Thiago Alcantara Quotes

I could play anywhere. I played everywhere on the pitch for United, apart from No. 9 or keeper.

I'm a centre forward, and that is my preferred position. But I'll play on the wing or in midfield, wherever the manager wants me to play.

I can play left-back; I can play in midfield or on the left or right wings.

I actually prefer playing as a left winger rather than a striker, but I just want to be very clear that I'm willing to play in either position.

I can play at full back on either side, but I prefer the central defensive position.

Messi will be great regardless of the position where he plays.

I feel more comfortable where I play for Colombia because I like to be closer to the goal; that works better for me. I can score and pass from there. But as a player, I have to be prepared to play in any position.

I play on a soccer team.

I want to be a footballer - and that means playing on a Saturday afternoon.

I have said from day one I see myself as a center back. But, if I am asked to play in midfield or at right-back, I am happy to do so.

Whoever likes football always likes to see the best player on the pitch.

That's soccer. There are good games and others that aren't so much.

Yaya is a great player, a top player that plays in every part of the role.

When I play, I just try to score goals or assist someone - that's my job.

Poldi can do much more than just play on the wing.

I feel comfortable in the playmaker role, but I can play on the left, on the right, and even pivot.

My roles for Arsenal and Sweden are very different.

I like centre-half, but I can play centre-mid as well.

I don't care if I play on the wing or in the middle. There is no difference.

I wouldn't want to play as left forward if I normally play right-back.

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

In modern day football, you've got to play in different positions. I've played in numerous positions, apart from centre-back and goalkeeper, I think.

I started out as a defender. I played as a full-back, and then I moved into the centre. I played defence right the way through until the Under-18s. Honestly!

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

Ever since I started playing football, I've always taken the number 10 shirt.