After battling a serious knee injury just 30 minutes into his first-team debut with Bristol City, Welsh defender Christian Ribeiro showed remarkable resilience to enjoy a career across the EFL with Scunthorpe, Exeter and Oxford United - earning 2 full Wales senior caps alongside international stars like Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey.

Forced to retire at only 27, ‘Ribs’ refused to let adversity define him and instead found a new calling in the property world, launching Performance Property Group - a business created to offer a full turnkey solution for professional footballers looking to invest in property. Seven years on, Christian’s hands-on approach has helped clients purchase over 180 units, with a major focus on the Manchester market.

In this episode, Christian shares how he harnessed lessons from elite sport - discipline, adaptability, and perseverance - to build his company from the ground up. He provides insight into the unique challenges athletes face when transitioning careers, what it takes to succeed in property, and how he’s turned his own setbacks into strengths.