Although being a professional soccer player may be the dream of many children, the reality is that only a minority make their debut in the First Division. Even fewer are those who manage to sustain themselves and build a long-term career. A footballer’s retirement usually comes around the age of 35, which makes it essential that they have a plan B to generate income when they leave the field.
Francisco Ortuñoat 21 years old and like Real Valladolid player Promises (first team affiliate), he was clear from the beginning that he had to diversify his future. Currently, the defender owns four companies that generate millions of euros per year, covering sectors such as e-commerce education, investment funds, artificial intelligence and real estate.
“I still don’t consider myself a millionaire or anything, but it’s true that companies are doing well.” and it is a hobby that I currently have. Right now we have four active companies and they are doing very well,” he declared in an interview with the radio program The spar. “I started at 17 with the first one. That one went relatively well and that’s when I started investigating. After all, in the morning I train and dedicate myself only to football, and in the afternoon it is lighter and above all I can dedicate myself to companies thanks to the team I have,” he added.
The economy and sports were always hand in hand for the young Spaniard, who He signed for Real Valladolid in the last transfer market (January 2024) from Linares, of Primera RFEF. Previously, his beginnings originated between Jaén and Marbella, a team of which he left as the captain and figure. Now, in the white and violet He also became a key piece, especially in achieving the salvation of the second team.
Ortuño is aware of the financial difficulties that his colleagues are going through, who are still They did not manage to make the jump to the First RFEF, third category of the Spanish soccer league system, in which it is considered that the soccer player goes from amateurism to professionalism. In this context, the newspaper Ace He explained that the young man recognized that He usually talks to his colleagues on economic and business issues. At the same time, during his free time, Ortuño is dedicated to training and managing his companies. In addition, he studies mechanical engineering and has solid knowledge of investments.
With another year of contract and an additional optional year with Real Valladolid, the young businessman sold his first company at the age of 17 for around 100,000 euros, thus entering e-commerce with notable success. From there He partnered with other businessmen which led him to expand his investments exponentially.
Ortuño’s business base is located in Dubai, which gives him access to private funds from people with high purchasing power. Furthermore, one of his notable businesses includes selling exclusive oil to select customers at high prices.
It should be noted that from a young age Ortuño already showed great business instinct. At the age of 16 offered advice on purchases, sales, investments and digital marketing, which motivated him to create a consulting company encouraging footballers and businessmen to undertake and share the processes and benefits of their business experience. For the Spaniard, football and finances go hand in hand.
