Philipp Lahm Quotes

Normally, midfielders only pass the ball, but I dribble as well.

I don't know much about football but everyone seems to say that it is all about possession.

We had to play both ways on the field, so I was offensive center and defensive end.

I like to play anywhere in the middle.

As kids we'd be forever shooting at dad and I started as a striker, but I eventually became a pivote, the position I like most and best suits my characteristics.

My favourite position is as midfielder, playing with Xabi and Khedira.

I think I can play both deep field and inside the box.

You have to win on the ball.

I have worked on my defense skills and played in the midfield as well. Coaches are preparing players to play at any given position.

I've always been a player on the move. It's not because I like running. I like getting the ball.

I think the first attacker has the ball, starts from the back, you can see everything, and you have to play with the feel of a midfielder, not a goalkeeper.

Football's not just about scoring goals - it's about winning.

If you're playing for five hours you don't want to score goals all the time and I loved dribbling. I could score a goal, but I preferred to dribble.

Football is a game of skill, we kicked them a bit and they kicked us a bit.

I have never once dribbled the whole field and scored a goal by myself.

Football is a simple game based on the giving and taking of passes, of controlling the ball and of making yourself available to receive a pass. It is terribly simple.

I just say I'd like to be an attacking midfielder.

I'm an attacker, and forwards always want to score.

As a youngster as I was a centre-half, I liked being on the ball and coming out from the back. I took chances so I got put in midfield and then I was playing all over the pitch so adjusted wherever I needed to play.

When I go into games as a forward, my job is really clear, and I just have to execute. But as a midfielder, you get to sort of enjoy the game more, and you get to feel the game and dictate the play.

I can win the ball. I can clear the ball.

Klopp helped me play my favourite position again - centre-forward.

For me it's best to play midfield but if the team needs it, I can play anywhere.

I do like to play and pass the ball. But first and foremost I see myself as a defender: blocking, tackling, heading.

Usually, the most intelligent player is a midfielder.