Personal causes, transparent impact
Ballers Market gives players full control over where their earnings go. Some donate 100% to a single cause and become Ambassadors. Others split proceeds between themselves and an initiative they care about, becoming Impact players.
The causes they support are deeply personal:
- Foundations they've built to address issues they've experienced firsthand—mental health, education, youth development.
- First clubs where they started their careers, giving back to the grassroots programs that shaped them.
- Local initiatives in the communities they come from or live in.
Every player page and product listing shows exactly which cause you're supporting, so your purchase becomes a conscious choice to back the initiatives that players believe in.
How player foundations and first clubs work
When a player joins Ballers Market, they choose their impact model. Here's what that looks like:
Option 1: Personal foundation
Some players have built their own foundations to address specific issues: youth education, mental health support, access to sport or opportunities for underserved communities. They direct their Ballers Market earnings to fund these programs.
Option 2: First club support
Many players want to give back to the clubs where they started. The grassroots teams, youth academies and local programs that helped them reach the professional level. Earnings go directly to youth development, equipment, facilities or scholarships.
Option 3: Local initiatives
Other players choose community projects in the neighborhoods they come from or live in: mentorship programs, neighborhood sports facilities or creative initiatives that matter to the people they know.
The result: Every player has a story, and every purchase backs that story. We make it transparent on every product and player page so you always know who you're supporting.
How to see which cause you're supporting
We believe transparency should be the default. That's why we make impact information visible on every page:
On product pages:
Look for the "This item supports" section below the price. It shows the cause linked to this item (a foundation, first club, ReShare or DUCE) and a short description of what that cause does.
On player pages:
Every player page explains their impact model upfront: Ambassadors donate 100%, Impact players donate a share. You'll see which foundation or club they support before you shop.
In your order confirmation:
Your order email includes a reminder of which cause you supported, so you can track your personal impact over time.
This level of transparency is rare in resale, but for us, it's non-negotiable.
Why first clubs matter to players
First clubs are where most professional footballers discover their love for the game. They're grassroots programs, youth academies and local teams that often operate on tight budgets, relying on volunteers and small donations to keep running.
When a player donates their Ballers Market earnings to their first club, that money goes directly to:
- Youth development programs that give the next generation access to coaching and competitive opportunities
- Equipment and infrastructure like boots, kits, training gear and pitch maintenance
- Scholarships and support for young players whose families can't afford registration fees
This kind of support is circular in the truest sense: a player who made it to the professional level gives back to the system that helped them get there, ensuring the next generation has the same opportunities.`
