Most players think food is only for muscles. Smart players know: food feeds the brain first. Your decisions, scanning, and reactions come from your brain. If you eat badly, your football IQ drops — even if your skills are good. 🧠 What smart players do: 1️⃣ Eat before training & games Never train hungry. A tired brain makes slow decisions. 2️⃣ Choose brain fuel foods 🥚 Eggs 🍌 Bananas 🍚 Rice or oats 🥩 Chicken or fish 🥜 Nuts 🥗 Vegetables 💧 Water (very important) 3️⃣ Avoid before training Junk food Soda Too much sugar Heavy fried food ⏱ Simple rule: Eat 2–3 hours before training Light snack 30–60 minutes before Eat again after training to help recovery 💡 Football IQ Tip: Tired legs slow you down. A tired brain loses the game. A tired brain makes bad decisions. This week, focus on eating clean + drinking water. Football IQ - think before you play