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About Me
Name: Matt Sheldon
Age: 29
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 170 lbs
Nationality: USA
Job: Professional Soccer Player
Current Team: Charleston Battery
Current League: USL Championship (USA 2nd Tier)
Last Team: FC Tulsa
Previous Teams: Tulsa Roughnecks, Waterside Karori FC, Saint Louis FC, Orange County Blues, SG Kinzenbach
Position: RB/LB/RM
College: UC Davis (D1)

[@zacharyzemmels7391]

so true about need to perform. in my city I played for the only semi-pro academy in the area and was one the top players. Now I'm playing in Madrid, Spain after getting a scholarship and have lots more opportunities. Do what you can and trust that what you cannot control will work itself out!

[@devanshchouhan2451]

Mate can you tell me about how you become best player in your team and your journey in football like scholarship and all? Please eager to know

[@lorencoanastasov3732]

@@devanshchouhan2451 just train, one year of training will make you from bad to average, and training further more will make you even better

[@jasonnshii7473]

@@lorencoanastasov3732 Yeah at that rate you could reach academy football in 2-3 years

[@mustafabhai4878]

Hi bro can you pls help me how you go into madrid pls pls pls

[@FifaTrainer]

This is great advice. Save your money and time from travelling abroad to fight for 3 rosters spot when there is 25 available in your home country. Once you are a top 5 players out of the 25 at your local team then you can make that trip. Small steps first!

[@angelceliz9841]

is that how to start off I am now working 2 jobs to be able to save and get a visa to go abroad and go to trials... any advice and tips ??

[@makchot3263]

​@@angelceliz9841don't go abroad and perform in your country first

[@HarryBalzacc]

Unfortunately the CPL(Canadian Premier League) didn’t exist when I was growing up. Young football players didn’t have much to strive for, and the soccer infrastructure was bad.

[@mutende0665]

I’m from England so I don’t have the best idea but surely if good enough then tfc or mtl?

[@HarryBalzacc]

@@mutende0665 two teams for tens of thousands of kids? That’s just not realistic. That’s why the CPL and having lower level teams potentially giving you a chance so that at least there’s a chance for you.

[@nolxverodin9022]

@@mutende0665You can definitely join Toronto fc academy and climb up to Toronto fc 2 and maybe the top team one day its quite easy

[@toby5206]

the thumbnail is estonia mirrored but matt ur 100% my fav yt channel rn keep up the great work and congrats on drawing with tampa

[@jorgevillatoro9118]

Thanks bro. LETS GO BOYS IM A DOMESTIC PLAYER FOR SALVADOREAN SECOND DIVISION

[@desmondramey557]

Same bro

[@BarabasCsaba7]

Great job my guy! Congrats

[@gilbertmenjivar7969]

When are tryouts? I have duel citizenship in el salvador & always wanted to tryout for the 2nd division

[@fernandoesperanza3985]

@@gilbertmenjivar7969 Now bro, but you can try that out as well by reaching to coaches and getting to their trainings, sadly they don't make tryouts:(

[@saahilshaiikh]

How much do you guys get paid

[@Alz16243]

For all those who don't have these opportunities(I included) just need to believe in ourselfs and focus on our goals

[@nicholasmiguel7852]

I am Argentinian/American and I chose to come Mexico and thankfully things are great. Love your content and have been a follower for a long time.

[@nicholasmiguel7852]

It’s not easy as a foreigner but getting a professional contract here in Mexico has a lot to do with agents and understanding that you’ll have to go through a lot of teams before you land your pro contract

[@nicholasmiguel7852]

and don’t forget that work visas can be a pain if you don’t have them already. Some clubs want foreigners with work visas so it makes it easier for the club, and they also save $$$ and time because you already went through the hassle of getting one.

[@joshgil5794]

@@nicholasmiguel7852 are you currently playing in Mexico. If yes could you tell me where and how u do it

[@mdfootball9738]

Very informative. Great video

[@EAZ2111]

Oh wow, almost 2 minutes 😭 great insight as always Matt!

