Asmir Begović joins Ryan for a proper sit-down on everything from growing up in war-torn Bosnia to playing in the Premier League and representing his country at a World Cup. They chat about the mentality it takes to make it at the top, what goes on behind the scenes in dressing rooms, and why Asmir isn’t afraid to speak his mind on modern football. Enjoy Gang!

Asmir Socials:

https://www.instagram.com/asmir1/

https://www.instagram.com/ab1gk/

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Career Reflection

01:54 Personal Life and Early Challenges

06:46 Journey to Becoming a Professional Goalkeeper

10:15 First Professional Contract and Early Career

13:05 Establishing in the Premier League

19:34 Stoke City and Record-Breaking Goal

24:03 Chelsea and Winning the Premier League

30:53 Bournemouth and Loan to AC Milan

36:00 Reflecting on Chelsea and Moving to Everton

36:45 Joining Everton and Working with Jordan Pickford

39:07 Challenges at Everton and Relegation Battles

41:19 Transition to Queens Park Rangers

43:32 The Joys and Challenges of Being a Goalkeeper

49:14 Starting AB1 GK and Giving Back to the Community

57:21 International Career and Playing for Bosnia

01:07:41 Quick Fire Questions and Reflections