Have a strong sense of team spirit, help your teammates and show your passion for the sport. It’s also important to remain calm and show your strengths as a soccer player when you’re out on the field. This particularly helps if a talent scout attends a match. A professional soccer player typically works an irregular schedule since they work during the competitive season. During this time, they typically work over 40 hours each week for several months. Throughout their schedule, they train, practice, travel to various locations and participate in competitive soccer matches.