[@ballersite]

Spot on having a strong enough passport will definitely help you to travel to places easily. Otherwise getting a tourist visa to just even travel to another country for a trial will be even more difficult & time consuming. Surely people with weak passport (less developed countries normally) can relate

[@joekendall2619]

Good to see Perth Glory make one of your videos at 1:20. Matt would be great in the A League!

[@yakkacorsa7282]

I swear he would be able to sign for an A League club and maybe even start at one of the midtable clubs

[@jds997]

@@yakkacorsa7282 no he wouldn’t

[@edwardaddortey5715]

Good talk

[@sambomjan]

Hey matt , thanks for the video wanted to ask you how do you ask someone to be your mentor. And how to benefit from having a mentor.

[@diegovilla3879]

I think I rather put in the work first before I sign a contract I hate not having to work hard for it but I play smarter not harder on the field and it’s all about balance but thanks Matt for the info

[@ballersunited3624]

Great video mate!

[@swebaa3993]

Thanks for tje advices

[@ytwo___]

Good information

[@_Super_Hans_]

No foreign roster system in the UK. Many games in the Premier League are played without a single English player on the pitch, or manager.

[@JoshNewlinPerformance]

This must be the closest Matt has gotten to an actual 2 min video😂

[@elizabethgaytan452]

For anyone who is from central America parents you have more chances of be a professional player if you stay in a academy on the US and if you never debut in the big team go back to central America and you have more chances of getting a contract there !

[@sigben-shorts]

try asia, like the philippines. It's in its infant stage, and we have alot of foreign players playing for our first tier league, pfl (philippine football league)

[@harrybrooks7741]

100% had my problems in Australia, Sweden and now Europe now the UK had brexit which makes it even more difficult. I love playing abroad became a passion of mine to explore new places, cities and cultures!

[@mr.jm.8988]

Where in sweden did you play?

[@1on1.youtube]

What happened is Australia?

[@manuelbaut1044]

Almost got the 2 minutes Matt 😂 Great video btw

[@dinnae]

I was waiting for you to say Estonia based on the thumbnail 😂

[@jnm10]

I'm Puerto Rican living in the US I can possibly keep searching for opportunities here or go back home to thrive over there even if the league is smaller or not professional

[@rafaelkalfic6046]

Can you make a video of what is best country to go pro in EU?

[@Triclips]

Cool great vid I am only 11 though and in the west brom academy but I am injured and from New Zealand

[@elijahglew2908]

I moved from England to Scotland when I was like 4 and there is no academy’s where I live but I worked really hard and now signing a contract with Colchester academy in England so if your in that situation just keep working ull get there

[@syedhassanalishah6033]

Congratulations bro for singing a contract 🎉🎉 omg it's a dream

[@Pyro_boyz]

Please do Slovakia League

[@DcsMaster]

Im from Serbia 🇷🇸 and this country is not bad for being proffessional player so i hope i will make it

[@indroj]

srecno

[@DcsMaster]

@@indroj Hvala brate

[@anthonylong9067]

That’s a country I’ve considered trying my luck in.

[@mihajlo7219]

As a Serbian 🇷🇸 I can say that our country is very bad for football players. We have a lot of top tier players and lot of young talents but our football is not something to be proud of, very bad infrastructure and lot of corruption. Despite all this, i hope everyone including me will make it.

[@syedhassanalishah6033]

Keep working hard bro

[@lovepreet3114]

In Italy is really tought to go pro

[@okerekechukwuemeka6808]

Work hard and make yourself worth the expense of a foreign player…nobody wants to invest in something without profit so be that type of player

[@kingchika9074]

Exactly

[@luda_ace]

Try to look at billing from bournmouth

[@armandorivas3061]

Can you try out for USL or USL 2 teams? If so what’s the process? Let’s say you want to put yourself out there but don’t play for a team in a league

[@garethyoung24]

Matt showing PSL 😍

[@liamhenis8214]

this is all so true and i have a few different passports including ENGLISH, AMERICAN, ISRAELIE (great grand parents from poland)

[@kellysam7856]

what about as a nigeria where is the best country to sign pro ?

