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

May 23, 2025

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Sergio Flores

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Mexico City, Mexico

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[email protected]

T:+52 55 5955 4413

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Boston, MA, United States

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T:+1 617 419 7017

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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:

      • 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

Don’t miss this episode on immigration, national identity, loyalty and legacy in football!

 

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Rick Lamanna

Rick Lamanna

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Toronto, Canada

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 416 504 3489

Sergio Flores

Sergio Flores

Senior Manager

Mexico City, Mexico

Email

[email protected]

T:+52 55 5955 4413

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Jake Paul Minster

Associate

Boston, MA, United States

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[email protected]

T:+1 617 419 7017

Related insights

  • From Qatar to North America - The Handoff | #FragomenFC - Ep.1
  • World Cup Match Schedule Release | #FragomenFC - Ep.1.5
  • At the Copa, the Copa America, Part 1 | #FragomenFC - Ep.2
View all insights

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  • Boston, MA

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Rick Lamanna

Rick Lamanna

Partner

Toronto, Canada

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 416 504 3489

Sergio Flores

Sergio Flores

Senior Manager

Mexico City, Mexico

Email

[email protected]

T:+52 55 5955 4413

Photo of Jake Minster

Jake Paul Minster

Associate

Boston, MA, United States

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 617 419 7017

Related insights

  • From Qatar to North America - The Handoff | #FragomenFC - Ep.1
  • World Cup Match Schedule Release | #FragomenFC - Ep.1.5
  • At the Copa, the Copa America, Part 1 | #FragomenFC - Ep.2
View all insights

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Rick Lamanna

Rick Lamanna

Partner

Toronto, Canada

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 416 504 3489

Sergio Flores

Sergio Flores

Senior Manager

Mexico City, Mexico

Email

[email protected]

T:+52 55 5955 4413

Photo of Jake Minster

Jake Paul Minster

Associate

Boston, MA, United States

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 617 419 7017

Related insights

  • From Qatar to North America - The Handoff | #FragomenFC - Ep.1
  • World Cup Match Schedule Release | #FragomenFC - Ep.1.5
  • At the Copa, the Copa America, Part 1 | #FragomenFC - Ep.2
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