She left Brazil without speaking English. First time playing on grass at 14. No roadmap, no safety net. Years later, she’s on stage for FIFA, interviewing Ronaldo Nazário and presenting Brazil’s World Cup bid to the world.
This is what it actually looks like to build a career in soccer without being the player on the field. Uri Rosell sits down with Duda Pavão to talk about taking risks, creating your own opportunities, and navigating the game from the media side. No scripts. No PR answers. Just real stories from inside the game.
Duda Pavão is a Brazilian presenter and content creator who carved her path through soccer—from playing in Brazil and the U.S. to becoming a leading voice in global football media. She’s worked with FIFA, covered World Cups, and created content with some of the biggest names in the women’s game.
You’ll Hear:
• How a YouTube video got her recruited to IMG Academy without speaking English
• The moment she chose to stop playing and bet everything on media
• Building trust with stars like Marta Silva and Alex Morgan behind the scenes
• The Orlando Pride “stan account” strategy that won a national award during COVID
• Getting a life-changing DM that led to working the FIFA World Cup
• What it felt like hosting in front of 80,000 fans for the first time
• The chaos and pressure of interviewing Ronaldo Nazário live
• Presenting Brazil’s winning bid for the 2027 Women’s World Cup on the global stage
For any player, creator, or fan trying to find their place in the game beyond the pitch.
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