[@Me7o527]

Can you tell me how good is the Mexican 2nd division league cause my moms city team just got promoted from the 3rd division I’m from da O where Terence Crawford from and I can easily obtain a citizenship in Mexico I want to know if they are better or weaker than your league that you are playing in please help me your opinion matters to me

[@rawansuccarieh1358]

Very important question I would love someone to answer to: once I become a professional, does moving to another country to sign for higher leagues become easier? Or is it the same system?

[@mahmoodkhan1535]

No the rule will still be the same just few foreign players, but still when you become pro level footballer it'll be much more easier to get opportunities!!

[@kawazaki23]

I am 28 years old and played has striker or centre forward for 9 years and have a lot of experience I am so eager to join second division squad but they are either far away or just not in close proximity,,,,if I could play 2 division your has good to go pro because most higher clubs do look at 2 division players for first division inchallah I can play pro or play second division team in the netherlands or any were els inchallah

[@concacaf3898]

For Malta it is 9 overseas players? As an American you think that is a good idea?

[@buggin2061]

Hey Matt, im a huge fan. Ive heard in some of your vids that you used to be a striker and then made a change to full back. How did you know full back was your set position? im currently 17 and i’ve played almost every position on the field and im very confused about what position i should stick to. Please help me out.

[@hanksullins2093]

I’m not Matt but I think you should stick to whatever position you’re best at and can use your strengths in. Although one important thing is to make sure you’re also passionate about that position.

[@buggin2061]

Hank Sullins Hey man i really appreciate you replying, this definitely helped me out.

[@hanksullins2093]

@@buggin2061 no problem I glad to hear it

[@mahmoodkhan1535]

The simple answer is what you love to do on field, you like to score defend assist or what, even i dont know my position, but i really like to Assist create and dribble, that either makes me a winger or an attacking midfielder.

[@hamzasultanawan9194]

Thank you matt I live in Pakistan and you talked about players from Pakistan

[@mdfootball9738]

If anyones keen to develop their football skills I have created a channel aimed at helping individuals fulfil their goals

[@geek_aa7426]

Yeah he's right the quality of our league is really poor. By the way, I'm from Karachi, where are u from?

[@syedhassanalishah6033]

I am from Karachi where are you from?

[@hamzasultanawan9194]

@@syedhassanalishah6033 lahore

[@hamzasultanawan9194]

@@geek_aa7426 lahore

[@concacaf3898]

What about an American joining a league in Malta, Cyprus or Azerbaijan?

[@vineetdadheech4938]

Can you please tell me what screw was used in your ACL surgery? . I have tore my ACL and have to go through surgery. Please answer

[@BecomeElite]

I've never had ACL surgery

[@iverhanslien7587]

I’m Norwegian, is there anywhere except Norway where I’m not considered a foreign player?

[@GS-wo9]

Bro, the country on your thumbnail is wrong way. It's my home country haha :DD

[@ithanstoyanov9340]

If I have papers that states that I’m an official Mexican citizen( because I’m a child from a Mexican but I live in Canada) does that make me considered as a domestic player in Mexico?

[@johannesdolschner3000]

How did you get the trial in that Iceland 2nd division team?

[@BecomeElite]

My agent at the time set it up

[@eliantorres9741]

Can go pro in America without papers? And, what about permanent residents (green card)?

[@danylokondra10ko]

Hi Matt, am I a domestic player if I move to foreign country 3 years ago and get a citizenship in that country?

[@sweethome5432]

No place batter than Spain but it's difficult

[@Everything-Futball]

Question, can you get a citizenship somewhere else then play there

[@enzzz]

But if you are not considered domestic anywhere, Reverse Estonia is the best?

