Welcome to the 13th edition of The Players Week, your ultimate digital source for the latest and most impactful stories in the world of football players.
This week we explore:
- Youth Football: The Mind of Champions Why piling on pressure doesn’t guarantee performance—and how the right environment shapes young players better.
- Professional Football: Genes and Performance From ACTN3 to ACE, we explore how genetics influence sprinting, injury risk, and the future of personalised training in football.
- After Career: From the Pitch to the Boardroom – Part I A growing number of players are becoming business angels. Learn what this means and how to succeed after the final whistle.