HECTOR BELLERIN on choosing your values wisely | High Performance Podcast

[@kingaufswag]

Hector Bellerin is a one in a million type of footballer. If we had more footballers like him unafraid of speaking their minds and actually had respect as human being first and foremost I think football would be a better game

[@DrVaSeech]

Honest interview. I always had a soft spot for Hector Bellerin. People often forget he's been one of our better RBs in the Arsenal's Emirates Era and has acquired good offensive stats to even rival Sagna who was an Arsenal stalwart. Some might say he's not exactly a High-Performance guest of the quintessential aspect w.r.t individual and team accolades but I believe he contributes deep insight into an emerging school of thought in which offers resonance and relatability with a millennial audience. Yes, High Performance deals with results and awards of prestige but I believe High Performance is maximising your potential - physically, mentally, socially, spiritually and emotionally. Seems like a genuine and emotionally intelligent guy. I'm sure he facilitates a lot of harmony and cohesion in a dressing room. I hope he can still propel himself to the next level we thought he could've achieved when he initially joined the team and I still believe he has the time to prove one or two doubters wrong...with or without Arsenal. I think you have it in you to be a very good player still. I've seen enough good performances to convince me of that. Nice hearing from you, Hector. One of your fans from Trinidad and Tobago. All the best bro! Hopefully we cross paths one day. Again, thanks Jake & Damian for being good hosts, conversationalists and for the neutral Arsenal content! One of y’all biggest fans from Trini 🇹🇹

[@IAmConorr]

I really enjoy listening to Hector. I’m going to be a father in a few months and since I found that out I’ve been listening to these podcasts to not only better myself, but to pick up some cultural attributes I can pass onto my son. The piece about a child coming off the pitch after a game and the first question to ask is “did you enjoy that?” rather than “did you win?” is something that will stick with me for years to come. I often battle with the idea in my head that I don’t want to be a pushy parent but at the same time I want my son to have desire and drive to be better and I think that is the lesson I’ve taken from this podcast… Make winning a product of enjoying something first… Rather defining the enjoyment coming from only winning. Completely changed my outlook

[@officialdeanseda]

Hector Bellerin is really impressive. To be doing what he does in addition to playing football is admirable. And I'm an Arsenal supporter, so that makes him even more amazing haha!

[@llaker]

Say what you will about the player, but Bellerin is a phenomenal person, a true and full human of incredible character and principle, and I'm so proud to have had him and his character at our club.

[@joshuagaillard4310]

I really appreciated this conversation.

[@FriscoMelt8o]

The working out your purpose part is so important for sport but for life in general.

[@jhewitthunt]

Interesting episode. In the interest of total honesty (that many people say is important, including Hector himself as his 1st rule), some of this will annoy some people. I'm not saying it to annoy, but the alternative is for people to not air counter views, and we all live in a world where we think everyone agrees with each other, which isn't the case. What I really like about Hector is his "I don't care" honesty. The fact that he does things "his" way, unbothered what others think, is great. We have too many sheep being influenced by all sorts of rubbish. So for him to be like he is impresses me. Now for the bad bit. IMHO Hector is a decent player, but not top player. You've had absolute top players on this pod. Rio, Frank, van persie etc.. And genuine great olympians. They all want one thing - to win. End of. Happyness is secondary. That's where Hector sounds a bit odd. He said as long as the team are happy, they will do well. Tell that to the players in the great teams of the past (and present). Happyness is a nice side effect. But if they're main goal was to be happy, they wouldn't win much. Stephen Hendry was probably the most extreme example, admitting his marriage struggled because of his single mindedness. That's what the very best do. And that's why they are true high performers..... 👍

[@vengefulhero]

People really want everyone to be a one dimensional. And then try to belittle those who be multifaceted.

[@patrickscottwalsh]

Love that about Bellerin - he very honest about his problems and how he has grown as a person. Also, tucks in his shirt into the shorts worn higher up. Great stuff.

[@andrewkabugo2836]

Learnt a lot from this hearing from his perspective. Brilliant interview 🤌🏾

[@Deathhead68]

Hector really helped me smash through my cognitive dissonance into going vegan. He's had so many problems with injury so maybe wasn't the best after his ACL, but he's defo a great guy.

