Marco Reus Quotes

I want to be regarded as a world-class midfielder.

When you think of Bolton you think of the likes of Kevin Davies. He is a captain who leads by example and his qualities got him an England cap.

For me, it's important to perform in my club and with the national team as well.

I'm very happy with Bale. He loves playing for Real Madrid, and he's got a chance to show what a wonderful footballer he can be.

The run I've been on with Bayern has been amazing. I just want to say that I'm happy for all the support I'm getting back home and I just want to thank everyone that has supported me, as well.

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

To play for Chelsea is a blessing.

I remember how inspiring it was to meet players like Bobby Charlton or Bryan Robson when I was a kid. I still remember Clive Allen showing up when I received a trophy for my Sunday league team.

Winning the Ballon d'Or is the consequence of your work.

I never played in a European Championship. I wasn't good enough.

Everyone has their own traits but if you are being compared to players like Rio Ferdinand then you must be doing something well and hopefully I can keep that going.

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

Hopefully I can be one of the best midfielders in the world. That's what drives me on: to try and achieve that and to try and go on and win many things.

I'm a footballer first and foremost and I want to be remembered for what I do on the pitch.

I do not feel like I am on par with Messi and Ronaldo yet. I need to win trophies to match them. I try to help my team and country as good as possible to do just that.

The World University Games Gold medal was a great confidence booster for me. It highlighted my talents, my performance and dedication.

I'm not here to propel myself into the limelight. I'm here to win a football game. If I am propelled into the limelight, I want it to be because of what I do on the football field, not because of some grand marketing strategy.

Being able to play at club level at a high level and then getting called into the national team, it's amazing.

All you can do when you are given a chance to play for England is to go out against whoever that opponent may be and do it very well. And if you do that, you get yourself in the forefront of the manager's mind.

I guess there are worse things than being compared to Messi but I don't look at what he is doing. I just try to give my best for my team.

If someone plays six World Cups, they deserve to be congratulated.

I always dream about winning the Ballon d'Or.

I admire Cristiano's ambition and his goal-scoring touch.

I'm proud I was first to be named World Player of the Year, in 1991.

I played for Chelsea for three-and-a-half years and I gave them my best to win against them and show my quality again. I didn't have anything to prove to them. I wanted to show my new club that I deserve to wear this Manchester United shirt.