My Journey, My Mission
My name is Luther Archimède, and I’m a professional footballer, a striker chasing goals, and a guy who’s still writing his story.
The Dream Starts in Guadeloupe 🇬🇵
I started playing football at age 3, kicking the ball around in Guadeloupe, my small Caribbean island. I would spend hours impersonating my idols—Ronaldo, Thierry Henry, Trezeguet, Drogba, Eto’o—dreaming of one day playing professionally.
At 14 years old, I left home and flew to France alone to chase that dream. I landed in Montpellier, playing for Castelnau U16 Regional, then moved to Istres U17 National, where I performed well and eventually signed with Sochaux’s professional academy at 17.
Breaking into Professional Football ⚽
My final year at Sochaux was a breakthrough—I trained with the first team, made my pro debut against Lille, and even made the bench for two Ligue 2 games. But in the end, the club decided not to offer me a professional contract. That moment crushed me. I had spent years sacrificing everything, and suddenly, I was without a club. I questioned everything.
Coaches always told me:
👉 “Your movement is good, but you need more goals. More stats.”
I knew I had to reinvent myself, so I took a huge risk—I moved to the USA, joining Syracuse University to continue my football career.
Adapting to a New Country 🇺🇸
Coming to the U.S. was a culture shock.
- Unlimited substitutions in college football.
- Academics & partying prioritized over football.
- New style of play & different intensity.
I struggled statistically and felt frustrated. But in my final semester, I met Tim, my roommate, who completely changed my mindset. He introduced me to:
✅ Discipline in training & recovery
✅ Proper nutrition & hydration
✅ Stretching, mobility, and the ‘Cristiano mentality’
That year, I felt possessed by my desire to succeed. Every game, I stepped on the field knowing:
💭 “I outworked everyone off the pitch. Now, I’ll destroy them on it.”
Getting Drafted & Becoming a Pro 🏆
In 2021, I was drafted by New York Red Bulls, a moment I was truly proud of. However, I felt like the first-team coach didn’t fully believe in me—not that he disliked me, but he had other players he valued more. That’s football. You have to accept it and stay professional.
I played 15 games with Red Bulls II, but visa issues and an injury from the 2019 Gold Cup with Guadeloupe limited my season. I showed flashes of my game but knew my stats could be better.
Proving Myself & Overcoming Setbacks 😤
I signed with Sacramento Republic, an established team in the USL, but was used mostly as a super sub. It was frustrating—you want to start, but you do your job. In 10-20 minutes per game, I gave it everything. My goal-per-minute ratio was solid, but I wanted more.
After two years, I signed with a smaller team to prove I was more than just a substitute—I wanted to be the main striker, scoring 10+ goals per season.
But football is unpredictable.
❌ The playing style was difficult.
❌ I tore my ACL and LCL.
Suddenly, I was sidelined—another setback in my journey.
Where I Am Now – The Journey Continues 🔥
I’m now in year 5 as a pro, and while I haven’t yet made my mark the way I want, I’m still hungry. I know my journey isn’t finished.
That’s why I created Striker’s Blueprint—not just for me, but for anyone trying to become a better footballer. I want to:
✔️ Share my experiences—the highs, the struggles, the lessons.
✔️ Give tactical insights—how to move, how to finish, how to dominate.
✔️ Provide tips on training, nutrition, and mentality.
✔️ Analyze videos—breaking down elite strikers and learning from them.
✔️ Interview other footballers—to bring different perspectives.
I’m still chasing my dream, and if you’re chasing yours, let’s do it together.
🚀 Welcome to Striker’s Blueprint. Let’s work. ⚽🔥