Shirtless Plantain Show

We spoke to Dutch football legend, Rocky Hehakaija about growing up and playing football in The Netherlands.Rocky has inspired a generation of female footballers, she is a pioneer, an icon and we were so happy to speak with her. She shared her story, her background, what inspires her, and the knee injury that led to a new path.We learned about her football heroes, being a street football, her love for Ajax, traveling the world, and giving hope to others.She also started her own foundation Favela Street Foundation as she does a lot of for the game, including scouting for Nike and a Stadium Speaker for the KNVB.Instagram- Rocky.hehakaija

Show Notes

We spoke to Dutch football legend, Rocky Hehakaija about growing up and playing football in The Netherlands.

Rocky has inspired a generation of female footballers, she is a pioneer, an icon and we were so happy to speak with her. She shared her story, her background, what inspires her, and the knee injury that led to a new path.


We learned about her football heroes, being a street football, her love for Ajax, traveling the world, and giving hope to others.

She also started her own foundation Favela Street Foundation as she does a lot of for the game, including scouting for Nike and a Stadium Speaker for the KNVB.

Instagram- Rocky.hehakaija

What is Shirtless Plantain Show?

The Shirtless Plantain Show unites football, banter, seriousness and brings a fresh voice to the football world. Coming from immigrant backgrounds mixed with western culture, we are a football collective that does not play by the rules and colors outside the lines. Tune in to hear genuine stories and unique perspectives. We have conversations with amazing guests, using football as our canvas to paint stories from a unique lens.