Chelsea Legend, Didier Drogba, has sent a powerful message to young Nigerian talents who wants to be like Napoli star, Victor Osimhen, and Legends like Kanu Nwankwo, and Austin Jay Jay Okocha, Soccerhuz.com reports.
Renowned football figures and experts are shedding light on a crucial aspect of aspiring players’ careers, underscoring the significance of personal performance as the true driving force behind a successful football journey.
Amidst a backdrop of players often seeking agents to facilitate their careers, these football icons are rallying to redirect the focus onto the field.
Drogba, the former Chelsea star, speaking to Soccerhuz.com delivered a powerful message to young talents aspiring to follow in the footsteps of players like Victor Osimhen, Kanu Nwankwo, and Austin Jay Jay Okocha.
He expressed, “Your best agent is not the guy you trust. The best agent you can have is yourself and your performance. This never lies.”
The former Côte d’Ivoire international continued by affirming that exceptional on-field performance attracts clubs’ attention and opportunities, rather than the other way around.
“The more you perform, the more the clubs are coming to watch you play.” he continued, “So, this is something that we should not forget, and we have to tell all the players. Those kids want to become successful. But, they have to perform first. Because now, what I see is that a lot of kids are looking for an agent to find them a club. But, that is not how it works. It is your performance that gets the attention of the clubs or a good agent. Not the opposite.”
The 45-year-old added: “And then, if you perform well, and an agent is coming to see and offer you the dream, then you have to check if he is listed in the FIFA Agent’s list that will be available from the first of October. I think this is how it should work, but we’d keep discussing more about it, and find solutions for you to impact the community the more.”
