Perspectives

• From the streets of Ghana to The Prem 🇬🇭 Mohammed Kudus | Perspectives

  🎙️ In this episode of Perspectives, we sit down with Mohammed Kudus—one of the most electrifying attacking midfielders in world football.A dynamic playmaker with elite dribbling, explosive pace, and a lethal eye for goal. 🎯We caught up with Kudus at the launch of the brand new Skechers Electrum Pack, to talk about his journey—his rise from the streets of Ghana to the Premier League, and what’s next for one of football’s brightest stars.🔥 Kudus’ journey began in the streets of Ghana⚽He then moved to FC Nordsjælland where he continued to develop🏆 After this he joined Ajax’s world renowned setup where he won Back-to-back Eredivisie titles, The KNVB Cup and more🌟 He developed A reputation as one of the most exciting young attackers in Europe.The world took notice. The hype was real. 🚀💷 In 2023, West Ham United came calling, securing his signature for £38 million—a move that took his career to the next level. And in the Premier League, he’s proving his class week in, week out. 🔥 For the first time, he shares the untold story:👉 What was it like growing up in the ghetto in Ghana?👉 How he overcame the biggest setback in his career👉 How did he adapt to the intensity of the Premier League?⚡ Now 23, Kudus is a key player for West Ham and a standout for Ghana’s Black Stars, with ambitions of reaching the very top. 🚀🎥 This is Perspectives, with Mohammed Kudus. 🎙️Listen to the podcast below 👇FOLLOW RISING BALLERS 👇Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risingballe...TikTok: / risingballers. .X: https://twitter.com/RisingBallers_?re...Timestamps:00:00 - 01:38 - Intro01:38 - 03:44 - Childhood and Growing up in Ghana03:44 - 04:08 - New Skechers Electrum Boots04:08 - 04:38 - How comfortable are Skechers boots?04:38 - 06:00 - The journey from Ghana to Europe06:00 - 07:40 - Signing for FC Nordsjælland07:40 - 08:11 - Experience at FC Nordsjælland08:11 - 09:07 - Signing for Ajax09:07 - 10:09 - Experience at Ajax10:09 - 12:04 - Kudus best Season at Ajax12:04 - 12:33 - Signing for West Ham12:33 - 13:29 - Transitioning to the Premier League13:29 - 14:21 - Why Skechers?14:21 - 15:12 - From the streets in Ghana to the Premier League15:12 - 17:51 - Biggest setback 17:51 - 19:02 - First international call up19:02 - 19:48 - Representing Ghana at the World Cup19:48 - 20:46 - Realising how far he has come20:46 - 21:26 - Best player played against21:26 - 21:58 - Best player played with21:58 - 22:18 - Football idols growing up22:18 - 22:51 - Toughest thing about being a footballer22:51 - 23:02 - Best thing about being a footballer23:02 - 23:24 - Favourite footballing memory23:24 - 23:32 - What is the competition you want to win most?23:32 - 25:26 - Advice to younger self25:26 - 25:59 - What would you change about the football industry?25:59 - 26:42 - How important is family to you?26:42 - 27:58 - The future?27:58 - 28:18 - Biggest mistake28:18 - 28:36 - Question for Audience28:36 - 28:50 - Outro

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• 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/FFKFwgsenGAFOLLOW RISING BALLERS 👇Instagram:  @risingballersTikTok: @risingballersX: https://twitter.com/RisingBallers_?re..TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - 01:57 - Intro01:57 - 03:00 - Childhood and Growing Up Playing Football03:00 - 03:33 - Standing out as a young footballer03:33 - 04:10 - Getting scouted for Ajax04:10 - 04:49 - Gravenberch’s opinions on the iconic Adidas F50’s04:49 - 05:44 - Ajax academy memories05:44 - 06:33 - Ajax Principals06:33 - 07:45 - Joining Bayern Munich07:45 - 08:18 - Signing for Liverpool08:18 - 08:36 - Why is Klopp such a great manager?08:36 - 09:26 - Transitioning to the Premiere League09:26 - 09:56 - How is Arne Slot as a manager?09:56 - 10:31 - Playing as a 6 instead of an 810:31 - 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 self12:52 - 13:25 - What does the future hold for Gravenberch13:25 - 13:50 - Advice to young footballers?13:50 - 14:11 - Outro

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• 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

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• 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. 😎

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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

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