Alexander Ovechkin Quotes

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've always said I prefer playing on the right. But I can play at a top level on both sides so I'm happy to play wherever the manager thinks it will bringing the team success.

Depending on how we start the season, I can play center or wing... It doesn't matter to me.

You just don't want to get pigeon-holed into one position. That's why even though I start out at center, I may play small forward, if I get a rebound and you're not there I can bring the ball up.

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

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

I don't really mind where I play - left, right, up front on my own, or with another striker. I'm just versatile like that, and I don't mind playing anywhere in attack.

I can play in any position except goalkeeper.

If I'm played out of position, I'll always give 100%, but everyone knows I would rather play down the middle.

I don't want to subject myself just to one scheme. I think it's just if you can play, you can play no matter what scheme you play in.

Central defence is my favourite position.

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

People were always saying how modern players need to be able to play in two or three positions, and those words stuck in my head. I think that I can do just that.

A keeper has to adjust his game to the team. If the team moves further up, he has to do the same. It's nothing I've invented.

It's important for any player to be versatile enough to be able to play in different positions.

Versatility and being dynamic in the NFL is what you need to have because there are only so many roster spots. So, being able to help out in a lot of spots and on special teams is key.

I've played both right-back and right wing, I can't really say if I am more comfortable in one or the other but both are fun positions for me to play.

I can play as a No. 8, a No. 10, out wide. Wherever I play, I'll be happy, I'm sure.

When you have a way of playing or a mentality of playing, it's difficult to do something else.

I love to play in the middle to be in contact with the ball all the time. I'm very happy to play in that position.

My favorite position is at No. 6 or No. 8, but I will never have a problem with a manager, because I do my job.

It's good that I can play in two positions, as a centre-back or as a holding midfielder, as I just want to get minutes and get games.

It's true, when I was at Barcelona I played as a winger.

In the past, I played No. 10 and No. 9 sometimes when I had to help the team. I can play there and help my team-mates and my team; it's not important where I play. It's important to win the game.

Whether I play five or 10 metres forward or back does not change my way of playing, to be on the ball a lot.