[@BecomeElite]

Exactly 😂

[@joshuakairo]

I'm Canadian, but I have my Finnish citizenship, I'm assuming that means im domestic in Finland but does that also make me a domestic player anywhere in Europe? I'm 21 and the WC has re-ignited my passion, I'm making as much money as I can now so that I can achieve my dream of being a professional footballer. It's farfetched but anything is possible. Been watching you for a while, great content

[@screamingbanana4391]

You can do it bro

[@ahmedytplayz5296]

Hey i was born in qatar both my parents are syrian am looking forward to join a football club am i still considered a domestic player even thomy parents are both syrian?

[@Alaadeen.]

How's it worked out for you after a year?

[@azizaye9149]

spot malaysia premier league, 2nd tier football league in the beginning.

[@footballkraze]

Well im from Pakistan and i want to go pro, well at least the good thing is i have dual nationality with US so can you suggest a good academy in the US?

[@arnetude]

Why did you put a reversed outline of Estonia as your thumbnail?

[@levatlas]

I can play in 3 countries the UK 🇬🇧, USA 🇺🇸, Canada 🇨🇦

[@trxxpr5419]

what about like england and america there isn’t a language barrier to begin with as well as this the starboard of football is better in england so let’s say i got to america and i’m better than most wouldn’t it be easier?

[@asteri8638]

If you’re that good then yea

[@syedhassanalishah6033]

I am from Pakistan I am very unlucky 🥺 But I am working hard to sign a pro contract in Europe but I promise you u mark the date now and I will become greatest player in the history of football inshallah ❤️

[@luqmaanr5965]

Better then Messi?

[@AndreSawyers]

You will get your contract but cut the best player ever crap

[@geek_aa7426]

same bruh I'm from Karachi. Which city are you from?

[@Itns1222]

Bro you can’t have that mentality.

[@syedhassanalishah6033]

@@Itns1222 football is the game of opinions bro ❤️ It's your opinion 🙂 Have a good day 👍

[@ethanshirto9272]

Matt do you consider the South African PSL a good league?

[@olympic-ass-eater]

Any league is better than none

[@syedmursalin9864]

So how alphonso davies are play for bayern munich ha he is also play for canada 🇨🇦

[@Protipsterify]

I thought you were going to name any of Southern Asia countries :)

[@anuragdubey840]

Bro without hardwork and dedication none of can achieve anything where ever you go.If you think it's easy to get professional contract in southern Asia countries then come and try it out .

[@Protipsterify]

@@anuragdubey840 As I will turn 33 next month, its already impossible for me to find a pro contract lil bro :)

[@monsieurLDN]

​@@Protipsterify if youre good enough nothing is impossible. I doubt a club would reject you for your age if you are the reincarnation of all the GOAT players

[@Protipsterify]

@@monsieurLDN Im not a FIFA ultimate team card mate :)

[@monsieurLDN]

@@Protipsterify unfortunate man. But if you were your age wouldn't matter

[@yosanbiniamjosi8055]

Hii guy um in canada can you tell me how can i get chance and i play on left wing and left back so pls answer me i will wight you

[@Malik_Raffay]

you can make it and i have made a full guide to secure your pro contract and it is for 23 dollar . it has two parts so reply if your intrested

[@manulafrappe]

If you're american yeah you should definitely stay in the US that's for sure, as a french player and any player from the major leagues in Europe they will have much more chances to sign abroad than where they from. There is countless examples of players who couldn't sign anywhere near pro in Uk, France, Germany, Spain or Italy and then they went to America, Asia or less stronger european leagues like Norway, Malta and they did sign. Look at Bolasie story for example! So yes your advice works for american and asian players but not for the european ones!

[@JoaoOliveira-rk8gv]

As a Sporting fan, Bolasie is a top person but a terrible terrible footballer.

[@manulafrappe]

@@JoaoOliveira-rk8gv lol do you play football ?

[@JoaoOliveira-rk8gv]

@@manulafrappe I once did. Also I have eyes. We went from Bolasie to Sarabia. Night and day.

