Ligue 1 boasts the highest percentage of homegrown under-23s, just ahead of the Premier League and La Liga.
Category Archives: My Research
My Research: The ‘Unconventional’ Route
The competition is fierce. Sometimes a player may not yet be ready to handle the pressure or simply does not fit well enough into the environment he has found himself in. He may, though, flourish elsewhere. Other times, he decides for a move to another top club, domestic academy.
My Research: The ‘Amateur’ Route
It was that both key touches, Bowen’s cross and Antonio’s finish, were provided by players who began their seniors careers below the four professional tiers of English football.
My Research: The ‘International’ Route
For others, a move abroad is either an opportunity to continue their development in a more professional set-up or even the only chance of making a career in the game.
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