The jump from college soccer to the professional level is a steep challenge few players are capable of surmounting. 23-year-old aspiring defensive talent Femi Awodesu is a prime example of a determined player looking to rise his way to the top.
Awodesu is a star defender from Philadelphia who excelled in his four years at Penn State. He dominated in his final seasons in 2022 and 2023 being named the conference’s Defensive Player of the Year and one of the best in the college landscape.
Now he’s giving fans the inside scoop on what the transition from college to the pros looks like to his hundreds of thousands of followers on social media. Awodesu signed with Houston Dynamo’s second team in February and is looking to climb his way up the professional landscape.
Awodesu’s behind-the-scenes clips of an upcoming player include a look at his day-to-day lifestyle, training sessions, and his favorite peanut-based recovery foods.
A day in the life with Femi
@femiawodesu Every detail at the professional stage is a chance to get better, especially when it comes to fueling me to perform at the next level. That’s why I incorporate peanuts and peanut butter in my day-to-day life, because peanuts have more protein than any nut (7g per serving), containing more than 30 essential vitamins and minerals, and are a good source of fiber and good fats. @the18soccer @nationalpeanutboard #PeanutsUnite #peanuts #peanutbutter #soccer #the18soccer #dayinthelife #sponsored ♬ Storytelling - Adriel
One key area professional soccer players focus on is nutrition. The fuel they put into their bodies is crucial to their success on the field and recovery off it. Awodesu’s diet consists of a variety of proteins, fruits, vegetables, and plenty of water throughout his day.
Peanuts are a consistent theme in his eating habits as they provide him and athletes everywhere with the necessary energy for intense workouts. Peanuts have more protein than any nut (7g per serving), containing more than 30 essential vitamins and minerals, and are a good source of fiber and good fats.
@femiawodesu Committing to delivering at the next level requires fuel that’s next level, which is why I keep a well-rounded diet powered by peanuts and peanut butter. Peanuts have more protein than any nut (7g per serving), containing more than 30 essential vitamins and minerals, and are a good source of fiber and good fats. @the18soccer @nationalpeanutboard #PeanutsUnite #peanuts #peanutbutter #soccer #the18soccer #dayinthelife #ad ♬ Lo-fi hip hop - NAO-K
One of Femi’s go-to easy meals to start the day is his peanut butter berry smoothie. All somebody needs for this smoothie is a blender and the necessary ingredients.
Here’s everything you need to make your own Femi smoothie.
Femi’s Peanut Butter Berry Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients:
- Peanut butter (3 tbs)
- Oat milk (1 cup)
- Blueberries (1/2 cup)
- Strawberries (1/2 cup)
- Honey (1 tbs)
- Banana (1)
Nutrition information:
- Calories: 610
- Calories from Fat: 243
- Fat: 27 g
- Trans fats: 0
- Cholesterol: 0
- Carbohydrate: 90 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Fiber: 11 g
- Sodium: 327 mg
