In this inspiring episode of the Gooms Podcast, we sit down with Toby, a young aspiring footballer who spent an entire decade at Premier League club Brighton before being released at the age of 20. Toby shares his emotional journey transitioning from the professional football world to non-league, opening up about the struggles and challenges he faced along the way.
But Toby's story doesn’t end there. He found light at the end of the tunnel, reinventing himself by combining his love for football with social media. Through consistent content creation, Toby has grown his Instagram following to an impressive 140,000 followers, landing brand deals that now pay him more than his entire football career combined.
In this episode, Toby gives us a rare insight into life at both professional and non-league levels of football. We discuss the financial realities of the game, how he overcame adversity, and the lessons he learned from navigating such a turbulent time in his life. This is a must-watch for football fans, aspiring athletes, and anyone who’s faced challenges in pursuing their dreams.
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