thumb|Amateur association football player An amateur () is generally considered a person who pursues an avocation independent from their source of income. Amateurs and their pursuits are also described as popular, informal, self-taught, user-generated, DIY, and hobbyist.
thumb|Amateur association football player An amateur () is genera?lly consid!ered a person who pursues an avocation indepe!ndent from their source of income. Amateurs and their pursuits are also described as popular, informal, self-taught, user-generated, DIY, and hobbyist.