Alfie Whiteman, former Tottenham goalkeeper, decided to end his career at just 27 years old to devote himself to photography and cinema. Trained at the London club and member of the squad that won the Europa League last year, he explains that he quickly felt the weight of life as a stereotypical footballer: “golf, the Gucci bag, the car… we become a reflection of our environment”does he have to The Athletic. After loans in Sweden and a single appearance with the first team, Whiteman chose to seek happiness elsewhere, now away from professional football.
“Alfie Whiteman has retired from sport to begin a new career as a director and photographer. We wish you the best, Alfie!», Write the Spurs this Friday. Today, Whiteman works as a photographer for the production company Somesuchcollaborating with brands like Nike and artists such as Central Cee, while traveling the world. He also explained that he hasn’t watched a single football match since and describes himself as a multidisciplinary artist exploring photography, filmmaking as well as music.
