What It’s Like to Defend Messi & Ronaldo and Play Pro for 18 Years | Adrian Mariappa Ep. 114 (4K)

Adrian Mariappa is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League Two club Salford City. He also represents the Jamaica national team.
You can find Adrian on Instagram here:
/ mapps_6
We thank him for his time! :)
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About Me:
Name: Eric Friedlander (Ric, Ricky)
Age: 28
Nationality: USA
Job: Professional Soccer Player & High-Performance Coach for Elite Footballers
Current Team: FS Leevon (Latvia)
Last Team: FSV Lückenwalde (Germany)
Previous Teams: Nyköpings BIS (Division 1-Sweden), FSV Lückenwalde (German Oberliga), Eintracht Bamberg (German Oberliga)
Position: RB/LB/CDM
College: University at Buffalo (one year)
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00:00 Start
01:08 Introducing Adrian
03:44 The Best Footballers Adrian Looked Up To
05:02 Adrian's Secret To Making It Through The English System
10:55 How To Maintain Motivation And Discipline While Trying To Go Pro
19:13 The Key To Performing Your Best On The Pitch
23:15 The Mentality You Need When You're On The Bench
27:46 Playing Against Ronaldo In The Premier League
38:35 Strategies To Reclaim Your Position On The Field
44:08 Adrian's Experiences At Watford
49:29 How To Excel On The Pitch As A Short Centre-back
53:17 Adrian's Run Of 113 Consecutive League Appearances
57:27 Playing In The Premier League For Reading & Crystal Palace
1:04:59 How To Maintain Match Fitness During Solo Training
1:10:07 Adrian's Return To Watford
1:14:01 Playing For Bristol City During The COVID Era
1:15:50 Adrian's Successes In Australia
1:17:54 How The A-League Compares To Other National Football Leagues
1:21:29 Pros & Cons Of Promotion and Relegation
1:23:49 Adrian's Time At Burton Albion, And Salford City
1:26:25 The Daily Habits Of A Professional Footballer
1:29:56 Defending Messi As A Jamaican International Player
1:33:24 Quick Fire Questions