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One of the Most Active Off the Field Players: How Chris Smalling Became an Angel Investor Tackling Climate Change.

One of the Most Active Off the Field Players: How Chris Smalling Became an Angel Investor Tackling Climate Change.

CHRIS SMALLING’s net worth is estimated at $24 Million.

1. Athletic Achievements: Representing Manchester United, Smalling has won several titles, two Premier Leagues, one FA Cup, one League Cup, and three Community Shield. In the international stage he won one Europa League for United also, and most recently, for his current club AS Roma, he won the Conference League. In July 2020 the centre back signed a contract with AS Roma that nets him a whopping salary of $5 Million per year.

2. Brand Endorsement Deals: ​Chris is sponsored by Nike. But this a particular relationship, because he has been pushing Nike to do more to become more sustainable, like using biomaterial in place of leather

3. Investments: Smalling has invested more than $1 million of his own money in nine start-ups, including pineapple-based leather business Ananas Anam (Piñatex), frozen food company Allplants and plant-based meat company Heura Foods.

4. Entrepreneurial Ventures: An urge to do more prompted him to co-found ForGood in 2021, with Rebecca Wheeler and Sebastiano Cossia Castiglioni. ForGood is a venture capital vehicle which hopes to accelerate the growth of start-up businesses which are actively involved in tackling climate change. The idea is to bring together a group of like-minded athletes and celebrities, along with experts in fields like science and marketing, to give a helping hand to nascent businesses which have an eco mission, from food and textiles to laundry detergent.
Portfolio brands include: Dirty Labs (bio enzyme laundry detergent); Heights (smart supplement); THE PACK (plant based pet food); THIS (plant based food); and Virtue Drinks (clean energy drinks).

5. Philanthropic Efforts: Chris Smalling is Patron of Football Beyond Borders, an organization that works with young people from areas of socio-economic disadvantage who are passionate about football but disengaged at school.

Chris Smalling's story shows that athletes can use their platform and wealth to make a positive impact beyond their sport. His focus on tackling climate change through entrepreneurship and investment demonstrates a commitment to sustainable solutions, and his philanthropic efforts further highlight his dedication to making a difference in the world. As more athletes follow in his footsteps, we can hope to see a brighter future for both sports and the planet.