The labour market in football is extremely segmented, with a 'primary market' consisting of a small number of superstar players and a secondary market made up of professional or semi-pro players who do not earn big money and often face difficulties in developing their careers, especially after their playing days come to an end.
Nn esmane turg hõlmab väikest hulka tähtmängijaid ning teisene turg koosneb professionaalsetest või poolprofessionaalsetest mängijatest, kes ei teeni palju ning kes on sageli raskustes oma karjääri arendamisega, eriti pärast oma jalgpalluripäevade lõppu.