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- I NEARLY signed for... ✍️ 👀 Jeremie Frimpong | Perspectives
Jeremie Frimpong is considered one of the best full backs in football currently.
Jeremie Frimpong isn't just talented—he is electric. ⚡ A fearless right-back with blistering pace and an unmatched work ethic. 🌍🔥 By the time he joined Celtic in 2019, he was ready to shine. And shine he did.⚽ In his first season, he won the treble: 🏆 The Scottish Premiership, League Cup and Scottish Cup, 🏅 As well as Celtic's Young Player of the Year award, 🌟 A reputation as one of the most exciting young full-backs in Europe.The top clubs noticed. The hype was real. 🚀💷 In January 2021, Jeremie made the leap to Bayer Leverkusen a step that elevated his career to the next level. And at Leverkusen, he’s become unstoppable. 🔥We caught up with Frimpong at his signing for New Balance, joining the likes of Saka, Eze and Endrick📖 For the first time, Jeremie shares the untold story:👉 What was it like leaving Manchester City’s academy?👉 How did he adapt to life in Germany?👉 What’s next for one of Europe’s top young defenders?⚡ Now 23, Frimpong is a key player for Bayer Leverkusen and a Dutch international, with dreams of reaching the very top. 🚀🎙️ This is Perspectives, with Jeremie Frimpong. 🎥FOLLOW RISING BALLERS 👇Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risingballe...TikTok: / risingballers. .X: https://twitter.com/RisingBallers_?re...Timestamps:00:00 - 02:13 - Intro
02:13 - 03:24 - Childhood and growing up
03:24 - 04:20 - Getting scouted for Liverpool and Man City
04:20 - 05:21 - Man City Academy players
05:21 - 06:21 - Joining New Balance
06:21 - 07:55 - Man City academy memories
07:55 - 10:03 - Leaving Man City to join Celtic
10:03 - 12:00 - Celtic career
12:00 - 14:28 - Leaving Celtic to join Bayer Leverkusen
14:28 - 20:14 - Leverkusen Unbeaten season : Winning Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal Cup
20:14 - 21:19 - Making family proud
21:19 - 21:43 - Where would Leverkusen finish in the Premier League?
21:43 - 22:05 - New Balance signature boot?
22:05 - 23:40 - Saka’s career
23:40 - 24:08 - Best Position
24:08 - 25:37 - Choosing to represent the Netherlands over England and Ghana
25:37 - 27:05 - Experience of playing for the Netherlands
27:05 - 27:31 - Dealing with pressure around football transfers.
27:31 - 28:14 - Biggest lesson learned
28:14 - 28:29 - Biggest advice
28:29 - 28:58 - Biggest setback
28:58 - 29:29 - Biggest mistake
29:29 - 29:50 - Advice to young ballers
29:50 - 31:41 - Pathways programme
31:41 - 31:59 - Question for RB audience
31:59 - 32:16 - Outro
33 min - The Youngest Premier League Manager EVER 🤩 Fabian Hürzeler | Perspectives
In this episode of Perspectives, we sit down with Fabian Hürzeler, the youngest manager in Premier League history, currently leading Brighton & Hove Albion. 🔵 At just 31, Hürzeler has taken the football world by storm with his innovative tactics and fearless approach to management. 👏
Join us as we delve into Hürzeler's journey from his early days in Germany to becoming a trailblazer in English football. We discuss his rapid rise through the coaching ranks, the challenges of managing top-flight players at such a young age, and his vision for the future of Brighton. 🏆This conversation offers a unique insight into the mind of a manager who's redefining the game and inspiring a new generation of football enthusiasts. Subscribe to Rising Ballers for more in-depth interviews and stories from the world of football. 😎🎙️ This is Perspectives, with Fabian Hürzeler. 🎥Check out the Podcast on YouTube 👇- https://youtu.be/F0E6-llHQsYFOLLOW RISING BALLERS 👇
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risingballe...TikTok: / risingballers. .X: https://twitter.com/RisingBallers_?re...Timestamps👇00:00 - 02:25 - Intro02:25 - 04:27 - Bayern Munich academy & getting into management04:27 - 04:53 - Reason for getting fired from job in Munich04:53 - 05:51 - Favourite managers growing up05:51 - 08:26 - Early management jobs08:26 - 09:00 - Hurzeler's current achievements09:00 - 11:43 - How he gained promotion with FC St Pauli11:43 - 14:10 - Brighton's recruitment strategy14:10 - 17:18 - Fabian's database approach to the game17:18 - 18:10 - Fabian's thoughts and feelings of the current season with Brighton18:10 - 20:41 - How to beat Manchester City20:41 - 22:11 - How to manage players older and with more experience22:11 - 23:11 - Do managers need to to earn players respect?23:11 - 23:57 - Fabian's advice to younger self23:57 - 25:01 - Fabian's ideas with Carlos Baleba25:01 - 26:02 - Future for Fabian26:02 - 26:28 - Fabian's question & Outro27 min - Ryan Sessegnon: The Fulham Star Who Made History at 16 ⚡| Perspectives
In 2016, whispers of an exciting 16-year-old at Fulham started to spread through the football world.
