There's a saying in German: "from nothing, comes nothing".
Basically it says it all. Anyone who tries something can only have luck or bad luck. In the end it is important to be at the right place at the right time, preferably with the right idea. Another point is, work hard, work hard, work hard. Independence comes from self and constantly. Only those who believe in themselves achieve what they want. The people who think that everything is a gift are bad. I know some people, they all had to work a lot to reach their goal.
Is with me in the small one also not different. At the moment I have to learn a lot to pass my exams as an educator in 2 weeks. It's a job that doesn't earn much money in Germany. I love this job however and I want to work in this occupation. It simply brings me joy.
You are a footballer and you also had to train a lot and work on yourself to get where you are. For that you should not experience envy, but always the highest respect. I take my hat off to you.
May I point you to @driveforkids by the way. A thing that is very close to my heart. We are all people who help children and young people in need.
So now I will learn however further. Religious education.