What you should know
Players take their future into their own hands
It can be challenging to combine education, development or work experience with a professional playing career but with determination, organisation and support, it can be done.
It is likely to boost your playing performance
Research by Professor David Lavallee at Abertay University, Scotland shows that players involved in post-sports planning are more likely to be selected for matches and enjoy a longer career.
FIFPRO is here to help
Our affiliated players associations provide support to help players prepare for a post-playing career.

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Mind the Gap Report 3 - Enhancement of competencies of professional players
Some 67 percent of professional footballers are not sure what they will do when they stop playing, according to a FIFPRO survey.

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“The personal development stories of Giorgio Chiellini and many other players in the ‘Mind the Gap’ campaign are an inspiration to players around the world.”
— by Deputy Secretary General FIFPRO Simon Colosimo