Ryan Sessegnon didn’t just make his debut—he made history. 👏 The youngest-ever Championship goalscorer. The first player born in the 21st century to score in English professional football. 🌍🔥 By the end of the 2016/17 season, he had:⚽ 7 goals in 30 appearances,🏅 A place in the Championship Team of the Year,🌟 A reputation as one of the brightest talents in world football.The top clubs wanted him. The hype was real. 🚀💷 After turning 19, Ryan decided it was time to leave Fulham and was bought by Spurs for £25 Million. This was supposed to be the next big step in his career, but things did not go to plan. 😕📖 For the first time, Ryan shares the untold story:👉 What really happened at Tottenham?👉 How did his meteoric rise come to a sudden halt?⚡ Nowadays, Ryan is fit and back playing again for Fulham in The Premier League. 💪 Still only 24 years old, he has time to reach the heights we know he is capable of. 🚀🎙️ This is Perspectives, with Ryan Sessegnon. 🎥FOLLOW RISING BALLERS 👇Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risingballers/?hl=en-gbTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@risingballers...X: https://twitter.com/RisingBallers_?re...Timestamps👇00:00 - 02:27 - Intro02:27 - 04:23 - Childhood and growing up04:23 - 07:09 - Pro and Cons growing up in football with a twin brother07:09 - 09:30 - Journey from academy to first team football9:30-11:40 Breaking in to the first-team11:40-12:15 Making my debut aged 1612:15-13.23 Championship debut against Leeds13:23-14:21 My first season in professional football14:21-15:49 Breaking records as a teenager15:49-16:25 Jump from academy football to first team16:25-18:10 Staying grounded & dealing with pressure at 16 years old18:10-19:50 Managing superstardom - Newcastle away & Alan Shearer19:50-20:40 Staying at Fulham despite interest from huge clubs.20:40-22:39 Second season in the first team, achieving promotion to The Prem22:39-24:43 First season as a Premier League player24:43-27:04 Leaving Fulham to sign for Tottenham & Pochettino27:04-28:30 First season at Spurs & injury28:30-31:19 Pochettino sacked & Mourinho joins Spurs31:19-33:30 Going on loan to Hoffenheim in Germany33:30-34:27 Returning to Spurs, Nuno Espírito Santo & getting injured34:27-36:05 Antonio Conte becomes Spurs manager36:05-37:48 Funny story: My first game for Antonio Conte37:48 - 38:10 - Overcoming set backs at Tottenham38:10 - 41:12 - Helping Tottenham qualify for UCL41:12 - 42:29 - Great season followed by injury42:29 - 43:57 - How to deal with injury setbacks and overcome them43:57 - 52:24 - Third season at Spurs, another injury set back and getting released52:24 - 53:19 - Playing with Kane and Son53:19 - 54:14 - Returning to Fulham54:14 - 57:03 - Current season at Fulham FC57:03 - 59:25 - Impact of social media59:25 - 01:00:42 - Advice to younger self01:00:42 - 01:02:20 - Do people think you're older than you are?01:02:20 - 01:03:22 - Plans for the future01:03:22 - 01:03:30 - Question for RB01:03:30 - 01:03:35 - Outro1 hr 4 min - How to build a £250 MILLION business & buy a football club 🤯 | Perspectives
By the age of 29 years old, Harry Hugo is more or less living every young boy’s dream. 🤩 After selling his influencer marketing business for millions, he invested in his local football club, Farnham Town, and is now chairman of the club. ⚽️
Harry co-founded The Goat Agency along with two of his best friends in 2015. 🤝 The company went on to become a worldwide leader in influencer marketing, turning over £250 million annually. 💵
Harry was about to spend £197,400 on a Ferrari, 😳 when his friends persuaded him to buy a football club instead. He invested in Farnham Town and since then has led the club to achieve new heights. 👏 One promotion, 170 goals in a season & a 58 game unbeaten league run - Farnham town are on the rise. 📈
Harry tells us his story from the very start, gives his advice for entrepreneurs out there & tells us all about his experience of running a football club. 👏
Listen to the podcast below 👇
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Timestamps👇
00:00 - 02:01 - Intro
02:01 - 03:29 - Childhood and growing up
03:29 - 05:02 - Wanting to be a sports journalist
05:02 - 06:52 - Starting a football twitter community
06:52 - 10:07 - Launching the 2nd biggest football podcast at 16
10:07 - 12:04 - Selling first business at 19
12:04 - 13:57 - The boom of tech investment
13:57 - 16:44 - Starting at Sport Lobster
16:44-19:15 - Working with Cristiano Ronaldo
19:15 - 20:38 - Starting Influencer Marketing
20:38 - 41:16 - The Journey of G.O.A.T Marketing agency
41:16 - 43:42 - What business would you start in 2024?
