We sat down with José Galán, the ultimate football journeyman whose career has taken him across more than 16 countries (without counting trials!) and countless cultures. From the pitches of Spain to the far corners of Asia, the Middle East, and beyond, Galán has lived the dream in a way few others have, through adaptation, resilience, and an unshakable love and passion for the game. Just look at this list of countries: Spain, Thailand, Indonesia, Austria, Jordan, Cyprus, Romania, Finland, Andorra, Hong Kong, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Canada, Ivory Coast, Gibraltar, Italy. Wow.

We dive into the highs and lows of life on the move, the lessons he’s learned from each stop, and how football has been both his passport and his purpose. From winning trophies and rediscovering his love for the game in the Ivory Coast, to becoming friends with his idol Xavi in Qatar, José's journey is quite unbelievable.

Now, José is back in Gibraltar as a player, at 39 years old, and manager of the u-23 team. You can also find his passions with VIA Sports Experiences, creating World-class international soccer opportunities for players.

Whether you’re a fan of the beautiful game or just love stories of grit and global exploration, this episode will give you a front-row seat to a truly uncommon football life. This is The Journeyman with José Galán.

Find José on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/galanjp10/?hl=en

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1:54 The Journeyman with José Galán: The Spanish record holder for most countries played in