International Pathway Profile Interview: Joachim Trouabal, WR, France
- Name: Joachim Trouabal
- Position: WR, Punt/Kick returner
- Country: France
- Height: 6’0
- Weight: 185 lbs
- Instagram: Joachim.Trouabal
When did you start playing American Football?
I started playing a few months ago.
What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?
I used to be a professional rugby player, one serious offensive threat when I have the ball.
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
Probably helping to preserve animals all around the world.
Who was your role model?
My dad was a professional athlete ( he held the world record of the 4x100m and was an Olympian sprinter). He is someone that inspired me and still helps me a lot.
Do you have a favorite NFL team?
Not really, I just love the game.
What is your biggest pet peeve?
I can’t really think of any pet peeve.
Who is your favorite teacher ever?
I would say my 1st year elementary school’s teacher.
Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?
The death of my mother when I was 9 years old was the hardest moment to overcome. Thankfully, we helped each others with my brothers and my dad. That made us much stronger and it also became a huge WHY for all of us.
If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?
It would probably be a healthy food franchise, something like bowls, salads… since that’s what I eat almost everyday.
What is your favorite snack food?
I love chocolate, real dark chocolate.
What would it be like to make an NFL roster?
It would be amazing. First of all I would be so proud, my family as well. Being able to live my dream, playing in the biggest league, inspire thousands of people.
What would it mean to you to represent your country in the NFL?
I represented my country when I played rugby for the French national team. That would amazing to do it again, being on of the only French player in the league. I also want to help the sport grow in France and I feel like having a player in the league would be the best thing to do.
If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?
I would have dinner with Denzel Washington, Chad Ocho Johnson and Zidane.
- Denzel because he is an inspiring figure to me, I grew up watching his movies, listening to his speeches.
- Zidane because he made me dream when I was a kid, I used to watch him playing soccer, I play a different sport but I want to inspire people just like he did.
- Ocho because I wanna learn from the best. I want to sit down with him and discuss football. I’m still young to the sport but I’m a fast learner and I’m sure he has a lot of experience to share.
What is your biggest weakness?
Right now my biggest weakness is not coming from the same sport, I grew up playing a different sport in a different county. I wanna use that to my advantage, learn the game as much and as fast as possible and release my inner beast !
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