The Beyond Football Podcast

About The Beyond Football Podcast

Welcome to the beyond football podcast! This is a platform where Daniel Jinadu and other footballers, football professionals and ex- professionals discuss the journey and behind the scenes of being a footballer. Their highs and their lows, their struggles as well as their successes. It’ll also be giving you an insight into who these footballers are Beyond Football. Raising an awareness of the importance of having an identity beyond the game. Our Mission is to ensure every player has a second Plan A, creating an Identity Beyond Football that is beneficial, necessary, and possible.

Publisher

Beyond Football®️

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Feb 2021

Latest episode

14 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

45 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Jan 2026

   Yinka Tomori: The Role Parents Play in Preparing Footballers for Life Beyond the Game

   In this powerful episode of the Beyond Football Podcast, Daniel Jinadu sits down with Yinka Tomori — ACCA Chartered Accountant and father of England & AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori. This conversation goes beyond football. Yinka shares lived experience on: • The responsibility parents have in shaping a child’s future • Why financial education, structure and vision start at home • How faith, values and character underpin long-term success • Why preparing for life beyond football strengthens — not distracts from — the dream This episode is essential listening for: • Parents of young footballers • Academy and aspiring players • Coaches, educators and support staff • Anyone involved in the football journey Beyond Football exists to help players build identity, resilience and opportunity alongside their sporting ambitions. 🎙️ Listen now on all platforms 🔔 FOLLOW for more honest conversations around life, identity and purpose beyond sport. _________________ The Beyond Football Podcast PART OF EUROPES #1 SPORT SOCIAL PODCAST NETWORK 🎙️ Daniel Jinadu 👨💻 beyond-football.uk AVAILBLE ON YOUTUBE, SPOTIFY, APPLE PODCASTS AND MOST MAJOR PLATFORMS! 🎙️ SEARCH 'THE BEYOND FOOTBALL PODCAST' FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: ⁠https://linktr.ee/BeyondFootballPodcast⁠ CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE 👨🏾💻 ➡️ https://www.beyond-football.uk OUR MISSION: To ensure every player has a second Plan A, creating an Identity Beyond Football™️ that is beneficial, necessary, and possible. #BeyondFootball™️ TAGS: Beyond Football Football Parents Life Beyond Football Player Development Academy Football Football Podcast Fikayo Tomori Yinka Tomori Financial Education for Athletes Faith and Football Football Careers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2. 

   3 Sept 2025

   Finding Your Identity: YOU ARE More Than Just a Footballer | Beyond Football Podcast | #QUESTIONS

