If playing Soccer is your passion, then undoubtedly you must have thought about becoming a professional one. Such a passion, of course, begs the question: how much do professional soccer players make? The answer to this question is not specific. It solely depends on various factors. Before anything else, it is your ‘ability’ above all that determines what paycheck you will receive. Besides the abilities, your gender as well the country that you come from also plays a vital role in deciding your paycheck. To give a rough estimate, soccer players can be paid anywhere less than $24,000 or as high as $53 million and anywhere in between. But, the chances of a player receiving such an amount of paycheck are not even 50-50. So, it would be sensible enough for you to be mentally prepared to receive a lower paycheck than what you expect, especially when you are at beginners or intermediate level.
According to a survey, female players earn far less than what the male players earn after a match. Due to such gender discrimination, several players take a step back and opt out of this career. Therefore, it is suggested that, for you to be satisfied with the paycheck, you will first have to prove and establish yourself in this multi-billion-pound industry. Every person has that one person who they consider as their inspiration/idol. It’s because of them you feel motivated to work towards your goal. Talking about inspiration, who hasn’t been a fan of the living legends- Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, who are known as the greatest of all times. Let’s have a look at the salary/winnings that these personalities receive.
- Lionel Messi ($130M)
- Cristiano Ronaldo ($120M)
- Neymar ($95M)
The sports market in the United States of America is doing pretty well when it comes to Soccer. ‘Soccer’ is the other word for ‘Football’ which is famously used in the USA. One can contribute to a sports market either by becoming a sports player, becoming a coach, or watching matches on T.V. This boosts the market of the sports industry and reveals a person in getting to know about sports much. Unfortunately, 70% of the world’s population opts for either some corporate jobs, medical, teaching, engineering, etc., even after their passion bein sports, only due to the lack of service, sufficient salary, etc. This restricts the number of populations in the sports industry, which eventually tampers the growth of sports and its importance.
Let’s take the example of Lionel Messi here. In the latest, Lionel Messi pays his debt to Argentina by finally earning the Copa America title that he has been waiting for since his four times consecutive failures in the finals, which had even made him decide to retire from the national team. But alas, he did it even after his multiple failures.
A player to sustain their interest in the game after a continuous patch of failures and trials is arduous. However, you cannot give up at any cost once you are determined enough to accept Soccer as your career. The guardian angels during the whole process, your coach, plays a very crucial role in shaping and molding your career in Soccer. Focusing on getting practicing under a well-trained coach, a lot of practice, getting comfortable with the ball, abiding by the ground rules, and ethics are the keys to your success.
What are the eligibility criteria to become a Soccer player in the USA?
To become a professional soccer player in the USA and to be invited to the MLS Superdraft, the following requirements shall be met: (at least one of them)
- Play in the MLS combine.
- Play as a Generation Adidas signed player.
- Be nominated by an MLS team.
How much can I expect to earn if I am playing soccer at the national level?
The gap between the salary of men and women’s soccer matches differs a lot. They are expected to range from $25,000 to $3,00,000 per player of the team. Also, the average appears to be somewhere around $60.000 per player, with many even earning above and beyond that.
What is the difference between NFL and AFL?
- NFL: National Football League. It is known as outdoor American Football and is the highest professional level of American Football in the world.
- AFL: American Football League. It is known as indoor American Football.
At what age shall I join a football academy?
Every situation is different. You might want to join an academy at the age of 12, whereas your friend might want to join an academy at 15. If you are determined enough to join Soccer and have the potential, you may at least start practicing at any age or join an academy by the suggested age, 13.
List of Soccer academies in the United States?
Few of the five-rated certified academies that you may want to join:
- Liverpool Football Academy
- United Soccer Academy
- Grove Soccer Academy
- UC Elite Soccer Academy the USA
- Colo Colo Soccer Academy the USA
- USA Stars Soccer Academy
