From Homeless, to League 1 Player of the Year: The REAL Story of RICHARD KONE

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Perspectives

Rising Ballers

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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.

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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.

Football

Sports

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From Homeless, to League 1 Player of the Year: The REAL Story of RICHARD KONE | Perspectives

Perspectives

39 minutes 32 seconds

2 months ago

From Homeless, to League 1 Player of the Year: The REAL Story of RICHARD KONE | 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 100 goals in the ninth tier of English football, catching the eyes of professional clubs. Then he achieved his dream of becoming a professional footballer after signing for Wycombe.From his debut goal in the EFL Trophy to a record breaking nine minute hat trick, Kone’s rise has been electric. League One player of the season. Young player of the season. A name on everyone's lips. Kone has just signed for QPR and will surely light up the championship this season.This isn't just a football story. It's about persistence. It's about seizing the moment. It's about never letting go of the dream. For Perspectives on Rising Ballers, this is Richard Kone.This episode was recorded before Kone’s move to QPR on 13.08.25FOLLOW RISING BALLERS 👇Instagram: / risingballe. .TikTok: / risingballers. .X: https://twitter.com/RisingBallers_?re...0:00 Intro2:07 Growing Up in Ivory Coast4:12 Homeless World Cup5:23 Partnering with Skechers8:17 Moving to the UK & First Impressions9:42 Non-League Beginnings10:57 Goalscoring in Debut Season12:15 Scoring 40+ Goals in a Season13:31 Advice for Young Strikers15:57 Experience of Trials With Pro Clubs17:44 Frustrations & Dealing with Setbacks19:09 Learning Things About Himself20:19 Trial at Wycombe22:55 Wycombe’s Faith in Him23:48 Signing Pro Terms25:55 Making His Debut26:54 What Does A Match Day Feel Like28:08 First Hattrick30:30 Culture at Wycombe31:06 Signing an Extension32:00 Making the Dream Bigger33:00 Winning League 1 Player of the Year34:58 Playing For His Country36:25 Advice to All Young Athletes38:47 Targets For This Season