[@goyonman9655]

He helped me not to go vegan

[@Deathhead68]

@@goyonman9655 peak comedy

[@itnoked]

"...maybe they don't share the same views, but they accept the fact that someone else does." If more ppl in society understood this/lived this way, we would be in a much better place.

[@conoraho7978]

Great conversation, top man Hector.

[@timmy3423ify]

In a world of Erms, of course and obviously this footballer speaks so well

[@pendafen7405]

His English is ridiculously good. Puts native speakers to shame.

[@juanjose0917]

what a guy, Hector ❤️🤍

[@Zetzinho.]

Hector really is a role model in all aspects of life. I love him and everything he embodies. I was him for halloween this year!

[@percymuganza4224]

Really loved this one

[@Vanoual]

Yeeeeees finally ! I don't even like soccer that much but the person is inspiring

[@ivanbenisscott]

Top podcast boys

[@CROsigliere]

Love from Scotland to Bellerin

[@conoraho7978]

Wisdom 🌳

[@kobyjaid8099]

Good stuff

[@MAA_02]

I don’t particularly rate Hector as a player, I think he’s not the same player that burst onto the scene whether it’s coz of lack of rest or injuries. But I fully respect him as a person, he’s always honest, speaking out on important matters

[@samago1994]

Arsenal broke him, we should never have gone into full seasons with no back up rights back and putting such a load on his body as youngster

[@score1015]

People forget that football is ultimately a game, it must be ENJOYED for you to perform well. I used to be obsessed with the game SO BADLY all throughout high school, it was all I thought about and I was constantly training and always playing the sport. Yet, I was absolute garbage when you threw me in a competitive environment because I was so obsessed with my performance, criticizing every single minuscule detail. Now I don't get as much time to play the sport as an adult, I'm nowhere near as technical as I used to be, yet I perform on a far better level with so much more composure as now I actually have fun when I play. Being obsessed with the sport isn't the answer to performing well. You need time away from the sport to be able to enjoy it otherwise you begin to dislike your own profession and your own interests become your demise.

[@yonh5350]

Clive brought me here

[@london8615]

Would love him back at Arsenal

[@o212]

20:03 we live in a judgemental world, it will never change

[@aransingh9140]

Such a shame you can have this many high profile guests on a podcast and have so little views. Guaranteed you get a better host than JH and you'll see the views sky rocket.

[@aransingh9140]

@@tanthemusicman3495 lmao just when I thought there couldn't be a KZbin channel worse than this. I saw yours hahahaahahhaah focus on getting some views lad you ain't got time to be replying to my comments lmao

[@sebastianwaizenegger7387]

High performance is not a phrase I'd associate with Bellerin

[@oseijulien]

Relax bruhhhhhhh 🤣🤣

[@Claudiosrevengee]

ID on his shirt?

[@JEMFM]

I wonder if there's a link between Bellerin's veganism and his dip in form. I know people who felt an incredible boost at first, then a slow decline in energy and drive. Nothing against veganism, it just may not be conducive to a successful long term career as a professional athlete.

[@sauravthegreatestpot]

Bellerin was always an average player - his crossing and dribbling were always inconsistent, he could give the ball away cheaply always and while defending his positioning was never great but his pace got him out of trouble. His pace has diminished with injuries and the other aspects of his game haven't improved. Not necessarily sure it is to do with veganism; Djokovic for example has been plant based for a decade almost and he's still winning grand slams at 34.

[@TheBanguras]

Bellerin has been good this season.

[@IvarTheBoneless101]

I think the problem with veganism is associating it with improved performance. What’s to say Djokovic would not be even better with a different diet? Should follow the science of different diets effect on performance in regulated trials over anecdotal feelings of athletes that are not quantifiable. With that in mind, there’s plenty of negatives and not many positives, but it can be done without major impact on performance as long certain nutrients are supplemented.

[@rickflose]

@@TheBanguras no

[@pendafen7405]

Wonder if it's more to do with his testosterone levels? Back in the day, Jamie Redknapp had a similar trajectory, and it turned out that low T was partially responsible for his constant injuries and lack of stamina.

[@suryac850]

How can you put High Performance and Arsenal in a single sentence.