43:42 - 47:27 - Best piece of advice
47:27 - 52:54 - Becoming a millionaire at such a young age
52:54 - 59:58 - Deciding to buy a football club
59:58 - 01:05:26 - Buying Farnham Town FC
01:05:26 - 01:07:11 - The Non League Pyramid
01:07:11 - 01:09:37 - Farnham 58 game unbeaten run
01:09:37 - 01:13:04 - Purchasing Farnham Town FC
01:13:04 - 01:24:40 - Farnham Town journey
01:24:40 - 01:30:10 - Biggest mistake
01:30:10 - 01:32:07 - Craziest story
01:32:07 - 01:33:23 - One thing you would change in Football?
01:33:23 - 01:36:32 - The future for Farnham and Harry
01:36:32 - 01:36:45 - Question for RB audience
01:36:45 - 01:36:53 - Outro
1 hr 37 min - Callum Hudson-Odoi opens up on Chelsea, Injuries & the future ⚽️ | Perspectives
It can be hard to believe that Callum Hudson Odoi is still only 23 years old. Despite his age, Callum has been through more than some players experience in their whole careers.
Growing up, Hudson Odoi was one of Chelsea’s most prolific academy players. We would be posting viral clips of him almost weekly on The Rising Ballers Instagram page.He was one of the first players we posted on Rising Ballers, so it’s only right we linked up with him to chat about how his career has been going behind closed doors.Trophies, injuries, transfers, we cover it all. Perspectives with Callum Hudson-Odoi. 🤝FOLLOW RISING BALLERS 👇Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risingballers/?hl=en-gbTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@risingballers...X: https://twitter.com/RisingBallers_?re...Timestamps👇00:00 - 02:27 - Intro02:27 - 03:52 - Childhood and growing up03:52 - 04:37 - Getting scouted for Charlton04:37 - 05:59 - Getting scouted for Chelsea05:59 - 07:13 - Dad and brothers influence on Football07:13 - 07:57 - Difference between Charlton and Chelsea07:57 - 09:42 - Chelsea academy memories09:42 - 11:11 - Best Chelsea youth teams11:11 - 11:58 -Standout Chelsea memories11:58 - 13:28 - Becoming a first team Chelsea player13:28 - 14:58 - What was Conte like?14:58 - 16:28 - Injury problems16:28 - 18:05 - Advice for dealing with setbacks18:05 - 24:11 - Leverkusen Loan24:11 - 25:20 - Being in the first XI from an early age25:20 - 26:02 - Being youngest in the year26:02 - 29:06 - Leaving Chelsea for Nottingham Forest29:06 - 30:33 - Transition to Nottingham Forest30:33 - 32:24 - Dealing with self doubt32:24 - 33:35 - Inspirational players33:35 - 34:52 - Most under rated player34:52 - 35:45 - Hardest player you've played against32:45 - 36:44 - Advice to younger self36:44 - 38:15 - Future for Callum Hudson Odoi38:15 - 38:38 - Outro39 min - I built a £100 MILLION business and bought a football club ⚽️ | Perspectives
Meet Simon Leslie – Founder of Ink Global and now proud owner of Eastbourne Borough FC ⚽️
Simon built a business empire reaching $150M in revenue, only to lose it all overnight. 💔 He shares the emotional rollercoaster of rebuilding from the ground up 🌪️. But Simon’s journey doesn’t stop there. In 2023, he stepped into the world of non-league football, buying Eastbourne Borough FC with dreams of taking the club into the Football League 🏆. From the highs to the challenges of owning a football club, Simon opens up about what he wishes he knew before diving into the beautiful game ⚽️⚡️. Tune in to hear how Simon gained his wealth, why he chose to invest in non-league football, and the real story behind his football journey 🔑 💼 ⚽️.Listen to the podcast below 👇Trailer to Simon & Eastbourne's Documentary 👇https://vimeo.com/1014848615/faf7dc2023?share=copyFOLLOW RISING BALLERS 👇Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risingballers/?hl=en-gbTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@risingballers...X: