How Anas (GrassrootsAB3O) turned Sunday League Football into a Career

What happens when the football you play for fun becomes the thing that pays your bills?

In this episode of Life Through Ball, I sit down with football content creator AB30 (Anas), who has turned playing Sunday League football into a full-time career through content creation.

We explore how a hobby became a job, what that transition has been like, and the challenges that come with relying on the game you love for your livelihood.

But this conversation goes far beyond content creation. We discuss grassroots football, the elitism that can exist within the game, the pressure of social media, fatherhood, injuries, burnout, changing priorities and trying to hold onto the enjoyment that made football special in the first place.

Whether you’re a football fan, a creator, or simply someone trying to build a career around something you love, there’s plenty to take from this conversation.