Naoufal Bannis Discusses Mental Health and Football Pressure
Naoufal Bannis, a professional footballer, has spoken out about the importance of mental health in an interview with VI PRO. He shares his own experiences of struggling with the pressure of playing for a top club and highlights the need for players to seek help when needed.
Mental Health · 2026-09-12 05:04:45
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Bannis has spoken with Gianni Zuiverloon, who shares his own experiences, and believes this helps him greatly. He works with a mental coach and thinks it's essential for young players to seek help when needed. Bannis also thinks it's crucial that players don't feel ashamed to seek help, stating that it should be viewed as a normal part of football. He wants young players to do what they think they need to do and not be afraid to speak out.
Bannis is currently scoring well, having scored six goals in five matches, and aims to take Vitesse to the next level. He believes having confidence and consistently backing it up is key.
