In this episode of the Waterpolo Expert Talk, Spanish national team captain Felipe Perrone looks back on his extraordinary international career and shares why he is still proud every single day to be a water polo player.

Born in Brazil, Perrone found his way into water polo through his family. With only 15 years old, he made the life-changing move to Spain, leaving his parents behind to pursue his dream of becoming a professional athlete. What followed was a remarkable career across Spain, Italy, Croatia and Brazil, including one of the most legendary stations in world water polo: Pro Recco.

Together we are talking about:
- Growing up in Brazil & early inspiration through his family
- Moving alone to Europe at a very young age
- Differences between Brazilian, Spanish, Italian & Croatian water polo
- Tactical development vs. intuitive playing styles
- Playing for Pro Recco alongside the world’s best players
- Training every day at Champions League level
- The importance of education alongside a sports career
- Why water polo creates such a strong and unique community
- Leadership, responsibility & what truly defines a team captain

Perrone also reflects on the values water polo teaches for life: discipline, resilience, teamwork, accountability and balance between individual ambition and team success.

This episode is a must-listen for players, coaches, parents and anyone who wants to understand what it truly takes to survive and succeed at the highest level of international water polo.

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