At SBI, we take pride in calling our network as ‘The SBI Family’
Since 2012, we have built this formidable network consisting of alumni, speakers and all the people associated in various capacities and this continues every year. Our growing association is like a family whose bond is as strong as it can get
Beginning with this blog, we present a new series throwing spotlight on our family members. Today we bring you Wes Morgan, a former professional footballer with over 750 professional appearances as a defender, Premier League winning captain and our family member!
Diversity in ‘The Family’
Our family is a vibrant community of students with shared passions and aspirations. We believe that building meaningful relationships always unlocks opportunities, inspires growth and lead to numerous collaborations. That is the essence of building our community, our family
Along the journey of building careers, we get to meet a diverse range of people. At SBI, we have been fortunate to build a community of diverse and inspiring profiles
The most important experiences one can get with the SBI Family are:
- Diverse Professional Inputs: Having enriching discussions by engaging with professionals from various backgrounds leads to a broader perspective of the football business
- Spectrum of Realities: With such a melting pot of diversity, one gains insights on the challenges and opportunities in the business of sport
- Variety of Perspectives: The dynamic mix of profiles, nationalities and viewpoints nurtures a global perspective which is so essential in today’s interconnected world
‘Captain’ Morgan, An Illustrious Career
One illustrious member of our family is Wes Morgan, who doesn’t really need an introduction. Nevertheless, we will lay it out. Wes Morgan has had a legendary career spanning over 19 years making 719 appearances and scoring 28 goals and 6 assists. This information is incomplete without mentioning his honours:
- Football League One runner-up with Nottingham Forest in 2007–08
- With Leicester City, he won the Premier League in 2015–16, FA Cup in 2020–21and Football League Championship in 2013–14
- With Jamaica, the country he represented, he was member of the squad that was CONCACAF Gold Cup runner-up in 2015
His individual achievements are as big as they come:
- PFA Team of the Year: 2010–11 Championship, 2012–13 Championship, 2013–14 Championship, 2015–16 Premier League
- The Football League Team of the Decade
- Leicester City Player of the Season: 2012–13
- Leicester City Players’ Player of the Season: 2012–13
- CONCACAF Best XI: 2016
Joining the SBI Family
SBI’s Master in Football Business & Management program is designed for professionals looking to start, advance or transition into a career in the football industry with the goal of producing future leaders. Wes Morgan choosing to become a part of this program is a testament to the mission we chose for the institute. In his own words, the program helped him to “understand the business side of football” along with the diversity, background and knowledge shared helped him to gain different perspectives
At SBI Barcelona we are committed to prepare students for the challenges the football industry presents. Here, the passion for football industry and passion converges
Ready to kickstart a successful career in the future industry? Discover how our Master in Football Business & Management program prepares you for the success. Read more about the course here