[@manulafrappe]

@@JoaoOliveira-rk8gv Oh okay fair enough as a fan you can say that but as somebody who once played would you really say he's terrible? I haven't seen him play in sporting, I know him from Crystal Palace and to me he was on par with the best wingers in the premier league! My point was that he said it himself that to get pro he had to go abroad and then come back to England. Making it as a domestic player was much harder!

[@JoaoOliveira-rk8gv]

@@manulafrappe yeah as I said he is a great person. He was always respectful and tried his hardest. However we in Portugal have a saying for the type of footballer Bolasie is: "brinca na areia" which translates to "play in the sand". A technically excellent player that has 0 end product. Most of brazilian wingers are this type of players and they only work at top level if they are the best on what they do like Neymar. He couldn't cross for shit, lost too many balls, couldn't pass and had 0 defensive rate. It is enough for teams like Crystal Palace that play on the counter but doesn't work if you are trying to win championships. Similarly Raphinha didn't work for us but is a star in the Premier for a lesser team.

[@lisjancool5819]

Question: would I be a domestic player in a country where both of my parents are from? For example, I was born in the US but both of my parents were born and are from Kosova.

[@lisjancool5819]

And say I were to try out for a team in Kosova, would I be a foreign player still as I have an American passport.

[@Kaiiizy]

I'm from Africa lol. I'm fkd.. but ima keep going 💪

[@Toluwani-gu8op]

OK I’m confused because I live in the US for a while but I’m a US citizen, so am I in the domestic player😅😢😊

[@nicolaschramega]

What leagues would I be considered a domestic player in if I have Polish and Canadian citizenship?

[@superseven4177]

MLS, the Polish leagues. You can also join many other leagues in Europe as the do non-EU register like Serie A in Italy or La Liga.

[@nicolaschramega]

@@superseven4177 ok thx

[@lilbryndza]

So you’re saying I have two options? Because I was born in England but I am Slovakian because my parents are from there

[@ahmedytplayz5296]

Hey i was born in qatar both my parents are syrian am looking forward to join a football club am i still considered a domestic player even thomy parents are both syrian?

[@lens3894]

Wait, are you gerard piqué? 👀

[@chiefmutes8481]

I've missed two minutes tuesdays..

[@Sufiyansodiq]

I’m 19 from Nigeria 🇳🇬 I really need help to pursue my career as a footballer

[@smdg.]

Hey matt, im 16 from Italy. I might join a 5th div academy this next season: where do you think I might end up as an adult?

[@abner_horn]

It's all up to how well you'll perform

[@fewik8567]

Nobody can predict your future, just work hard, and on the right things

[@smdg.]

@@abner_horn that’s true but I meant like constantly having the same level of performance

[@smdg.]

@@fewik8567 thanks bro

[@Ruben-dl3jd]

Ti dico solo una cosa non smettere mai di sognare. Perche se le cose le puoi sognare, le puoi anche vivere. In bocca al lupo.

[@gavinracer07]

if im born in america but im also european like ethnicity or whatever, it’s english, Belgian, polish and Columbian does that mean I could go to that country and be a domestic player even tho I live in the US or I would still be a foreign player?

[@yungaj6166]

u need to actually have a passport for those countries not have your great grandparents be from there lol

[@goatsticks4719]

As a German it would still be easier to sign in a foreign country

[@tyan_ldn]

Like which one?

[@kociatothekitten4079]

as Pole i want go to worst club in poland

[@aschannel4371]

I have a doubt I am Indian and my age is 14 born in 2008 Dec 1 my wish is to be a best foreign player but my doubt is that till 2023 I did not see any Indian players in Europe league till today

[@francisnwabueze1920]

It's so hard in the U.S

[@olympic-ass-eater]

Can you explain?

[@concacaf3898]

@@olympic-ass-eater only 1% make it

[@francisnwabueze1920]

@@olympic-ass-eater its hard to go pro in the US

[@Nick-tp1jr]

Am I eligible for a citizenship in another country if my parents were born there ?

