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? asked in SportsFootballEnglish Football · 3 weeks ago

Is it too late to be a professional footballer at 19?

I'm 19 years old have and had a  massive love for the beautiful game. I was in an academy until the age of 9/10 but didn't like football then was just made to by parents but loved football as a teenager and won some cups but school level and think of myself as a good football player. I haven't been in an academy of football association since 9, was intimidated if I would disappoint or just social anxiety of joining one as a teen but would love to join one. Is it too late at 19 to make it or at least join a football association whether its low level? I am inspired by Jamie Vardy but knowing how many players get dropped blights things. My question is can I if I want to have a chance of becoming a pro too late and how, is it still possible?

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  • 3 weeks ago
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    Plenty of time; some PL players were discovered in lower league clubs. You can ask for a trial at any local club. Nothing comes easy; you will have to be determined/work hard to improve.

  • Anonymous
    3 weeks ago

    No, you have at least 3 years before you give up hopes of professional. 

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  • 3 weeks ago

    It's too late now b*tch

    You never gonna get rich

    You ain't no Shady

    You ain't got a lady

    I live on caviar

    You live on gravy

    Shady ain't like you

    Shady ain't lazy

    Shady be getting p*say all night til six

    This Andre fool gotta pay a b*tch to suck his d*ck

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