Jan Vertonghen Quotes

I just want to show my speed and my skills as a left back and it's a position where I can go forward and come back as well and help the team both defending and attacking.

Being a left back is a very important role, I'm happy to play there. Every time I get the call for the national team or Bayern to play left back, I'm willing to do it.

As a youngster as I was a centre-half, I liked being on the ball and coming out from the back. I took chances so I got put in midfield and then I was playing all over the pitch so adjusted wherever I needed to play.

Usually, the most intelligent player is a midfielder.

Growing up, I played more centrally, which is why, whenever I do get asked to play there, I'm more than happy to do that.

I'm a versatile player, I'm a technical player, and I play with my head, but I can progress further.

It's helped to develop me on the pitch, knowing all the positions, but also it's a good asset to have, that versatility. I'm able to move if I'm needed.

My best position is in the middle, and if I am asked to play there, I can do it.

I'm lucky to have played two different positions. But of course the experience I gained as a full back - knowledge of defending, and taking up the right positions, helps me as a midfielder.

I have worked on my defense skills and played in the midfield as well. Coaches are preparing players to play at any given position.

I can play in different positions, and if I can do what I'm good at, score goals, show how good I can play football, then it's OK with me.

When I played, I was an English-style centre-half. Always with my heart, always with my fighting spirit.

I can play a lot of positions, but obviously I haven't had a lot of practice at those different positions.

I've always worked hard at being a well-rounded player.

I give assists; I create chances, because I can't forget my position. I play still on the wing, not No 9. I play for the team, and everyone can see that.

Messi is the best in the world, even when he is defending.

That's one thing I've really taken in pride in, is becoming that two way player, because that makes me that much more valuable for the team.

If I have to play at center back, I'll do it without any problems.

I can play either in the centre or wide. I can do whatever the manager thinks is best for the team.

I like to play against strikers and think that, from my size alone, I'm more of a central defender.

The guys in the top five, they're good everywhere. Me, I'm just almost one-dimensional.

I like to be involved as much as I can in the game, and in the middle, you're definitely the heartbeat of the team. When you're on the right, you can go minutes without seeing the ball, and that's a long time when you're out on the pitch.

I stay in the middle and my team-mates can go to attack.

I had a good football intelligence. I didn't need 10 games to get used to a position. I could go out and do a job.

I don't think, as a player, I have a weakness on the field. I've done a great job of becoming good at everything, so I think that's what separates me.