Brandon Aubrey was a soccer player before becoming the NFL's highest-paid kicker. The Athletic profiles Aubrey as he reflects on his admiration for Thierry Henry and the surprising parallels between penalty kicks and field goals—both sports' ultimate tests of nerve under pressure. With the World Cup approaching, Aubrey brings a rare dual perspective: someone who's competed in, and studied the mental demands of, both games.

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