Passports & Pitch Side: Footballers on the Move ⚽ Ep. 8 (Part 2) | #FragomenFC
May 23, 2025

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In Part 2 of this special episode of #FragomenFC: Passport to North America 2026, co-hosts Partner Rick Lamanna (Toronto, Canada), Senior Manager Sergio Flores (Mexico City, Mexico) and Associate Jake Paul Minster (Boston, United States) are joined by Senior Associate Tuğba Özyakup (Amsterdam, Netherlands)—an avid football fan—and Ismaïl Aissati—former Dutch U21 star who made the bold switch to represent Morocco’s National Team at the senior level.
From crossing rival lines at PSV to Ajax, to mentoring global youth talent at Ajax's academy, Ismaïl shares his personal journey across borders, clubs and national teams.
Topics include:
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- Nationality choices in international football
- Work permits, transfers and dual citizenship
- Coaching the next generation of global stars and the youth system
- The impact of immigration rules on the football
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Don’t miss this episode on immigration, national identity, loyalty and legacy in football!
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