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Sports Journey PodcastAuthor: Christos Papadimitriou
Welcome to the Sports Journey Podcast! The destination for athletes seeking inspiration, guidance, and real-world advice from athletes and industry experts. I'm Christos, a former professional footballer turned football agent. On this channel, I interview professional athletes and industry experts in both English and German, with English subtitles included, making it accessible to a wider audience. Through these conversations, I share their inspiring journeys and hard-earned wisdom. New episode every two weeks on Sunday Join our growing community Language: en-us Genres: Sports Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Richard Windbichler: What Living on 4 Continents Taught Me About Identity & Meaning
Sunday, 15 February, 2026
In this deep and honest conversation, Richard Windbichler opens up about identity, courage, leaving comfort behind, and what football really teaches you beyond the spotlight.From starting in Scheiblingkirchen to playing 138 games in the Austrian Bundesliga, representing Austria up to U21 level, and stepping out of his comfort zone to compete on four continents — Asia, Europe, Australia, and the USA — this episode is about growth, perspective, and the unseen side of a global football journey.But this conversation goes far beyond matches and contracts.It’s about what happens when you are the foreigner.When you start over again and again.When success looks different in every country.And when you eventually return home as a different person.🎧 In this episode of the Sports Journey Podcast, we talk about:◼️ Leaving Austria Wien and stepping into the unknown◼️ Playing football across Japan, China, Australia, and the US◼️ Being “the outsider” and what that teaches you◼️ Identity shifts and belief-shattering moments◼️ The sacrifices of a nomadic football career◼️ Family, stability, and the desire to build roots◼️ Traveling the world again — this time without football◼️ Success, humility, and redefining meaning◼️ Life after professional football and shaping the next generation◼️ Faith, perspective, and creating meaning beyond sport🎧 If you enjoy thoughtful, reflective conversations about football, life abroad, identity, and what truly matters beyond trophies — this episode is for you.⚽ If you are an athlete or former athlete and you face a challenge during or after your career contact me here: https://bit.ly/45IxVWs📖 If you are an athlete, a parent of an athlete, a coach, a player representative or even someone interested in moving abroad get the "Winning Abroad" here: https://bit.ly/48wSNOh💼 If you’re an athlete or former athlete looking for financial planning, investing, and a long-term strategy, check out today’s video sponsor and book a free call here: https://www.zlatar.at/⚖️ Professional footballer in Austria? Protect your rights and your career. Become a member of the Austrian players’ union (VdF – Die Spielervereinigung) here: https://www.vdf.at/⬇️ Follow us on:Instagram - http://bit.ly/4pXKnJATik Tok - https://bit.ly/3Ss8amtLinkedin - https://bit.ly/420W3zW🎥 Leonidas Loggidis
