As a footballer, you always want to get better personally. And if you get better personally, you make the team better.

I grew up in a place where there weren't many opportunities if you didn't become a footballer.

I usually sprint for 20 to 30 metres - occasionally 50 to 60 metres maximum. But no footballer ever sprints a complete 100 metres during a game.

It is true that footballers are mistrustful.

I am footballer, not a public relations person.

To play along alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka, or Franck Ribery is an honour for any footballer.

It's why you become a footballer, so you can play against the best in the Champions League.

My father was a footballer, and he has inspired me.

I always wanted to be a footballer; I always wanted to play. I was born to be a footballer.

When you're growing up and thinking about being a footballer, you want to make as many caps and play as many games as you can.

I think, in every footballer's life there are all sorts of ups and downs.

A footballer isn't a devil or a saint.

It is good for any footballer to get a run of games.

I wanted to be the best footballer I could be and also in the best shape possible.

I was determined to become a footballer, not only because I loved the game but so I could provide for my family.

I don't call myself a women's footballer; I say I'm a footballer.

There is no rule that says a footballer needs to be 'this high' and 'this wide.'

Every footballer wants to take part in a World Cup with his country.

You can't manage every footballer the same. Of course you'd love to, but it doesn't work like that. We're not robots.

We all like a party but when that 'becomes the main feature of your lifestyle as a footballer, I haven't got time for that.