Wojciech Szczesny Quotes

I can only repeat, I would never compare myself to Gerd Muller.

It is an honour that people are comparing me to Iniesta because of everything that he has achieved. But, and I have said this before, I do not like these kinds of comparisons. Andres is Andres, and I am Isco. I am a different person and player.

It is very nice to be compared to Steven Gerrard, but I know I am not at the same level.

If anyone has to overtake me, I'm glad that it is Messi.

I am always pleased to talk about Buffon. He is an extraordinary player, a professional with values.

There is so much I admire about Buffon. His longevity is remarkable, his loyalty to Juventus impeccable.

Babe Ruth was great. I'm just lucky.

I even scored Monaco's goal too. Please, put it down as an own goal for me!

I think a British icon is someone who conducts themself with real dignity: someone who is truly talented and modest. These are things that I would aspire to in my career.

I can't be compared to Pele. I need to do so much more to be compared to Pele. Pele is fantastic. And he's unique.

It's an honor to be even mentioned in the same breath as Walter Payton.

I think he's accomplished so much, I don't think it's fair to put me in the same category as Coach Payton. I think, hopefully, if you achieve even close to what he has in this league, then maybe you start to get mentioned.

It's time you stop thinking that because you did something, it's... amazing. All you've got to do is say, 'OK. If I'm great, what do they call Steve Jobs?'

I'm no David Beckham.

I'm being called 'Messi with gloves?' I think he's had a great level over many years. You shouldn't compare yourself with that.

I can't even compare ourselves with the Supremes. I adore the Supremes! I can't set myself up as comparison to people I'm in awe of.

It's brilliant to be compared with such a player as Rio Ferdinand.

I'd compare myself to Zinedine Zidane - a humble guy who just happened to be the best.

Of course I'm happy when people mention his name and mine in the same breath. It's like a dream. But I know they are overpraising 'Your Name' because I am absolutely not at Miyazaki's level. Honestly, I really don't want Miyazaki to see it because he will see all its flaws.

You mustn't take any award so seriously.

I am not better than anyone else just because I play football.

I've worked with the old dames and knights - Edith Evans, Ralph Richardson - they're the most incredibly humble, kindly people because they are so big that they don't need to be unpleasant.

I never wanted to be famous. I only wanted to be great.

To have that kind of ovation, that happens very seldom for a lineman.

If I were the blushing kind, I would blush to be called a hero.