Chris Dolby

Chris Dolby - Managing Director / Head of Football

chris@idasheffield.co.uk

IDA´s Managing Director, Chris Dolby, is recognized as the English Football League’s First Asian Professional Footballer making his debut with Rotherham United against Brentford in 1993. Since then Chris has spent the last 30 years working in the world of professional football having developed a large professional network across the globe.

One of Chris´s main focuses during the program duration will be to ensure that the quality delivered to IDA members remains at the highest possible standard - utilizing his own personal experience of what a professional environment looks like. His longstanding network with pro clubs throughout the UK will also be fundamental in creating opportunities for our student-athletes in the form of showcase games and experiences at the highest possible level. Having lived and played in Sheffield for the majority of his life, Chris also maintains an equal passion for introducing aspiring players to our unique football culture.