   In this episode of the Beyond Football podcast, we explore the vital question: "Who are you beyond football?" Kicking off with light-hearted banter on a summer day, we launch our new segment, "Questions: Who Are You Beyond Football?" aimed at helping players, parents, and coaches reflect on life off the pitch. We debate nature versus nurture in success, citing icons like Ronaldo and Messi to highlight the blend of talent and hard work. Then, we address life after contract loss, sharing personal insights on resilience, mental health, and the importance of celebrating progress despite setbacks. Later, we tackle losing passion for the game, normalizing this experience and encouraging exploration of interests beyond football. We challenge the idea that passion must be constant and promote finding a balanced motivation. Throughout, we stress community and support, inviting listeners to engage as we help redefine identity beyond athletic achievement. Join us for this candid conversation and be part of the Beyond Football movement—reflect, connect, and grow. Don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe, and share. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ-nwR5edMODelU3OsaVTNA/join ⬇️ REMEMBER TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE TO US ON SPOTIFY HERE ⬇️ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondfootball/subscribe REMEMBER TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE! TIMESTAMPS ⬇️ 00:00:00 - Introduction and Warm Weather Banter 00:01:25 - Does University Prepare You for Life? 00:02:28 - New Segment: Questions - Who Are You Beyond Football? 00:03:15 - The Importance of Asking Questions 00:04:56 - Nature vs. Nurture: What Makes Successful People? 00:06:34 - Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Lionel Messi: Nature vs. Nurture Debate 00:08:48 - The Role of Environment in Athletic Development 00:10:18 - Academy Systems and Individual Development 00:12:22 - Equity vs. Equality in Athletic Training 00:16:09 - Rebuilding Life After Being Out of Contract 00:19:02 - Self-Discovery and Moving Forward 00:22:08 - Addressing Emotions and Mental Health 00:25:44 - Celebrating Achievements and Small Wins 00:29:08 - Finding Hope After Setbacks 00:30:00 - The Importance of Self-Reflection 00:32:39 - Exploring Passions Beyond Football 00:35:13 - Losing Love for the Game: A Common Struggle 00:40:35 - Understanding the Job Aspect of Football 00:45:00 - Emotional Check-In: Where Do You Stand? 00:46:20 - Conclusion and Call to Action The Beyond Football Podcast PART OF EUROPES #1 SPORT SOCIAL PODCAST NETWORK 🧠 Insight to the journeys of Ballers 🚀 Having an Identity Beyond Football®️ 🎙️ @daniel.jinadu @tobisho_ 👨💻 @beyondfootball.uk AVAILBLE ON YOUTUBE, SPOTIFY, APPLE PODCASTS AND MOST MAJOR PLATFORMS! 🎙️ SEARCH 'THE BEYOND FOOTBALL PODCAST' FOLLOW MY SOCIALS: ➡️Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/daniel.jinadu/?hl=en ➡️Twitter // https://twitter.com/danieljinadu1 ➡️TikTok // https://vm.tiktok.com/ZS3d6QXF/ CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE 👨🏾💻 ➡️https://www.beyond-football.uk OUR MISSION: To ensure every player has a second Plan A, creating an Identity Beyond Football™️ that is beneficial, necessary, and possible. #BeyondFootball™️ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3. 

   2 Aug 2025

   The Hidden Struggles of Footballers: Insecurity, Identity, and Opportunity | Beyond Football Podcast

   Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ-nwR5edMODelU3OsaVTNA/join 🎙️ New Episode: Life Beyond the Game ft. Guerin Luther In this episode of the Beyond Football Podcast, we sit down with Guerin Luther, an academy footballer turned corporate and social media professional, whose journey is a powerful reminder that your identity must go beyond the pitch. From chasing his dream at Manchester United to navigating rejection, pressure, and identity loss, Guerin shares real insights into the emotional highs and lows of the football world. He opens up about: ⚽ The reality of football’s unpredictability 🧠 The emotional toll of rejection and comparison 👨👧👦 The power of connections and the "father-son" effect in the game 🛣️ Why *range*, resilience, and reinvention are crucial 🚀 How he’s now building impact through business and influence Whether you're a player, coach, or someone navigating life transitions, Guerin's story is one of resilience, passion, and purpose beyond the game. 🎧 Now streaming on all major platforms. #BeyondFootball #FootballIdentity #LifeAfterSport #GuerinLuther #AcademyLife #PlayerJourney #Resilience #FootballPodcast #SecondPlanA #MoreThanAnAthlete #FootballLife ⬇️ REMEMBER TO LIKE & SUBSCRIBE TO US ON SPOTIFY HERE ⬇️ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondfootball/subscribe The Beyond Football Podcast PART OF EUROPES #1 SPORT SOCIAL PODCAST NETWORK 🧠 Insight to the journeys of Ballers 🚀 Having an Identity Beyond Football®️ 🎙️ @daniel.jinadu @tobisho_ 👨💻 @beyondfootball.uk AVAILBLE ON YOUTUBE, SPOTIFY, APPLE PODCASTS AND MOST MAJOR PLATFORMS! 🎙️ SEARCH 'THE BEYOND FOOTBALL PODCAST' FOLLOW MY SOCIALS: ➡️Instagram // https://www.instagram.com/daniel.jinadu/?hl=en ➡️Twitter // https://twitter.com/danieljinadu1 ➡️TikTok // https://vm.tiktok.com/ZS3d6QXF/ CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE 👨🏾💻 ➡️https://www.beyondfootball.uk OUR MISSION: To ensure every player has a second Plan A, creating an Identity Beyond Football™️ that is beneficial, necessary, and possible. #BeyondFootball™️ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Spotify

4.9 / 5

24 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 54 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

61

Social presence

94

YouTube

0

Engagement

71

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