Question: What mental qualities are required to become a professional footballer?

Ria Vaportzis answered on 10 Nov 2016:

Without being an expert in the field, I assume that the mental qualities to become a professional footballer would be very similar to the mental qualities required to become anything professional. For example, you’d have to be focused on your goal (I don’t mean scoring :)), and perseverant.

I also assume that a professional footballer should have some mental qualitites not needed in other professions. For example, good spatial orientation (be very well aware where exactly he is and where his teammates are), and be quick at decision making (e.g., to pass or not to pass the ball).