I would like to withdraw £25,000
Bank: What’s it for?
None of your business, it’s my money
Bank: We might not be able to let you withdraw it, if you won’t tell us what’s it for
(If you need permission to withdraw your own money, it’s NOT YOUR money anymore)
⚽⚡ When Football Meets Bitcoin⚡: Salaries from the Blockchain
In a world of million-dollar contracts and lavish endorsements, a quiet revolution kicked off—not with a goal, but with a block. Blockchain, to be exact.
In 2021, a few footballers chose to receive part of their salary in Bitcoin—a digital currency known for volatility, but also for its promise of financial independence. Why would athletes trade stable cash for crypto? The answer lies in these real stories:
#1. Alex Crognale – The Defender Against Inflation
Playing for Birmingham Legion FC (USA), Crognale became one of the first to receive salary in BTC via Bitwage.
“I’m not putting all my money in Bitcoin, but I want some of my wealth protected—and Bitcoin is the answer,” he said.
#2. Achara Ifunanyachi – The Visionary Striker
Toronto FC’s Achara, a Nigerian-born forward, also used Bitwage to convert his earnings. A believer in crypto’s global potential, he sees Bitcoin as a tool to bridge financial access gaps—especially for developing nations.
#3. Matt Dixon – Taking Back Control
Dixon, from Forward Madison FC, cited financial sovereignty:
“I want control over my money without banks in the middle.”
His choice reflects crypto’s core promise: freedom and self-ownership.
#4. David Barral – The First Crypto Transfer
Spanish striker David Barral made history not with salary, but a Bitcoin-funded transfer to DUX Internacional de Madrid—making him the first player ever transferred via BTC.
#Is This the Beginning of a Digital Era?#
Critics argue crypto is too unstable. But these players show that even in the traditional world of football, digital change is already on the pitch.