[@oseijulien]

🤣🤣🤣 chill bro

[@rickflose]

Chelsea

[@suryac850]

haha, just for joke

[@islooboyrashid5927]

Johnny Depp lookalike anyone? Johnny would be better at football probably.

[@milkiasbirhane5942]

Interesting, but bellerin you don need to perform on the pitch and have a winning mentality, which I don’t see

[@momughal3284]

to bad he can't perform on the pitch

[@jjs5730]

Bellerin hasn't been good since 2016 wtf is he on?

[@lukingforabettername]

The foul throws alone

[@winnersclub6836]

High performance is not on your list.

[@SuperGamingBeast1]

take note from your own username ^

[@winnersclub6836]

@@SuperGamingBeast1 behave son. As an arsenal fan he has no right to discuss high performance when his performance is dreadful. So take not & say nothing

[@TheBanguras]

@@winnersclub6836 Dude. You Arsenal fans are clueless. Arsenal have been really good defensively this season and Bellerin has been a big part of that. Problem with Arsenal fans is that they give praise to players who has not been good enough like Saka, Partey, Gabriel, Auba etc. They playing on crucial positions and dont have delivered consistent therefore Arsenal ending up in 8th place. Ps. Yeah I know Saka is young but you cant use that as an excuse if you want to be in top 4. You are Arsenal FC.

[@winnersclub6836]

@@TheBanguras Hector has been the poorest defender in our whole team. He is not good enough anymore, unfortunately his injurys have dropped his confidence. He is a championship player now

[@TheBanguras]

@@winnersclub6836 Arsenal had the 3rd best defence in the whole prem. Bellerin played more in that back four than any other defender I think. Arsenal problem espicially in the start of the season was the offensive payers. Pepe, Willock, Auba(!), Laca, Willian etc who did NOT deliver. If Bellerin and Xhaka leaves the club who will you Arsenal fans scapegoat when you still finnish 8th place?

[@abdulrahmanissa4454]

“Alexis is an amazing player. One of the best in the Premier League for sure but he is a player who always wants to win. He demands from everyone, sometimes it can be too much. “ - Hector Bellerin Was bringing him on here some kind of accident ? Genuinely worst player I’ve ever seen play for Arsenal. Maybe he was meant to go on the “Low performance Podcast”😂😂

[@christiangaetano6155]

clearly never seen squilaci/silvestre CB pairing. jog on

[@flyaway6671]

Bloody hell does he know how to say a lot without saying anything of real substance. We can't learn anything from this 26 year old who is not really an exceptional person.

[@MjolnirMarks]

Hector, what are your opinions that are so different and hard to accept? Your views and opinions aren’t very exceptional. Your youth and upbringing is interesting, but it’s not clear what makes you so unique. I’m not sure why you keep talking up yourself as a countercultural icon. It’s not 1990, and David Beckham has already come and gone.

[@rickflose]

Does he have no shame ? He needs to read the room in general, not literally

[@Motivation2024YesYouCan]

Sums up Bellerin lol high performance podcast and the guy is just on about purpose destiny etc. Guy should be a pastor not a right back for Arsenal lol

[@alichowdhury3545]

This is the most boring podcast iv heard in this channel, nodding off after 10mins! Does he even know what he is saying ,none of it makes sense and just sounds soo boring... He needs some love..

[@TheAcdcnz]

I honestly think you just might be thick mate.

[@alichowdhury3545]

@@TheAcdcnz looking at the channels you subscribe to looks like your the thick 1 mate..

[@Y0utubeIsFuckingHomo]

Hector Bellerin and high performance don't belong in the same sentence.

[@floydthangwane5763]

This twat must focus on modelling, fashion and the environment... His tru passions! He's been an appalling baller over the last 3 years!

[@abdirahindahir4614]

If Hector played like he talks he would have won a Ballondor. This guy knows nothing from high performance and he better suited fashion or planting 🌲 trees.

[@kalinkakid]

Bellerin 🙄 such a boring guy

[@rajangill3048]

If your going to have a podcast with high performance especially with an athlete, try having someone who has actually won something. Looks like you guys are having trouble finding guests, don't compromise what your podcast is just to have someone on. You guys started off strong but are slowly losing me!

[@rolyat093]

You’re a genius aren’t you