My Job: Guiding the deals for the elite sports stars

Kerry man Patrick Foley on guiding their high-profile transfers, endorsement deals and lucrative contracts.

Patrick Foley: 'One of the most crucial aspects to understand about professional football is the brevity of a player’s career.'

• Name: Patrick Foley
• Occupation: Managing Director, Sonar Financial Services
• Background: Helping to manage the finances of professional footballers, the company's clients include a number of high-profile Irish and English players