“I earned so much great input from the other guys" - Unai Biel
🎙️ New Episode Out Now – Waterpolo Expert Talk Podcast
In our latest episode, we welcome Unai Biel, one of the rising stars of international water polo and the MVP of the 2025 World Cup Final between Spain and Greece! 🏆🇪🇸🇬🇷
We dive into Unai's journey from a six-year-old swimmer in the Barcelona area to becoming a key player for CN Atlètic-Barceloneta, Spain’s powerhouse club. How did it feel for a young talent to join such a prestigious team? Was it overwhelming—or just the push he needed to grow?
💬 “I earned so much great input from the other guys,” Unai shares, giving us insight into Spain’s unique water polo philosophy—where experienced players take young athletes under their wing.
Now, the tables have turned: Unai is becoming that kind of mentor himself. Curious to know who helped shape his early career? Or who his personal water polo idols were growing up? 👀
We also explore the cultural clash—and harmony—of growing up in a region where football is a religion and FC Barcelona looms large, yet water polo quietly thrives in its own stronghold.
🌊 Whether you're a fan of the sport or just discovering water polo, this episode offers inspiration, personal stories, and a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to become one of the best.
👉 Tune in now to hear Unai’s story, his challenges, his victories, and what the future holds for him—and for Spanish water polo.
🎧 Available wherever you get your podcasts.