Why We Do It! - Alexander Jakobsen

This is the first episode of our video series "Why We Do It!", that captures the motivation and inspiration that drive athletes to do what they do. We document individual athlete stories and gain insight into the athlete’s mind.

Alexander Amir Zatuna Jakobsen, age 23, has been known from a young age and has learned to deal with pressure. He has played professional football in several countries including Holland and Sweden. Alexander talks about his obsession to train and what fuels his drive to constantly improve. He reflects on his purpose and what role family and friends play.