UNMARKED

Unmarked is back and with club football stealing the scene once more, the guys drop in with heavy weight debate. Wild comparisons between the legacy of Jamie Vardy and Neymar Jr brings out unpopular opinions while discussions on the latest from the world of on and off pitch football culture spread across the games' landscape.

Episode 02 of season 02 is a banger. Addressing the latest goings on in the game along with wider discussion around the culture of football, the guys cut through topics with a sharp edge. Remembering back to the boot cut days and discussing the timeless connection we have with football boots, we go across that landscape where the game intersects fashion. Kwame goes deep and poses the question whether David Beckham was a world class player and sparks a heated debate. Looking at football in a way that's not been done before, good energy all round.

Same game, new tactics. UNMARKED is back for the new season. The first episode of season two, Kieran, Kwame, Steven & Yaf discuss the chaos of the close season and one unprecedented summer. Naturally, we talk Messi and the relationship between him and Barcelona and why it all had to come to a remarkable end. The wages, the knock-on effects and how the land lays now, we go all in.

As well as that, we talk about Man Utd's transfer flex, the attack of Arsenal with a focus on Nicolas Pepe. Looking at the landscape of football meedia, we discuss the media coverage of players with Foden and Pogba on their hair colours in particular. Rounding the episode off, we analyse Manchester City's title chances in our own style.

The latest episode of Unmarked is with one of England's most exciting and enigmatic players to burst onto the scene in the last twelve months. A supremely impressive talent, Bukayo Saka has brought energy back to Arsenal. A young man who is showing big appreciation for the journey, he has taken his moment and run with it, all the way into Gareth Southgate's England squad. We get to know him, get an understanding of his mindset and get a look at this leader of a generation.

Going from London to Liverpool and hitting goal after goal, Rinsola Babajide is a winger taking the game on her own journey. This episode discusses her character and aspirations as well as the highs so far. That first England goal and the rise of the WSL. An unfiltered conversation with a player who deserves more of the spotlight, both her game and conversation is strong.

A man of character and charisma, Episode 05 of UNMARKED is with Kevin-Prince Boateng. Talking the education of football and the man he has become, we discuss his journey, his aspirations and how he wants to be remembered. Going to the heart of his story, this episode explores how he found who he was and with his own words he expresses what it was like to grow up in Germany, experience Ghana then adventure the world through football. We talk Milan, the impact of social media, the excess of football and how he handled the highs as well as the lows.

Episode 04 of UNMARKED is one of supreme experience, elite ability and the power of side-hustles as we empower a creative future. Eni Aluko is our guest whose story we go deep on. Understanding those formative years that built her, through to the global experiences she has been on. We discuss the game both on centre stage as a player and behind the scenes as a Sporting Director at Aston Villa. From baller to boardroom, we hear about her latest business venture and most recent collaboration with Budweiser. A player and person who is well versed in exploring the current state of the game, it is both an insightful and profound journey Eni has crafted and grafted.

Episode 03 of UNMARKED charts the journey of Chuba Akpom. Letting us into what life is like on loan and the reality check that comes with it, Chuba talks about growing up with players and friends like Alex Iwobi, the challenges of social media and what it's like to play in a new country. Good energy and a big year ahead, it's another unfiltered conversation that breaks down barriers.

Jordon Ibe enters the frame for Episode 02 of UNMARKED. Discussing the realities of football and the mental challenges that come with a game at the very top, this open discussion gives us an insight into a who a players' world who has seen and experienced so much at a young age. Growing up fast and learning harsh realities, we cross the pitch with culture and learn about this much profiled player.

For the inaugural episode of UNMARKED, we have none other than ex-Liverpool, Fulham and Ajax star, Ryan Babel. Ryan speaks about his upbringing in South East Amsterdam (10:31), breaking into the Ajax first team at 17-years-old (20:23), signing for Liverpool (27:08) and dealing with racism within football (53:54). Ryan also talks about the effect of social media, his interest in real estate and what’s the next step for him after football.