Ron Vlaar

A retrospective of the career of dutch defender Ron Vlaar

A 19-year-old Swedish striker on loan from Manchester City arrives at a struggling Feyenoord and proceeds to score 20 goals in 23 games, including a legendary hat-trick against Ajax, turning himself into an instant Rotterdam hero before a sudden illness cuts the fairytale short.

Aston Villa footbal club visit the home town of their captain Ron Vlaar.

In the Netherlands, a large proportion of men face mental health challenges. However, openness regarding this remains rare, especially in the world of football. What does it mean to act strong in a culture where silence is the norm? A group of professional football players gather in a retreat to start to open themselves up to themselves and to others.