Episode 74 with Aaron Calver
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In this week’s episode, we speak to professional footballer and current Daejeon Hana Citizen centre-back, Aaron Calver. We discuss Aaron’s football beginnings in Australia, his transition to the K-League (and how the two compare) as well as cultural differences between the two countries/leagues. We also get into his time at both Gwangju (where he won the league) and current team, Daejeon, his future plans and national team aspirations and the competitiveness of European football compared to Asia. There are also bits and pieces about mental health awareness (or the lack of in Korea), positive experiences in Korea and playing against one Jesse Lingard. As always, something for everyone. Get on it.
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