Unai Lema: World Champion Mindset, Setbacks & the Move to Germany

Why does team culture matter more than individual talent – and what can setbacks teach a young World Champion? In Part 2 of my conversation with Unai Lema, we talk about his journey with Spain's junior national teams, the emotions of becoming a U20 World Champion, and the mentality that helped his team come back in difficult moments. Unai also speaks openly about disappointment, including missing out on a national team selection, and explains why he chose to use that setback as motivation to improve. Looking ahead to his move to ASC Duisburg, we discuss the German Water Polo Bundesliga, his ambitions to compete in the Euro Cup, adapting to a new country and why German water polo is becoming increasingly interesting for Spanish players. We also take a broader look at the sport itself: Why does water polo still struggle for recognition – even in a successful water polo nation like Spain?