Asian soccer star, London - Lots of kids have a dream of playing professional football, or soccer, as our American cousins call it. But how many really have what it takes to go all the way and fulfil their dream of becoming an Asian soccer star, playing in one of the professional football leagues?
As far as talent goes, there is no doubt that the British Asian community harbours a wealth of footballing talent. The challenge is in overcoming and navigating around all the obstacles that are put in the way of talented young Asian soccer stars.
Feedback from academy coaches is that when faced with a limited number of places, the safe bet is to recruit non-Asian players; unless of course you have a Ronaldo or Rooney in the making.
Why is this approach a safe bet? [Read more...]
