Building Bridges is published by Geuren & Kleuren Media

Former professional footballers Edson Braafheid and Gianni Zuiverloon build bridges within the sports world by talking to football professionals about life lessons on and off the field. Season three is published by Geuren & Kleuren Media.

Immerse yourself in the world of sports, success and personal growth with "Building Bridges", the podcast where former professional footballers Edson Braafheid and Gianni Zuiverloon talk to athletes and high-performers. From overcoming obstacles to celebrating achievements, each episode is a journey filled with inspiring stories and valuable insights. Dive into these vibrant conversations and discover how together we are building a greater understanding of the human experience in the world of elite sports and beyond.

In season three, the hosts talk to a special selection of guests: Ronald de Boer, Nigel de Jong, Diego Bieseswar, Calvin Jong a Pin, Ron Vlaar, Jeremain Lens, Bruno Martins Indi and Pascal Jansen.

S03E01 | Ronald de Boer about his youth at Ajax, his wonderful period at Barcelona and challenges in his private life

In the new season of Building Bridges, Gianni Zuiverloon and Edson Braafheid interview Ronald de Boer. The former Dutch international grew up at Ajax and matured in Barcelona and has become a much sought-after football analyst after his career.

No one seems to be more carefree in life than he is. In any case, more carefree than his twin brother Frank, who did become a trainer and has a few more wrinkles.

But how exactly did he manage to do it all at home, living and playing football in Barcelona, Scotland and the Middle East, competing with the world's best and at the same time being a good father of six children?

The pleaser Ronald de Boer sometimes asks himself if he could have come further if he had been more selfish. And those seven knee injuries, how do you mentally overcome that?