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Louis Saha Builds £4 Billion Business Fortune 13 Years After Retiring From Football.
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Former Manchester United Striker Turns Lessons From Football Career Into Billion-Dollar Business Venture.
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Saha’s AxisStars Platform Supports Over 500 Clients Across Sports and Entertainment Industries.
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French Football Legend Reveals How His Business Venture Can Help 100,000 People Beyond Football.
October 21, (THEWILL) – Former Manchester United striker, Louis Saha, is now worth £4 Billion, 13 years after retiring from football after venturing into business.
Saha represented the likes of Metz, Newcastle United, Fulham, Manchester United, Everton, Tottenham, Sunderland and Lazio, scoring 117 goals in 385 appearances combined for the clubs.
He scored four goals in 20 appearances for the France national team.
Saha won a total of seven trophies, the majority of which were at Manchester United.
He won two Premier League titles, one Champions League, and one EFL Cup before winning Coppa Italia and Intertoto Cup with Lazio.
After retiring in 2013, Saha ventured into business by launching a private network for pro athletes and entertainers called AxisStars.
Saha’s business venture has been valued at approximately $4.3 billion, with the platform reportedly serving more than 500 clients from the sports and entertainment industries.
He co-founded AxisStars with fellow entrepreneur, Kate Hamer, after identifying the challenges athletes face when managing their careers, finances and professional relationships, particularly after retirement.
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According to the company’s official website, AxisStars aim to help professional talent make informed decisions, develop their skills and prepare for life beyond their sporting or entertainment careers.
The idea was to build a network where athletes could find reliable professionals and receive guidance on matters beyond their immediate sporting responsibilities.
AxisStars operate a membership model through which approved business partners can present services and opportunities to its members.
Saha opened up on the reasons behind his decision to launch AxisStars in an interview with City Am in 2014.
“I would have loved to be able to master my job better when I was playing but now I’ve retired, I still have a huge role to play sharing my experience with young players.
“I wish I had a platform like this as a player; it would have helped me manage my career and plan for the future a lot better”, he stated.
12 years later, Saha opened up on how AxisStars can help footballers and others in an interview with Guardian.
“I still get asked for advice by different people on a daily basis. For instance, my agent called me to say he had a talented French footballer who he wanted to bring to England, and asked me for advice on how to create a tailor-made training programme. I put him in touch with people I used to work with.
“This kind of player could join Axis as he can then search for a personal coach in his region. It is a hard process but it’s so rewarding, because if I can help 100,000 people, it’s the best thing I’ve ever done”, he added.
Saha joined the likes of Mathieu Flamini, David Beckham, Lukas Podolski, Gerard Pique and many others who have retired and ventured into business.
