United — Season 1, Episode 5: Ferre Decides to Quit Football

Episode synopsis

Hannes and Xander are training together. This must be kept a secret from Hannes's teammates. Due to his autism, Ferre becomes overstimulated and reacts sharply toward the group. His friends are unaware that he has autism and react with a lack of understanding. Ferre decides to quit football.

About United

'United' tells the story of a group of 13-year-old friends who play for the same local mixed-gender football team. Their biggest dream is to one day become professional footballers. Their friendship is tested when one of them is scouted by the major rival professional club in the same city. The player faces a heartbreaking decision: will he pursue his dream and join the rival club, or will he choose to stay with his friends?

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Which Player Did the Scout Come to Watch?
• E2The Scout's Choice Causes a Shockwave
• E3Hannes Goes on Trial With Big Rival Blauw Geel
• E4Mira and Loubna’s Parents Are Fighting
• E6Hannes Must Decide If He Is Joining Blauw Geel
• E7Hannes Hides That He Is Joining Blauw Geel
• E8Loubna Is Fed Up With Her Dad Shouting From the Sidelines
• E9Hannes’s Secret Is Out
• E10Making Up for Hannes’s Last Match at Sporting United