The Trend of Footballers Shifting from Field to Boardroom

The Phenomenon of Footballers' Career Shift Luka Modric has recently become a minority stakeholder in Championship side Swansea City. Cristiano Ronaldo has expressed a desire to be a club owner rather than a manager. Other players like Kylian Mbappe, Sadio Mane, and Juan Mata are also investing in clubs before retirement.

Reasons and Challenges Football finance expert Kieran Maguire says footballers avoid coach/management roles due to stress and personality mismatch. The majority of clubs don't make enough profit for owners and investors. Pursuing club ownership comes with risks, as seen with Mbappe's team facing relegation.

Learning and Growth Players like Ajax's Jordan Henderson are taking courses in football business management. The PFA's business school assists in this transition.

However, not all endeavors are successful, with examples like Eden Hazard's club facing setbacks.