Young footballers face burnout from intense stress trying to become professionals. According to interviews with experts, footballers as young as 16 can suffer burnout due to the pressures of training, practicing, and trying to make the team. One story focuses on a 16-year-old who failed to become a professional footballer and is unsure of his next steps. Experts also note that young footballers may have to accept being bullied or humiliated by coaches if they want to succeed.