With more money flowing into English football each year, it can be difficult for professional players - especially the younger ones - to make the right decision.
Agents play a crucial role in the modern game, although many will never know what it’s like to play in front of 75,000 spectators at Old Trafford or face the wrath of the media.
One man who understands the pressures of the Premier League is Kevin Davies, who made 444 appearances in the prestigious competition and has since become an intermediary.