Top 7 Steps to Become a Better Soccer Player

When you ask most professional soccer players how they become soccer players, they will tell you that they sacrificed. They sacrificed hanging out with their friends when they were younger, they sacrificed living a normal teenager's life because they were too busy playing and learning the game of soccer.

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These players have the money and fame now, and they do something they love, but it didn't come easy. There are seven consistent things that professional soccer players did that helped them to get better and be where they are today:

1.  A Desire to Improve

By realizing that you're not the best and that you constantly need to improve to keep on top of your game you've already taken a huge step.

2. Practice,Practice,Practice

Ask the likes of David  Beckham, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo where they spend most of their time and they'll tell you 'the soccer field'. The players who put in the extra hours before or after training will see the difference.

3. Recognize your weak points

Is there something about your game that you see as weak? Could you work on something to help improve your overall game? Let's say for example that you are mostly right footed well so are the majority of soccer players.

 If you put in the time and work on your left foot and are able to get it as effective as your stronger foot, then you will stand out and be a greater asset to your team and your coach.

4. Practice different positions

One of the things they look at in the professional European leagues when signing players is how versatile are they? How many positions can they play in? If you're a right-midfielder, could you play right full-back and do a job for your team when called upon?

5. Be a team player 

You can't win soccer games on your own. Sure, you might have the individual flair that makes you a good player, but do you recognize when to distribute the ball to a player in a better position? Do you cover for your full-backs if they venture forward? Do you drop back and help defend when needed? These are all important things to consider when playing soccer.

6. Listen to your Coach

To become a better soccer player you must listen to your coach and act upon their instruction. Many club coaches are nationally licensed and have had to to through testing certifications to attain their current license. If you have a question don't be afraid to ask. Soccer is played with our brain as well as our feet, so the more understanding you have, the better.

7.Have fun

Soccer should be fun. As you grow older the game of soccer will become more challenging, and you will face stronger opponents, but it should always be fun to play.

Now that you know these seven steps, it's time to put them into practice.