- Brand new docuseries explores the rising stars who will feature in FIFA Club World Cup 2025
- Opening episodes feature MLS talents Obed Vargas and Telasco Segovia
- DAZN to broadcast all 63 FIFA Club World Cup 2025 matches globally and for free
LONDON, 28 May 2025 – DAZN, the world’s leading sports entertainment platform, unveils Eyes on the Rise, a new docuseries that delves into the lives of five of the most promising young footballers set to light up the world stage at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.
Premiering this week on the DAZN platform, Eyes on the Rise offers unprecedented access to the personal journeys, training regimens and matchday preparations of football’s next generation of icons. The first two episodes shine a spotlight on Obed Vargas of Seattle Sounders and Telasco Segovia of Inter Miami – two Major League Soccer (MLS) stars.
Vargas, who made history as the youngest player in Seattle Sounders history and the third youngest to play in MLS, takes centre stage in Episode One. Born in Alaska to Mexican parents, his story spans borders, cultures and a rising international career.
Obed Vargas said, “I’ve got roots in Alaska, my family is from Mexico, and I’ve represented both countries, so I’ve always felt like I’m carrying a few different flags with me. Playing in the FIFA Club World Cup, the first real global stage for clubs, feels like all those parts of my story coming together. Being one of only five players featured in Eyes on the Rise, especially around something as massive as the FIFA Club World Cup, is a real honour. This series will show people the real work behind the scenes, where I come from, and what I’m trying to build, and I’m proud to be part of it.”
In Episode Two, audiences see behind the scenes with Venezuelan midfielder Telasco Segovia, whose meteoric rise has seen him go from domestic leagues in South America to sharing a dressing room with legends such as Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez and Sergio Busquets.
Telasco Segovia said, “To have important players like Mascherano and Jordi Alba speak about me in this series, it’s a bit surreal. These are players I grew up watching, legends of the game. To have the chance to learn from them, let alone have them talk about my potential, means a lot. Coming from Venezuela, I never imagined I’d be sharing a dressing room with guys like Messi and Suárez, and now to be featured in Eyes on the Rise, it’s a reminder of how far I have come, and how far I still want to go.”
With intimate access to home life, training grounds and elite competition, Eyes on the Rise brings fans closer than ever to the next wave of football superstars. The series also includes never-seen-before personal archive footage and exclusive interviews with family, friends, coaches and football icons.
Future episodes will feature Rodrigo Mora (Porto), who debuted in the Portuguese league at just 15; Adam Daghim (Salzburg), the Danish wonderkid already starring in Austria; and Tony Leone (Monterrey), a rising centre-back mentored by Sergio Ramos.
https://dazngroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/4_EyesOnTheRise_Youtube-English-16x9-dirty-FREE.mp4Produced by Starting Eleven and the Emmy Award-winning Noah Media Group and executive produced by DAZN, Eyes on the Rise is an introspective exploration of football’s global future stars.
Launching ahead of the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup, the series arrives as 32 of the most successful clubs from every continent prepare to compete on the world stage for the very first time. Over the course of 30 days and 63 matches, this expanded format marks a new era for global club football – the most inclusive and competitive in FIFA history. As part of a groundbreaking partnership, DAZN will broadcast every match live and completely free to a global audience, ensuring unparalleled accessibility and next-generation digital coverage.
The series is now streaming on DAZN ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 which begins next month with every match available live and free on DAZN.
