There is no doubt that the dream of every child who has played football is to be able to do this, to walk out onto a packed stadium, hear the sound of the cheering people, and feel like they've made it.

But the reality, which is not often shown in the videos, is the hard work that lies between the dream and the reality.

Becoming a professional footballer isn't a matter of being naturally gifted; it's about the things you do daily when no one is watching.

1. The Hidden Routine Behind Every Star

If you watch any top player Messi, Mbappé, or Ronaldo—you would say that you see magic on the field. But what people don't realize is their inflexible routine.

They all wake up every day with their plan.

Every drill has a specific purpose.

Every training session is about a bigger goal.

Even when they don't feel like it, they still go for training. They also ensure that they are fully recovered through stretching and getting ready for the next day's work. What makes them different from others is not motivation but consistency, which they have.

If you happen to talk to a pro and ask what their secret is, they will give you the same answer: discipline is better than talent every time.

2. Mindset: The Toughest Skill to Master

You can be the best in the world at footwork, but if your mind isn't strong, you'll break before you get there.

The best players do not take it to heart when their shots misses or they lose a match. What they do is reflect on it, pick it up, and come back even stronger. They see every mistake as feedback, not failure.

They are not after perfection; they are after progress.

If that is the case, that you are serious about becoming a pro, then start building a mindset that affirms, "Maybe I am not the best yet... but I was better than yesterday."

3. Start Small, But Stay Consistent

Indeed, the road to professional football is not a matter of a single day. It is paved with small, deliberate steps—one session at a time.

Get started with the drills that are well-organized. Make a plan for each week. 

Practice the basics well before you attempt to do fancy skills.

After all, every professional footballer—no matter how big—was once at the point where today's drills were just their ordinary routine. So what is the difference?

They monitored their development, took lessons from it, and didn't stop.

4. How Flickit Helps You Train Like a Pro

That is precisely the reason why Flickit was created.

The Flickit App is the perfect tool that turns your routine training into visible progress. It keeps records for all the drills, from toe taps to finishing drills, that you do—tracked, analyzed, and improved over time.

Similar to what the pros do, you will recognize your strengths, weaknesses, and progress.

Gone are the days when one would have to make blind guesses about improvement.

Presently, one only needs to know that this is the case.

Your Journey to Pro Starts Now

It's important to remember that every professional was once an amateur. Therefore, the real question is not whether you can become a pro but rather when you will start acting like one.

Train with intention.

Track your progress.

Build your mindset.

The road that leads you to your next training session with Flickit is the first step of your pro journey. Let's get started.