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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.

FEB 13

Will Liverpool win the league? 👀 Ryan Gravenberch | Perspectives

In this episode of Perspectives, we sit down with Ryan Gravenberch, who has been one of the best midfielders in the Premier League this season and helping to lead Liverpools title charge. 💎 At just 22, Ryan Gravenberch has already made his mark in the Premier League and is now being tipped as one of Liverpool’s brightest midfield talents. But his journey is only getting started.🚀 🔥 Ryan Gravenberch is a product of the famed Ajax Academy. 🇩🇪 After 12 Years at Ajax he decided to make a big jump, joining Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga 🏆 After winning the Bundesliga in his first season he then made another big move ✍️ Gravenberch then left Bayern to join Liverpool 🔑 He has been having a great season and is one of the key players in Liverpool’s Premier League title chase. In partnership with Adidas, we caught up with Gravenberch to hear the untold story: 👉 Why did he chose Liverpool? 👉 What makes the Ajax academy so successful 👉 His favourite Adidas boots 👉 And whether or not Liverpool will win the league this season? Watch the episode below 👇 https://youtu.be/FFKFwgsenGA FOLLOW RISING BALLERS 👇 Instagram: @risingballers TikTok: @risingballers X: https://twitter.com/RisingBallers_?re.. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - 01:57 - Intro 01:57 - 03:00 - Childhood and Growing Up Playing Football 03:00 - 03:33 - Standing out as a young footballer 03:33 - 04:10 - Getting scouted for Ajax 04:10 - 04:49 - Gravenberch’s opinions on the iconic Adidas F50’s 04:49 - 05:44 - Ajax academy memories 05:44 - 06:33 - Ajax Principals 06:33 - 07:45 - Joining Bayern Munich 07:45 - 08:18 - Signing for Liverpool 08:18 - 08:36 - Why is Klopp such a great manager? 08:36 - 09:26 - Transitioning to the Premiere League 09:26 - 09:56 - How is Arne Slot as a manager? 09:56 - 10:31 - Playing as a 6 instead of an 8 10:31 - 11:10 - Favourite position? 11:10 - 11:26 - Will Liverpool win the league? 11:26 - 11:57 - Toughest thing about being a footballer? 11:57 - 12:20 - Dealing with pressure? 12:20 - 12:52 - Advice to younger self 12:52 - 13:25 - What does the future hold for Gravenberch 13:25 - 13:50 - Advice to young footballers? 13:50 - 14:11 - Outro

14 min
FEB 10

Why I chose to sign for Chelsea...✍🏾 Roméo Lavia | Perspectives

In this episode of Perspectives, presented by EA SPORTS FC, we sit down with Roméo Lavia, one of the most exciting young midfielders in football today and one of EA SPORTS FC 25 Future Stars.⚡ At just 21, Roméo Lavia has already made waves in the Premier League and has now been named an FC Future Star for 2025. But his journey is only getting started. 🚀Lavia isn’t just composed—he’s intelligent. 🧠 A midfield maestro with elite technical ability and the vision to dictate a game. 🎯🔥 By the time he joined Southampton in 2022, he was ready to prove himself. And prove himself he did.⚽ In his first Premier League season, he:🏆 Became a key player at just 18💎 Caught the eye of Europe’s top clubs🚀 Secured a huge £58m move to Chelsea in 2023Hype was real. The competition was fierce 👀💷 Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United all wanted him. But why did he choose Stamford Bridge? What really happened behind the scenes? 🤔We caught up with Lavia to hear the untold story:👉 Why did he switch from striker to midfield?👉 What’s the best advice he received at 14?👉 How can footballers do more for the community?👉 And what was the moment he wasn’t sure he could talk about? 🤐🎙️ This is Perspectives, with Roméo Lavia. 🎥FOLLOW RISING BALLERS 👇Instagram: @risingballersTikTok: @risingballersX: https://twitter.com/RisingBallers_?re..TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - 02:09 - Intro02:09 - 03:41 - Roméo’s reaction to last link up with Rising Ballers03:41 - 04:20 - FC Future Star 04:20 - 05:38 - Childhood and Growing Up Playing Football05:38 - 06:28 - Joining Man City at 1606:28 - 06:58 - Leaving Man City to join Southampton06:58 - 07:30 - Realising His Talent07:30 - 08:40 - Getting Scouted08:40 - 09:11 - Joining Anderlecht09:11 - 10:43 - Football Heroes10:43 - 10:52 - Playing as a striker10:52 - 11:44 - Being A Complete Midfielder11:44 - 12:20 - Turning Point In His Career12:20 - 12:47 - Premier League Debut12:47 - 13:28 - Roméo’s Chelsea FC Future Stars Picks13:28 - 15:03 - Most Challenging and Best Part About Being A Pro Footballer15:03 - 16:00 - Dreaming of Playing At This Level As A Kid16:00 - 17:23 - What Does The Future Hold For Roméo Lavia?17:23 - 18:01 - Best Advice He’s Received18:01 - 19:10 - Playing Against Cristiano Ronaldo19:10 - 19:53 - Most Challenging Part of His Career19:53 - 20:34 - Toughest Player He’s Faced20:34 - 20:50 - Roméo’s Question To The Audience20:50 - 21:12 - Outro

