Sports Players
8AI USED FOR8%moving to53%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSC
STARTING PAY£20,000 - £30,000
PHYSICAL MOATThe work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it.
CAREERMASH (EN)FROM SPORT AND EXERCISE SCIENCE →
Sports Players
Sports players compete at football, rugby, tennis, netball or dozens of other sports - at school, club or professional level. They train hard, work with their team and play in front of crowds.
This job holds up well against AI
AI cannot yet do much of what this job actually involves, and the work is hands-on, in the real world. Software alone can't do it. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior PlayerJunior players often start in youth academies or local clubs, focusing on skill development and gaining competitive experience.£20,000 - £30,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEProfessional PlayerMid-level players typically have established themselves in a professional setting, contributing significantly to their teams and often participating in national competitions.£30,000 - £50,000
3PEAK CAREERElite PlayerElite players are at the top of their game, often representing their country and securing lucrative sponsorship deals.£60,000+
There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely. Some employers will take you on here with no formal qualifications at all, if you can show you can do the work.