Stijn Francis runs one of the biggest football agencies in Belgium with a client list including international stars such as Toby Alderweireld and Dries Martens.

Player representation is known as a difficult, precarious and unscrupulous industry. Regulation has been difficult to enforce and, as a result, many have been bitten when dipping their toes into these shark-infested waters.

That includes the players themselves, who often struggle to secure their financial future despite earning vast sums during a relatively short career.

This prompted Francis to write a book called The Bankrupt Footballer, a guide to financial management that outlines the potential pitfalls and how to avoid them.

In this podcast, we discuss his fiscal philosophy and how he helps his client stay solvent and satisfied.