Perspectives

Richard Kone’s story is far from ordinary. Born in Ivory Coast, at 16 years old he was made homeless. But, he turned that struggle into triumph. Representing Ivory Coast at the homeless world cup and making a name for himself. From the streets of Ivory Coast to England. His journey has been anything but ordinary. Football wasn't just a game, it was survival. Kone moved to England and scored over 1...

A footballer whose name became synonymous with scandal, a life derailed by a fateful mistake. This is Moses Swaibu - once a rising star, a player tipped for greatness in the football league. But his world came crashing down when he got involved with the Chinese mafia and caught in a match-fixing scandal that led to a 16-month prison sentence. In the blink of an eye, he went from being a player wit...

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 Intro02:00 How Football Started for Him03:26 Family Background in Football03:50 Anderlecht Academy04:49 Big Clubs’ Interest in Signing Him07:10 Why Did He Choose Chelsea?09:50 Challenges Moving Country11...

One of Europe’s most wanted defenders - composed beyond his years, sharp in the tackle and always a step ahead. Still a teenager, but already a leader at the back. At Lille, he made his debut at just 16, growing into one of Ligue 1’s standout centre-backs. From Northern France, to Manchester United, the spotlight followed. And in the Europa League, he marked his arrival with his first goal against...

One of African football's brightest young talents - just four league games at Atalanta was enough to catch the eye of Europe’s elite. Composed, quick, instinctive - Manchester United moved fast. The road since hasn’t always been smooth, but it’s never been quiet. A standout loan at Sunderland reignited the buzz. And this season, a 12-minute hat-trick against Southampton lit it all up again. Fo...

For 15 years, Brandon Ashton was more than just Manchester City’s kit man: he was part of the fabric of the club. A key figure surrounded by world-class players, a trusted presence in the dressing room and the heartbeat of a squad that made history. From the chaotic early days of the Abu Dhabi takeover, to the club’s first-ever Premier League title… from witnessing the highs of a historic treble t...

🎙️ 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 n...

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 Graven...

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....

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 tim...

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...

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 Engli...

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...

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, tur...

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 Ball...

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...

Meet 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 f...

Join 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 Un...

There’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...

Originally 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 a...

Endrick has one of the craziest transfer stories we’ve seen in recent years. 😮 He caught the attention of the world at just 15 years old whilst playing for Palmeiras. 🌍 Instantly, reports of a new wonderkid emerging in Brazil began to excite football fans around the world. 🤩Within a few months, it was announced that Real Madrid had agreed a transfer deal to sign Endrick on his 18th birthday. 🤯...

Last season, Nathan Tella had the best year of his career at Bayer Leverkusen. Playing for Xabi Alonso, he was part of the first Bundesliga team to go an entire season without losing a game. Leverkusen won their first ever Bundesliga title, ending Bayern’s 11 year winning streak. They made history, and Nathan played a big part in that. He’s had a great season, but his journey has been far from eas...

Once regarded as one of the Premier League’s brightest young talents, it’s safe to say Saido Berahino’s career did not go to plan. 😔 The media told a clichéd tale of an unprofessional young footballer who let fame and money get to his head. But there’s more than meets the eye with Saido. 👀Saido tell us about growing up on the streets of war-torn Burundi, losing his father and moving to the UK al...

Every football fan in the world knows the transfer guru Fabrizio Romano. With over 50 million followers on social media, he is the most influential football journalist ever 🤩 Fabrizio sat down with Rising Ballers for a rare, exclusive interview to reveal exactly how he has managed to become one of the biggest names in football ⚽️He tells us all about what really happens behind the scenes in the...

Theo Walcott, a legend of English football ⚽️, joined us at #PlayStationHouse, where the worlds of football and gaming collide, to celebrate the UEFA Champions League final in London at the weekend 🏆. From his beginnings at Southampton to his outstanding career at Arsenal and beyond, Theo shared fascinating stories and insights. FOLLOW RISING BALLERS 👇Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rising...