Keylor Navas Quotes

I was very fortunate to have several mentors in my life that believed in my ability on the football field. It was their support that made me believe that I could do it, too.

I have the privilege on playing at Real Madrid, which is a dream.

Mesut is a great player and he also works hard off the ball.

I'm so good at Atletico. Honestly, I don't see myself leaving.

The Liga is a tough league, but I'm inspired by players like Neymar and Messi. You have to work very hard to reproduce what they do, especially Neymar.

Whenever I'm on the pitch, I feel confident.

I remember people saying that Atletico wanted me, that they are a big team, and that it will be a big challenge for me. I don't know why, but I just felt really prepared for it, really confident. I went there and tried to do my best in training as well as learn the language really quickly. That was important, I think.

A coach told my mum I had talent and I would make a very good skater.

I was born to score goals, I feel.

The most important thing for any athlete is to know his ability. If you know your ability and have even a little bit of a strong mindset, you can get success, because your ability takes you to success.

I always believed in my ability, but I think in any sport you need that little bit of luck.

I was a bit worried coming back to the Premiership from America, but I have been pleased with my form, and the interest I have received has been good for my ego. I have no worries about my fitness, and I am really looking forward to the season starting now.

I don't think for a second that I'm the best at anything, but I know I'm really good at quite a lot of things because I work hard.

I don't think nobody's doubting I can play basketball.

I don't know if I could have made it as an NBA player. But I knew I could make it as a coach.

I play in the Champions League. I don't have anything to complain about.

I was full of confidence in myself that I would reach the top or be a professional player as a midfielder.

I've played three seasons at Real Madrid; I've given my all. I've scored goals, I've won two leagues, and that's not easy.

I believe I could be a good centre-half.

Wherever I played, I had an opportunity to show my attributes.

I think the quicker we tell young girls who dream of playing professionally that they should believe in themselves, the more prepared they will be for the world of pro sport.

I know I am a good goalkeeper, and I've shown that a lot.

I have never seen a talent like Ronaldo. He always scores, scores, scores. The first game he played for Milan, Sienna away, I said to him, 'I can't put you on the pitch. You are 100kg.' 'Mister,' he said, 'don't worry, I will score.' I put him in, and he scored twice.

Playing in the NFL, it's a privilege, it's not a right.

I became a professional footballer because I love football.