Most players think food is only for muscles.
Smart players know: food feeds the brain first.
Your decisions, scanning, and reactions come from your brain.
If you eat badly, your football IQ drops — even if your skills are good.
🧠 What smart players do:
1️⃣ Eat before training & games
Never train hungry.
A tired brain makes slow decisions.
2️⃣ Choose brain fuel foods
🥚 Eggs
🍌 Bananas
🍚 Rice or oats
🥩 Chicken or fish
🥜 Nuts
🥗 Vegetables
💧 Water (very important)
3️⃣ Avoid before training
Junk food
Soda
Too much sugar
Heavy fried food
⏱ Simple rule:
Eat 2–3 hours before training
Light snack 30–60 minutes before
Eat again after training to help recovery
💡 Football IQ Tip:
Tired legs slow you down.
A tired brain loses the game.
A tired brain makes bad decisions.
This week, focus on eating clean + drinking water.
Football IQ - think before you play