, adapt faster, and handle pressure better than everyone else. This is...