Maarten Paes is the goalkeeper for FC Dallas of Major League Soccer, who notched his 100th MLS start in the 2025 season. Born in the Netherlands, he was called up to the Indonesian National Team to compete for a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Beyond the pitch, Maarten is an incredibly curious individual with a range of passions and knowledge bases, which he shares in this episode.
In this episode, Maarten discusses:
- What it takes to make 100 MLS starts, his approachto consistency and how he trains his ability to concentrate as a goalkeeper;
- The role meditation has played in his life and what his practice entails;
- The player he doesn’t want to see coming down the pitch and what goes through his mind when said player is making his way to shoot;
- His growing investment portfolio, including details about recent private equity deals;
- What he wishes he knew younger athletes knew about investing; and
- How as an active goalkeeper he is preparing for life after the game.
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