Dominik Furman Moves to Cosmetology After Failing Agent Exams

Dominik Furman has transitioned into the cosmetics industry after failing to secure the necessary qualifications to become a football agent.

The former Polish international, who most recently played for Wisła Płock, is now running a family business in Płock that specializes in cosmetology. This career shift follows unsuccessful attempts to enter the football management sector, which Furman described as having a difficult and unusual testing process.

“It was a strange test. Specifically made so there wouldn’t be too many of these agents,” Furman told Tomasz Ćwiąkała during a YouTube interview.

Failed attempts at FIFA agent licensing

Furman attempted to obtain his football agent license on two separate occasions but fell short of the required passing score. Furman earned 12 points during his first attempt and 13 points during his second, failing to reach the 15 points required to pass.

The former midfielder cited difficulties with multiple-choice questions and legal English as primary obstacles to his success. While he considered a third attempt, he ultimately decided against it due to the testing format for remote examinations. Furman said that the third exam required him to have cameras positioned both in front of and behind him while testing from home.

“The thought crossed my mind to have someone substitute for me, but I decided it made no sense. I am an honorable man. If I don’t pass the exam, I won’t play games with young boys,” Furman told Tomasz Ćwiąkała.

Following his departure from Wisła Płock, Furman had begun working with Maciej Masłowski to represent young players. The pair reportedly held discussions with players such as Eryk Kozłowski of Jagiellonia Białystok, though no formal contracts were signed.

New career in the cosmetology sector

Having moved away from professional football, the 34-year-old is now focused on a family business based in Płock. The enterprise, which was originally an idea from his father-in-law, is currently expanding its scope to include medical services and doctors.

Furman lives in Płock with his wife and two daughters. While the business was initially intended for his wife, Furman took an active role in the project after his playing career ended.

He currently dedicates several hours each day to the business, though he expressed hesitation about using the title of “entrepreneur,” telling Tomasz Ćwiąkała, “I hope that in a few years I will be able to call myself that.”

Legal dispute with Wisła Płock

The end of Furman’s professional playing career was marked by a legal conflict with Wisła Płock in 2023. Following the club’s relegation from the Ekstraklasa, the organization moved to unilaterally terminate his contract using regulations that allowed for such action in the event of a drop in division.

Furman challenged the legality of this move, arguing that the club’s regulations potentially contradicted FIFA guidelines. The dispute, which became known in Polish football circles as “Furman’s Law,” initially saw a ruling in favor of the player by the PZPN Arbitration Court. However, Wisła Płock appealed the decision.

A second-instance body overturned the initial ruling, dismissing all of Furman’s claims and siding with the club. This legal battle preceded his decision to pursue a career in management and his subsequent transition into the medical and cosmetic industries.

Furman played for major clubs and the Polish national team

Before his retirement from professional play, Furman played extensively in the Polish Ekstraklasa and abroad. His professional history includes stints at major clubs and the Polish national team.

Furman remains in contact with Maciej Masłowski and has not ruled out a future return to the football management industry.