[@anthonylong9067]

Yeah. You should be able to apply for dual citizenship.

[@Pelonne]

@@anthonylong9067 depends on the country. There are countries that do not accept dual citizenship

[@jordiangani5753]

With england having brexit in 2020, would we be consider as non eu players in Europe now?

[@jordiangani5753]

@Game Time - Gameplay, Tips & Reviews That is exactly why I am confused

[@-edvins.388]

English players are considered european, like Norway and Switzerland which are also not in the EU for example. Although it will be tougher traveling, getting a permit / visa etc. since you are outside the EU

[@jordiangani5753]

@@-edvins.388 Ok thank you

[@JaloEdits]

Where do the players live? Suppose a player from india gets a contract from a foreign club. So how will he move there and live there ?

[@Malik_Raffay]

you can make it and i have made a full guide to secure your pro contract and it is for 23 dollar . it has two parts so reply if your intrested

[@francisnwabueze1920]

Not in Nigeria 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@sonny22]

Am in Europe and this is exactly the video I needed

[@nizargamertecx11]

Is being an immigrant in canada means that your a domestic player for it?

[@sheikhkuleyni2812]

Im luckey i can Play in Europe and in middle east

[@ravivarmamurugan1105]

Malaysia besttt

[@anythingokey5940]

I got a question Can a 5'3 player play professionaly ?

[@galaxypt4152]

If he isn't a goalkeeper of course

[@mr._unchained]

@@galaxypt4152 even if you or the person is a keeper, it doesn’t bloody matter, if he’s good

[@anythingokey5940]

@@galaxypt4152 i'm about to hit 20 and still 5'3/5'4 Not bragging but i do think i play pretty well, i'm skillfull and i play on the wing But sometimes i felt like the coach doesn't trust me to be able to break the defense line because i'm small I'm like 5'3-5'4 with 50 kg of weight I don't know if i need to get more weight but i don't wanna be big because i'm short So i quite struggling , i can manage playing against big defender but i wonder how it will be like in pro level where defender are much bigger stronger and tectical Do i literally need to be built muscle because i don't wanna 😂i know 50 kg is too low but can i manage in pro level with 55-60 kg ?

[@fredvasquez4201]

Just Google diego buonanotte

[@francois8770]

@@anythingokey5940 Hello i play pro and I'm 170cm. I recommend you to go the gym and work hard. I know that coaches judge by the height, I have feel same things as you. You have to show that you are strong even if you are short 💪🏽💪🏽

[@Hehe-mo9pp]

I was born in US but I don’t live there at the moment so Am i domestic player

[@roguehare263]

Can i make it in South Africa

[@Malik_Raffay]

you can make it and i have made a full guide to secure your pro contract and it is for 23 dollar . it has two parts so reply if your intrested

[@bogdantolstenko6983]

My country is a war zone😕

[@17comps46]

How do you get an agent without being a pro

[@No-my]

get scout if you on academy...

[@Daniel.Emmanuel10]

I play in Poland 🇵🇱

[@Daniel.Emmanuel10]

with a Uk passport

[@imsarim7]

Pakistan mentioned ❤🎉

[@priegojorge]

Where’s liga MX? Huh 🤔

[@yvngnova8949]

Well I’m African so… France and England

[@haneefamusat]

Canada is the best country to go pro in.

[@neoswann2143]

🇬🇩

[@Mbappe878]

When you said German citizenship, you popped up lots of european leagues on the screen. Does anyone know if that means that in Europe no matter where you are you're considered as a domestic player?

[@japvsj5131]

No. You mus be EU citizen. So EUcitizens have the right to work wherever they want within the EU. So most of western continental european countries

[@jordiangani5753]

I assume as long as your country in europe is part of the EU, you are considered a domestic player within any of the EU countries.

[@-edvins.388]

@@jordiangani5753 no in some countries there are rules for homegrown players which only certain nationality/academy players can fulfill, but as in work permit wise it shouldn’t be any problemas