21 min
FEB 3

KEVIN DANSO - Welcome to Tottenham ⚽️ | Perspectives

It was announced this morning that Spurs signed talented defender, Kevin Danso from RC Lens on an initial loan with an obligation to buy for €25m. ✅Kevin’s journey has been crazy. He’s played in The Premier League, Bundesliga & Ligue 1. 🤩 He accidentally broke Mbappé’s nose at The Euros 😬 & reportedly failed a medical at AS Roma last summer due to a “heart abnormality”.For the first time on camera, Kevin addresses his medical situation and explains how he has been proven to be healthy. He talks about his journey so far and his goals for the future.Meet Tottenham’s new CB, Kevin Danso. 😎

54 min
JAN 27

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

32 min
12/29/2024

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-llHQsY FOLLOW RISING BALLERS 👇 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risingballe... TikTok: / risingballers. . X: https://twitter.com/RisingBallers_?re... Timestamps👇 00:00 - 02:25 - Intro 02:25 - 04:27 - Bayern Munich academy & getting into management 04:27 - 04:53 - Reason for getting fired from job in Munich 04:53 - 05:51 - Favourite managers growing up 05:51 - 08:26 - Early management jobs 08:26 - 09:00 - Hurzeler's current achievements 09:00 - 11:43 - How he gained promotion with FC St Pauli 11:43 - 14:10 - Brighton's recruitment strategy 14:10 - 17:18 - Fabian's database approach to the game 17:18 - 18:10 - Fabian's thoughts and feelings of the current season with Brighton 18:10 - 20:41 - How to beat Manchester City 20:41 - 22:11 - How to manage players older and with more experience 22:11 - 23:11 - Do managers need to to earn players respect? 23:11 - 23:57 - Fabian's advice to younger self 23:57 - 25:01 - Fabian's ideas with Carlos Baleba 25:01 - 26:02 - Future for Fabian 26:02 - 26:28 - Fabian's question & Outro

26 min
12/10/2024

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-gb TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@risingballers... X: https://twitter.com/RisingBallers_?re... Timestamps👇 00:00 - 02:27 - Intro 02:27 - 04:23 - Childhood and growing up 04:23 - 07:09 - Pro and Cons growing up in football with a twin brother 07:09 - 09:30 - Journey from academy to first team football 9:30-11:40 Breaking in to the first-team 11:40-12:15 Making my debut aged 16 12:15-13.23 Championship debut against Leeds 13:23-14:21 My first season in professional football 14:21-15:49 Breaking records as a teenager 15:49-16:25 Jump from academy football to first team 16:25-18:10 Staying grounded & dealing with pressure at 16 years old 18:10-19:50 Managing superstardom - Newcastle away & Alan Shearer 19:50-20:40 Staying at Fulham despite interest from huge clubs. 20:40-22:39 Second season in the first team, achieving promotion to The Prem 22:39-24:43 First season as a Premier League player 24:43-27:04 Leaving Fulham to sign for Tottenham & Pochettino 27:04-28:30 First season at Spurs & injury 28:30-31:19 Pochettino sacked & Mourinho joins Spurs 31:19-33:30 Going on loan to Hoffenheim in Germany 33:30-34:27 Returning to Spurs, Nuno Espírito Santo & getting injured 34:27-36:05 Antonio Conte becomes Spurs manager 36:05-37:48 Funny story: My first game for Antonio Conte 37:48 - 38:10 - Overcoming set backs at Tottenham 38:10 - 41:12 - Helping Tottenham qualify for UCL 41:12 - 42:29 - Great season followed by injury 42:29 - 43:57 - How to deal with injury setbacks and overcome them 43:57 - 52:24 - Third season at Spurs, another injury set back and getting released 52:24 - 53:19 - Playing with Kane and Son 53:19 - 54:14 - Returning to Fulham 54:14 - 57:03 - Current season at Fulham FC 57:03 - 59:25 - Impact of social media 59:25 - 01:00:42 - Advice to younger self 01:00:42 - 01:02:20 - Do people think you're older than you are? 01:02:20 - 01:03:22 - Plans for the future 01:03:22 - 01:03:30 - Question for RB 01:03:30 - 01:03:35 - Outro

