A footballer's career demands so much from them as they are required to focus solely on the sport without any destruction.
In order to focus on the craft many, employ agents, representatives and intermediaries who take care of the interests of a player or multiple players.
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This ranges from contract negotiations, securing endorsement and sponsorship deals to organising media appearances the agent is responsible.
The agents are also responsible for providing journalists access to players for interviews.
Footballers' social media accounts are also run by the agents who also manage the player's public relations.
Some agents go to the extent of helping players solve some of their personal issues besides helping venture into business.
There are a few agents who work alone with a majority working as part of larger agencies which manage hundreds of footballers.
Family members can also act as agents for the players as they monitor their careers from preliminary stages.
In matters of payment, agents are paid in commission by the athletes they represent, others are on salaries and a majority benefit from clauses inserted into contracts.
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