Bayer Leverkusen and Netherlands star Jeremie Frimpong has launched his own foundation, "Pathways," to support youth players who do not make it to the professional level in football. The foundation aims to assist these players in transitioning to the next stage of their lives, offering support and resources.

Why It Matters

Frimpong's foundation addresses the often overlooked issue of the mental and emotional well-being of young players who do not succeed in professional football, highlighting the need for support beyond the pitch.

By the Numbers
  • Pathways foundation supports players between the ages of 15 to 22, both male and female.
  • According to a survey by ITV News, nearly 90% of young players feel anxious or depressed after leaving their club, with 72% feeling their club had not provided enough support.
State of Play
  • Pathways foundation, founded on January 3, initially operates in Ghana, the UK, Netherlands, and Germany.
  • The foundation provides access to a network of mental health practitioners to offer support to the targeted players.
What's Next

Frimpong aims to expand the reach of the Pathways foundation and develop it into a worldwide project, providing support to youth players across the globe who do not make it to professional football.

Bottom Line

Jeremie Frimpong's Pathways foundation is a proactive response to the often-neglected emotional and mental well-being of youth football players who do not achieve professional success, providing essential support and guidance for their post-football pathways.