https://twitter.com/RisingBallers_?re...Timestamps👇00:00 - 02:15 - Intro02:15 - 03:47 - Childhood & growing up03:47 - 04:21 - Love of Football04:21 - 04:55 - Supporting Football Clubs04:55 - 05:42 - Football as an Outlet05:42 - 07:48 - Running first business as a teenager07:48 - 14:34 - Business Career Journey14:34 - 16:08 - Winning first ever contract and building Ink Global16:08 - 20:46 - 9/11, Company getting bought, expanding the business20:46 - 21:40 - Planning to sell the company21:40- 29:53 - 2008 crisis and making mistakes29:53 - 33:48 - Issues with Business debt33:48 - 38:26 - Bouncing back in 201438:48 - 39:39 - Selling the company in 201839:39 - 49:22 - Covid disaster and bouncing back49:22 - 01:00:07 - Deciding to retire and buy a football club01:00:07 - 01:01:23 - Taking over Eastbourne Boro01:01:23 - 01:17:07 - Injuries and relegation struggles01:17:07 - 01:22:18 - The Highs of Football01:22:18 - 01:22:25 - Advice for younger people01:22:25 - 01:25:27 - Quotes for younger generation01:25:27 - 01:25:38 - Outro1 hr 26 min - The manager with 12 promotions 🏆 Marc White, Dorking Wanderers | PerspectivesMeet Marc White. Founder, chairman and manager of Dorking Wanderers. ⚽️ To say he’s a character, would be an understatement….😂 Non league football is a crazy world and Marc is a veteran of the game. 👑 He started Dorking Wanderers over 25 years ago in a field with a group of mates. Fast forward to 2024, they’re currently playing in The National League South, just two leagues below professional football. 🤯👏 He tells us about what really goes on behind the scenes. All the crazy stories of fights...1 hr 11 min
- WHAT IT’S LIKE TO PLAY AT THE WORLD CUP AS A TEENAGER 🤯 YUNUS MUSAH | PerspectivesJoin us as we sit down with Yunus Musah to explore his incredible football journey ⚽️✨. Born in New York City 🗽, Yunus moved to Italy 🇮🇹 at a young age and later joined Arsenal’s academy in England 🇬🇧. Now a standout midfielder, he’s known for his versatility, speed, and skill 💨🔥. Despite being eligible to play for multiple countries 🌍, Yunus made the significant decision to represent the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) 🇺🇸.In this interview, Yunus shares his experiences growing up i...37 min
- ARSENAL ACADEMY’S SECRETS 🤯 Josh Dasilva | PerspectivesThere’s been a bit of a golden generation coming out of Arsenal in recent years 🤩 But a somewhat underrated player from that generation is Skechers Football Athlete, Josh DaSilva.⚽️ After bravely turning down a pro contract with Arsenal, Josh joined Brentford and began to show the fans exactly why there was so much hype surrounding him. ✍️📈But, just as everything was going well, disaster struck. Josh was struck down with injury after injury. 💔 Josh joined us for an interview on Perspectives, ...30 min
- RAP & PRISON to scouting for CHELSEA & ARSENAL ⚽️ Joe Black | PerspectivesOriginally from Islington in London, Joe Black is a music and football legend. 👑He initially gained fame as a rapper, achieving millions of views on YouTube and is now considered one of the true pioneers of UK Rap. 🎶🔊Rick Ross, Potter Payper & Tion Wayne are just a handful of big names Joe has worked with. 🤩But following a stint in prison, Joe’s ambitions changed and he decided to pursue another passion: football. ⚽️In an unlikely turn of events, Joe worked hard to break into the football...1 hr 1 min
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Perspectives - where you can listen to the most interesting stories from behind the scenes in football, that you wouldn't hear anywhere else. A podcast by Rising Ballers.