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The Business of Football

The Business of Football

By: David Chimbaza
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 The Business of Football is your gateway to the dynamic world of football business. Hosted by David Chimbaza, Founder & CEO, this podcast provides in-depth insights into creating, monetizing, and scaling ventures within the football industry. Join David as he engages with top industry leaders, CEOs, and directors, sharing their experiences, strategies, and expert advice on navigating the unique challenges and opportunities in football business. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned professional, this podcast offers valuable guidance on building success in the football industry.2025 dchimbaza Economics Football (Soccer) Leadership Management & Leadership
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  • Bridging the Gap With Anadi Taylor: Creating Pathways for Young Players to Premier League Academies

    Bridging the Gap With Anadi Taylor: Creating Pathways for Young Players to Premier League Academies
    Jun 24 2025
    In this episode, David welcomes back Anadi Taylor for a second conversation, diving into the exciting developments surrounding the Soccer Skills Challenge, a program designed to benchmark and improve the skills of young football players. Anadi shares insights on how the initiative was born from the need to evaluate younger players, particularly those outside of professional academies, and how it has evolved to include collaboration with Premier League Academy scouts and coaches. KEY TAKEAWAYS Soccer Skills Challenge Development: A new benchmarking system called the Soccer Skills Challenge has been developed to evaluate and improve the skills of younger football players. Focus on Fun and Development: The initiative emphasises the importance of keeping football enjoyable for young players while also allowing them to understand their strengths and areas for improvement. Data-Driven Insights: The Soccer Skills Challenge utilises data collected from Premier League Academy players to create benchmarks for various skills, enabling players to see where they stand and what they need to work on to progress. Parental Involvement: Parents play a crucial role in their children's football journey, and the program aims to engage them by providing certificates and reports that highlight their child's skill development, fostering a supportive environment. Holistic Approach to Training: Overtraining is identified as a significant issue in player development. Young athletes need to maintain a balanced life outside of football. BEST MOMENTS "What we recognized is that there's actually nobody giving the ability to benchmark younger players." "We do try and keep it fun... If you want to progress, this is a way that you can do it." "If you're in that academy environment, you know how well you fare against all the other people in that academy." "Practice makes permanent. If you're practicing the wrong thing, it's not making your game necessarily perfect." "I think it's really, really important for players... to have a life outside of simply training." Anadi’s Links https://uk.linkedin.com/in/anaditaylor https://uk.linkedin.com/company/isportsanalysis?trk=public_profile_topcard-current-company https://www.isportsanalysis.com/ OUR SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebusinessoffootballpodcast/ Tik Tok : https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoffootball HOST BIO Right out of the block, David Chimbaza took his International Football Business degree to do exactly what it says on the tin: Launch his own International Football Business, DTCMEDIAUK. His company works with professional leaders & business owners in the football industry to create, monetize & scale their brands for their business & professional gains. Having created and managed multiple of his own sports social media accounts from the age of 15, many of which have scaled thousands of pounds & millions of views across 3 different platforms, David has constantly found ways to bring new and engaging entertainment to his audience. Now documenting his story of managing his Global business, his experiences in Stewarding, digital management & many more, David will bring you a fresh insight into how anyone can conquer the industry. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • The Business of Football Podcast Review: Best Interviews So Far!

    The Business of Football Podcast Review: Best Interviews So Far!
    Jun 18 2025
    In this episode we look back at some of the best convrsations of The Business of Football Podcast so far, with snippets from interviews host David Chimbaza had with International Football Presenter Adriano Del Monte & Founder of Footy Addicts Konstantinos Gkortsilas. KEY TAKEAWAYS Community Focus: Footy Addicts was founded to address the need for social football games, particularly for individuals who lack a social network. Focus on Authenticity: Being true to oneself is essential for effective presenting. Authenticity resonates with audiences and helps build genuine connections, whether on camera or in person. HOST BIO Right out of the block, David Chimbaza took his International Football Business degree to do exactly what it says on the tin: Launch his own International Football Business, DTCMEDIAUK. His company works with professional leaders & business owners in the football industry to create, monetize & scale their brands for their business & professional gains. Interviewing leaders in football from around the globe & speaking & hosting in the sports industry nationally, our host is here to bring you the best football episodes every week
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    18 mins
  • Breaking Into The Football Industry: Strategies for Success in a Competitive Market

    Breaking Into The Football Industry: Strategies for Success in a Competitive Market
    Jun 10 2025
    In this episode of the Business of Football podcast, David delves into the intricate economics of the global football industry, highlighting the challenges and opportunities present in various markets. Focusing primarily on Europe and the Middle East, particularly Saudi Arabia, David also covers the saturation of the European market, where a high number of sports management graduates compete for limited roles, and contrasts it with the burgeoning growth in Saudi Arabia, where significant investments are being made to develop the sports sector. KEY TAKEAWAYS Saturation in the European Market: The European football industry is highly saturated, with around 50,000 sports management graduates each year, but only 5-10% securing relevant roles. Opportunities in Emerging Markets: Countries like Saudi Arabia are experiencing significant growth in their sports sectors, with projections indicating a rise from $7.2 billion in 2023 to $22.4 billion by 2030. Youth and Women's Football Development: There is a growing emphasis on youth development and women's football in emerging markets. For instance, Saudi Arabia is investing in women's football, which has seen a substantial increase in registered players and teams. Challenges in Innovation: In Europe, there is resistance to change and innovation within established football systems, making it difficult for new ideas to gain traction. Importance of Research and Strategy: Before entering a new market, it's crucial to conduct thorough research on business potential, existing infrastructures, and successful models in other regions. BEST MOMENTS "Europe has about 50,000 sports management football-related graduates each year, but only five to 10% land relevant roles in clubs or agencies. It's brutal." "The number of coaches at the moment that are across the globe is astronomical compared to any other niche industry; coaching is probably the hardest one because everyone wants to be a coach." "Saudi Arabia is trying to future-proof itself from the oil market by looking into sports, for example. Some people will call it sports washing; I think it's just smart in general." "50% of Saudis now exercise weekly from up to 13% in 2015. More people want to get into football, more people want to be interested." "If you can find successful models in your own niche, whatever it is, whether it's in coaching, data analysis, business, investment, you know, owning football clubs." OUR SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebusinessoffootballpodcast/ Tik Tok : https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoffootball HOST BIO Right out of the block, David Chimbaza took his International Football Business degree to do exactly what it says on the tin: Launch his own International Football Business, DTCMEDIAUK. His company works with professional leaders & business owners in the football industry to create, monetize & scale their brands for their business & professional gains. Having created and managed multiple of his own sports social media accounts from the age of 15, many of which have scaled thousands of pounds & millions of views across 3 different platforms, David has constantly found ways to bring new and engaging entertainment to his audience. Now documenting his story of managing his Global business, his experiences in Stewarding, digital management & many more, David will bring you a fresh insight into how anyone can conquer the industry. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/
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    18 mins

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