Charlton striker Matty Godden is ready for life after football.The Addicks ace confirmed on social media he is now a fully qualified financial planner.Godden is already embarking on a career outside of footballGetty“Football taught me how quickly things can change, and how much it matters to plan ahead,” Godden wrote.“Now I help people to just that, whether you’re a professional sportsperson, a family planning for the future, or a business owner looking to make the most of what you’ve built.”Godden added he has received a ‘great response’ from potential clients.The 35-year-old’s Instagram account also includes a link to the website of Investments and Pensions, where he has a profile.Why is Matty Godden a financial adviser?Godden qualified as a financial adviser in June and shared his certificate on LinkedIn.When posting his achievement, Godden stated it was a ‘big passion’ of his to pass on experiences to ‘up and coming players on how to manage their money’ in their careers.Godden’s venture comes as the striker ticks towards the end of his contract at Charlton.He is set to become a free agent at the end of the season, although Charlton have the option to extend his deal, which nets him £12,500 a week, until 2028.How has Matty Godden played in 2026/27?Godden has featured just four times for the Addicks this term.The striker started and scored in Charlton’s 3-1 win over Cheltenham Town in their Carabao Cup first round clash.Godden has 26 goals in 64 appearances for Charlton since he joined in July 2024GettyHe retained his spot in the line-up for the Addicks’ Championship opener against Derby County, which ended in a 2-1 win for Nathan Jones’ side.Godden then picked up an injury that kept him out for two months before he made his return off the bench in a 1-0 loss to Bolton.But the veteran striker proved he still has plenty left to give when he came off the bench to score the winner in Charlton’s 2-1 win over Sheffield United last Saturday.Godden’s 79th-minute strike snapped an 11-game winless run for Charlton and moved them seven points clear of the relegation zone.The 35-year-old will look to continue dragging Charlton further away from danger when they return to action on November 21 away to fourth-placed Wolves.