1h 4m
11/17/2024

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 👇 FOLLOW RISING BALLERS 👇 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risingballers/?hl=en-gb TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@risingballers... X: https://twitter.com/RisingBallers_?re... 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

1h 37m
11/06/2024

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-gb TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@risingballers... X: https://twitter.com/RisingBallers_?re... Timestamps👇 00:00 - 02:27 - Intro 02:27 - 03:52 - Childhood and growing up 03:52 - 04:37 - Getting scouted for Charlton 04:37 - 05:59 - Getting scouted for Chelsea 05:59 - 07:13 - Dad and brothers influence on Football 07:13 - 07:57 - Difference between Charlton and Chelsea 07:57 - 09:42 - Chelsea academy memories 09:42 - 11:11 - Best Chelsea youth teams 11:11 - 11:58 -Standout Chelsea memories 11:58 - 13:28 - Becoming a first team Chelsea player 13:28 - 14:58 - What was Conte like? 14:58 - 16:28 - Injury problems 16:28 - 18:05 - Advice for dealing with setbacks 18:05 - 24:11 - Leverkusen Loan 24:11 - 25:20 - Being in the first XI from an early age 25:20 - 26:02 - Being youngest in the year 26:02 - 29:06 - Leaving Chelsea for Nottingham Forest 29:06 - 30:33 - Transition to Nottingham Forest 30:33 - 32:24 - Dealing with self doubt 32:24 - 33:35 - Inspirational players 33:35 - 34:52 - Most under rated player 34:52 - 35:45 - Hardest player you've played against 32:45 - 36:44 - Advice to younger self 36:44 - 38:15 - Future for Callum Hudson Odoi 38:15 - 38:38 - Outro

39 min

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Will Liverpool win the league? 👀 Ryan Gravenberch | Perspectives

Why I chose to sign for Chelsea...✍🏾 Roméo Lavia | Perspectives

KEVIN DANSO - Welcome to Tottenham ⚽️ | Perspectives

I NEARLY signed for... ✍️ 👀 Jeremie Frimpong | Perspectives

The Youngest Premier League Manager EVER 🤩 Fabian Hürzeler | Perspectives

Ryan Sessegnon: The Fulham Star Who Made History at 16 ⚡| Perspectives

How to build a £250 MILLION business & buy a football club 🤯 | Perspectives

Callum Hudson-Odoi opens up on Chelsea, Injuries & the future ⚽️ | Perspectives

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Will Liverpool win the league? 👀 Ryan Gravenberch | Perspectives

Why I chose to sign for Chelsea...✍🏾 Roméo Lavia | Perspectives

KEVIN DANSO - Welcome to Tottenham ⚽️ | Perspectives

I NEARLY signed for... ✍️ 👀 Jeremie Frimpong | Perspectives

The Youngest Premier League Manager EVER 🤩 Fabian Hürzeler | Perspectives

Ryan Sessegnon: The Fulham Star Who Made History at 16 ⚡| Perspectives

How to build a £250 MILLION business & buy a football club 🤯 | Perspectives

Callum Hudson-Odoi opens up on Chelsea, Injuries & the future ⚽️ | Perspectives

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