The Winner's Circle

Pierre da Silva is an Professional Footballer  who plays as a winger/CAM, currently a free agent. Most previously played with MIAMI FC in the USL Championship. 

Listen to how Da Silva got scouted at a young age to play in Santos FC (Brasil) before receiving a call to the USA National Team. Da Silva shares his experience playing the U17 World Cup and how the competition was at an incredible level.

 

@pierredasilva11

Na'im Bashir currently works as a sports specific training through his training company, Identity Hybrid. He helps players develop, understand, and strengthen their bodies as well as a acquire an understanding of the game. He is primarily based in Washington DC, Maryland, Virgina area but also works with hundreds of players online and out of state.

Before dedicating changing his profession, Na'im went overseas to pursue a professional career and played in spurts in Finland and Sweden before eventually finding a Non-League club in London, England. During his time there, he received interest from clubs such as Reading, QPR, Forest Green Rovers, Huddersfield FC, Crawley Town and interest from other European countries. Unable to obtain a work permit during the conclusion of the season to sign for Reading, Na'im returned in the summer where he would suffer an ankle injury that would keep him out 6 months prior to an attempt to sign with Huddersfield.

 

@identityhybrid

Callum Chapman-Page is an English Professional Footballer for Miami FC of the USL Championship. Coming from Manchester, England, He currently plays as a Center Back. 

Grew up playing in the Southampton academy until being release at the age of 14. In 2014, he moved to the United States to begin his college career which ultimately lead to having the opportunity to play professionally. Listen to how he dealt with being released at such a young age and how he got ready to break into the professional game!

@callumchapmanpage

Welcome Back! Season 3 will bring you a whole new lineup of Professional Footballers/Athletes that share their stories on how they were shaped to become the people they are today through sport. Many athletes go through plenty of experiences, both positive/negative, that have a lasting effect on how they live their daily lives. I hope you enjoy listening to these amazing people as much as I did!

Khai Celestin is a professional footballer currently playing with USL League 2 side Peachtree City MOBA. 

Khai is originally from Columbus, Ohio. He began playing football at a young age where he was heavily influence by his father who played professionally. At 18 years old, he was ranked as one of the top 25 players in the country for his age group.

Listen to how he realized talent isn't enough at a young age. He knew his work ethic would take him far! 

@kinggkhai

Mayele Malango is Professional Footballer currently playing for New Amsterdam FC of NISA.

Born and raised in Congo, Mayele learned about footballer from his older teammates at young age. The skill set, advice, and passion grew more as he perfected his crazy when his family migrated to the United States.

Mayele's versatile style of play got him his first professional contract in 2018 with Boston Bolts. After a successful two seasons, he was picked up by New England Revolution II. 

Listen in to his story and he got to where he is today! 

@mayele_hernandez11

Jordan Antonio Brown is professional footballer that currently plays for VfR Aalen in Germany as a striker.

Originally from London, Brown started his playing career at Arsenal youth teams at 9 years old before moving onto to West Ham United. Listen to all the hardships he had to go through before play consistent first team football or when he had to go through injuries! 

@jordanantoniobrown

@footy258_

Hugh Roberts is a Professional Footballer that plays for Charlotte Independence of the USL Championship.

Born in Olney, Maryland, Roberts grew up playing as a Striker every youth club he went to. His standout play earned him a spot at George Mason University where he eventually transitioned to the back line as a Centre-Back.

In 2013, Roberts signed his first Pro contract with Richmond Kickers. 9 years later, he is making sure the back line is secure with his leadership and aggressiveness at Charlotte Independence. Listen to how he uses Self-Talk and Self-Motivation to make sure he's always on top of his game. 

 

@superhughman

@backyardfootyy

Kenji Gorré is a Professional Footballer that plays for CD Nacional of Portugal's Primera Liga. 

Born in Spijkenisse, Netherlands, Gorré lived in Netherlands before moving to England. Gorré showed his talent as such a young age and was picked up by Manchester City Academy. 

He then transferred to Manchester United Academy, where he played his whole youth career before being released at 18 years old. Listen to how he bounced back from the most difficult moment in his life and now is happy playing football while building a business where he helps younger footballers in their career!

@kenjigorre

@ontheballsquad

Jeff Addai is a professional soccer player that plays for VPS in Finland. Jeff found his voice at a young age which helped him become the leader he is today. Listen to his journey and the experiences he endured to make him the great person/player he is today!

 

@jeffking_18