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Premier League Players Study for Future Roles
Premier League footballers earn diplomas to prepare for careers beyond playing.
In brief
Premier League footballers earn diplomas to prepare for careers beyond playing. Premier League players complete business courses while active to transition into leadership roles. Originally reported by BBC Sport.
PFA Business School Graduates
Premier League footballers complete business diplomas while active in their careers.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
Dewsbury-Hall, 28, completed a postgraduate diploma in global football sport directorship.
Taiwo Awoniyi
Awoniyi, 29, has a degree in business management and another diploma while playing for Coventry City.
Cesar Azpilicueta
Azpilicueta studied on the morning of the 2021 Champions League final to prepare for his role.
Awoniyi's Education Journey
Awoniyi progressed from the Imperial Soccer Academy to Liverpool after his father's strict educational approach.
Awoniyi on Football and Education
Awoniyi says footballers have time for study but it is not for everyone.
Dewsbury-Hall on Footballers' Intelligence
Dewsbury-Hall states footballers are intelligent but some lack the passion for academic pursuits.
Course Structure
The PFA course runs alongside football careers with sessions scheduled around matches.
Steve Cook's Return to Education
Cook, a former Bournemouth captain, returns to formal education after his playing career.
The takeaway
Premier League players complete business courses while active to transition into leadership roles.
