All athletes must face the reality that their sports career will one day come to an end, forcing them to start a new chapter in life. Some will reach this transition sooner than others, but eventually, every athlete will need to move on, starting a new career or vocation.

Louis Saha amassed a £4.3 billion fortune post-retirement, surpassing his earnings during his football career.

Saha played for many clubs including Fulham, Everton, and Manchester United during his professional football career.

As professional athlete himself, he had witnessed several top sportspeople who have gone bankrupt and Louis Saha, launched the social network, Axis Stars in 2013, the same year he retired after 23 years in the game. This network gives athletes a place to chat about lifestyle, physios, sponsorship or anything else on their minds.

The former France striker founded his company social network, Axis Stars shortly after his retirement with the aim of providing a ‘Safe Environment, specifically for Pro-Athletes & Entertainers, combining trusted resources, elite athletes can connect and share experiences in one simple platform.

The Social network, Axis Stars, now valued at over £5 billion.

“As we go through our investment journey with my own startup AxisStars, I see parallels in choosing the right investors. Yes, there are VCs who will bring substantial investment, but do they have the right mindset and philosophy to help the business grow in the way that matches our vision?”

Louis Saha is a former professional footballer who played as a striker for teams including Newcastle United, Fulham, Manchester United, Everton, Spurs and Lazio. He also represented France, playing in both UEFA Euro 2004 and the FIFA World Cup in 2006. At Manchester United he won the Premier League twice, the UEFA Champions League and the League Cup.

Louis Laurent Saha (born 8 August 1978) is a French former professional footballer who played as a striker. Saha was capped 20 times for the France national team and scored four goals. A former scholar at the Clairefontaine football academy, he started his career at Metz before playing on loan at Newcastle United. Before the start of the 2000–01 season, Saha moved to Fulham where he established himself as first-choice striker, helping them to gain promotion to the Premier League in his first season with them.

"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."